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What is the primary mission of Marine Corps Aviation? |
The primary mission of Marine Corps aviation is to participate as the air component of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) in the seizure and defense of advance naval bases and to conduct such land operations as may be essential for the prosecution of a naval campaign. |
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What is the mission of a Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron?
CASS |
To provide command, administrative, and supply support for a MAW headquarters and certain elements of the MACG. |
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How many and what are the primary tasks of a MWHS?
PP |
1. Provide camp facilities and services, including food service, for MWHS, MTACS, and MWCS. |
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What are the logistical capabilities of a MWHS?
MSM |
1. Maintenance |
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Mission of MACG?
POM-MACCS |
Is to provide, operate, and maintain the MACCS. |
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Mission of an MACG headquarters?
AC/C/AD-MAW |
is to coordinate all aspects of air command and control and air defense within the MAW. |
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How many and what are the tasks of an MACG headquarters?
CE OMS AD DEPLOY/EMPLOY US SERV/ALLIES |
1. Provide the CE of the MACG. |
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What is the mission of a MTACS?
PEMO-TACC |
Is to provide equipment, maintenance, and operations for the TACC.
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How many and what are the tasks of an MTACS?
CP AIR OPS to meet AIR REQ MEF Plan AIROPS TACC FUNC while DISPLACING NBC/EW |
1. Provide the operational CP for the ACE commander. |
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What is the mission of the MACS?
AS/CA/SA-AAW/WRadar/NonATCRad./ASM MAGTF |
Is to provide air surveillance and control of aircraft and surface-to-air weapons for AAW; continuous all weather radar and non-radar ATC services and airspace management in support of a MAGTF. |
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How many and what are the tasks of MACS?
CSF DEPLOY/EMPLOY DEPLOY DETACH AS/CA/SAM/ASM MAGTF |
1. Perform command and staff functions associated with fulfilling the MACS mission. |
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What is the mission of the MWCS? |
Is to provide expeditionary communications for the ACE.
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What is the mission of a MTACS? |
Is to provide equipment, maintenance, and operations for the TACC.
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How many and what are the tasks of an MTACS? |
1. Provide the operational CP for the ACE commander.
2. Assist in coordinating air operations to meet the operational requirements of the MEF. 3. Assist in planning air operations. 4. Maintain the capability to accomplish TACC functions while displacing. 5. Conduct operations while in an NBC and/or EW environment. 6. Assist in coordinating with other U.S. Services and allies for the conduct air operations. 7. Perform command and staff functions associated with fulfilling the MTACS mission. 8. Coordinate with the appropriate commands to plan for the deployment. 9. Provide logistical and supply support for the MACG headquarters. |
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What is the mission of the MACS?
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Is to provide air surveillance and control of aircraft and surface-to-air weapons for AAW; continuous all weather radar and non-radar ATC services and airspace management in support of a MAGTF.
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How many and what are the tasks of MACS?
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1. Perform command and staff functions associated with fulfilling the MACS mission. |
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What is the mission of the MWCS?
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Is to provide expeditionary communications for the ACE.
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How many and what are the tasks for the MWCS?
EFF C SYSPLAN/ENGACE-COM/IOMEXP-COM-MEFACE OPSYS-CC/int-ext for the ACE CALIB/REPAIR FAC for ground TMDE DIGITBACKBONE COM SUP-ACE CE-FOB-MACCS AUT-SWITCH/TELE SERV ACE CE-TACC |
1. Provide for the effective command of subordinate detachments. |
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What is the mission of the MASS?
DASC FIX/ROT |
Is to provide DASC capabilities for control and coordination of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft operating in direct support of MAGTF forces. |
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How many and what are the tasks for MASS?
OPLAN-MAGTF-SUPPOPS R-C-Process DAS PEFP AS elements AS as REQ-MAGTF |
1. Provide operational planning for MAGTF air support operations. |
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What is the mission of the LAAD battalion? |
Is to provide close-in, low-altitude, surface-to-air weapons fires in defense of MAGTF |
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How many and what are the tasks of an LAAD?
EFF CASCL BATT HM-VM-MANPORT/RAPID DEPLOY SA-AWeps-SPECOPS |
1. Provide for the effective command, administrative, communications, supply, and logistic support of subordinate batteries. |
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What is the Collateral mission of Marine Corps Aviation? |
Integral component of naval aviation in the execution of such other Navy Functions as the fleet commanders so direct. |
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Expeditionary Aspects of Marine Corps Aviation? |
Organized, trained, and equipped to function as the MAGTF Air Combat Element (ACE) |
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6 Aviation Functional Areas and explain each. |
1. AAW (Destroy and Reduce to an acceptable level the enemy and air and missile threat) 2 . OAS (Air Ops conducted against enemy installations, facilities, and personnel to meet MAGTF objectives destruct enemy resources and isolation of their military) 3. Assault Support (Aircraft to provide tactical mobility and logistic support for the MAGTF) 4. Air Reconnaissance (acquisition of intelligence info by visual observation, sensors, or air vehicle. 5. Electronic Warfare (EA/EP/EWS)- use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control electromagnetic spectrum or to attack enemy. 6. Control of Aircraft and Missiles (COMA) (control of aircraft and missiles so the ACE commander can plan, direct, and control efforts of the ACE to accomplish MAGTF mission. |
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Assault Support categories. |
1. Combat Assault Transport 2. Air Defense 3. Active Air Defense 4. Passive Air Defense 5. Aerial Delivery Operations
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Electronic Warfare Categories and explain. |
EA- electromagnetic energy, or anti-radiation weps to attack personnel, facilities, or equip (PFE) EP- actions taken to protect (PFE) from friendly and enemy employment of elec warfare. EWS- actions tasked by to search, intercept, identify, and locate sources of electromagnetic energy. (SILI) |
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LAAD is Comprised of ? WEPS? |
Battalion HQ HQ Service H&HS Two Firing BATT A&B PRIM-AVENGER SECONDARY-50 CAL |
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MAG VH mission/makeup
MAG VF/VA |
Provide Assault Support 1 HMLA 3 HMM 2 HMH 1 MALS
Conduct AAW and OAS Any combo to include: VMFA-VMFA(AW)-VMGR-VMAQ-VMA-VMU-UAV-MALS
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Mission of MAG HQ?
PSS EFF COMM-SQUAD |
Provide the staff support necessary for the effective command of subordinate squadrons of the MAG. |
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MAG HQ TASKS?
CSF DEPLOY/EMPLOY INDIVIDUAL/UNIT TRAINING
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1. Perform those command and Staff functions that are necessary to accomplish the MAG Mission. 2. Plan and coordinate the deployment and employment of the MAG and its separately deployable squadrons. 3. Plan and coordinate individ and unit training to prepare subordinate squadrons for tactical deployment and combat operations. |
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Mission of the Marine Aviation and Logistics Squadron?
PALGD-Behalf of CO LOG SUPP Navy funded equip. |
To provide aviation-logistic support, guidance, and direction to MAG Squadrons on behalf of the CO, as well as logistic support for Navy funded equipment. |
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MALS TASKS?
PILM ASS CLASS 5 AMM IIAIP oversight PP for AOM COORD MWSG-MACG-MAW/CC/PS for MALSP |
1. Provide intermediate level maintenance 2. Provide Aviation Supply Support 3. Provide Class V Ammunitions 4. Interpret, Implement, Audit, Inspect oversight for the MAG CO on policies/procedures for Administrative/management of ops/maintenance. 5. Coordinate with MWSG, MACG, MAW Calibration Complex in the planning and support to execute Marine Aviation Logistic Support Program (MALSP)
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Mission of VMGR? and aircraft?
Aerial Refuel AAS PES
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Marine Aerial Re-Fueler/Transport Squadron
Aircraft- KC-130 Hercules #12
Provide aerial refueling services and Assault air transport of Personnel, Equip, and Supplies in support of FMF operations. |
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Tasks of VMGR?
TAR LRAR AAT PLAT AirDASC |
1. Provide Tactical Aerial Refueling 2. Provide Long Range aerial Refueling 3. Provide Assault Air Transport 4. Provide and Aircraft platform for the airborne DASC. |
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The mission of VMAQ? And aircraft? |
Marine Tactical EW Squadron
Conduct Airborne EW in support of FMF Operations.
Aircraft- EA-6B Prowlers #5 |
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Tasks of VMAQ?
EA/EWS ops EA Supp-Train-FMF units PP-DATA-TR-UM EOB OP from AC-ADV BASES-EXP Airfields
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1. Conduct airborne EA and EW Support Operations. 2. Conduct EA in support of training of FMF units or other forces as assigned. 3. Process and Provide mission data from tape recordings obtained on EW missions for updating and maintaining and electronic order of battle (EOB) 4. Maintain the capability to operate from Aircraft carriers, Advance bases, and expeditionary airfields. |
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The mission of VMU? and aircraft? |
Marine Unmanned Aerial Squadron
#1 Pioneer system with #5 UAVS
Operate and maintain a UAV system to provide unmanned aerial reconnaissance support to the MAGTF. |
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Tasks of VMU?
RSTA/SAR/TRAP Real-time info adjust ind fire weps
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1. Conduct Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) and Airborne Surveillance for Search and Rescue (SAR) and TRAP. 2. Provide real-time target information. 3. Provide information to adjust indirect-fire weapons and support and facilitate DAS and Air Interdiction. 4. Collect battle damage assessment (BDA) |
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Mission of VMFA? And aircraft?
ID-AW AD-Surf targ. |
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
F-a/b/c 18 Hornet #12
to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all weather conditions and attacks and destroys surface targets |
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Tasks of VMFA?
ID-AW AD-Surftarg-conventional weps. Escort Friendly AC DEPLOY/OP AC/ADVBases |
1. Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in conjunction with ground or airborne fighter control under all weather conditions. 2. Maintain the capability to attack and destroy surface targets by using all types of conventional weapons that are compatible with assigned craft. 3. Provide escort of friendly aircraft under all weather conditions. 4. Maintain the capability to deploy and operate from aircraft carriers and advance bases. |
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Mission of VMFA (AW)? and Aircraft? |
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
F-18 D Hornet #12
To attack and destroy surface targets day or night, under adverse conditions; conducts multi-sensor imagery recon, provides supporting arms coordination, and intercepts and destroys enemy aircraft under all weather conditions. |
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Tasks of VMFA (AW)?
CAS D-N in AW DAS D-N ADVW/AR/AI with WEPS MIR/pre/post strike TDA/VIS RECON D-N SUPPARMSCOOR/FAC/TAC ID with Ground/Airborne BSI/TARillum. |
1. Conduct day and night CAS under all weather conditions. 2. Conduct day and night DAS under adverse weather conditions- Multi sensor imagery recon, supporting arms coordination, and intercepts and destroys enemy aircraft under all weather conditions. 3. Conduct multisensor imagery recon, including pre/post strike target damage assessment and visual recon. 4. Conduct day and night supporting arms coordination, including fwd air control tactical air coordination, and artillery/naval gunfire spotting 5. Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in conjunction with ground and airborne fighter direction. 6. Conduct battle space illumination and target illumination.
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Mission of VMA? And Aircraft?
AD-SURFTARG DN/HELO Escort |
Marine Attack Squadron
AV-B Harrier #16 10/6detach
attack and destroy suface targets under day and night visual meteorological conditions and provides helo escort. |
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VMA Tasks?
CAS Armed Recon/AI/strikes with weps AD ops Op during darkness
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1. Close air support 2. Conduct armed recon, air interdiction, and strikes against enemy installations by using all types of conventional munitions that are compatible with assigned aircraft. 3. Conduct air defense operations within the capability of assign aircraft 4. Maintain the capability to operate during darkness and under instrument conditions. |
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Mission of HMH? and aircraft?
HWES |
Marine Heavy Helo squadron
CH-53 D Sea Stallion #8 into 4:4 CH-53 E Super Sea Stallion #16
This squadron provides assault helicopter transport of heavy weps, equipment, and supplies during amphib ops. |
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Tasks of HMH (Both)? CASST HWES CASST of TROOPS TRAP ASS-SUPP for EVACOPS FARPS SAR |
1. Provide combat assault transport of heavy weps, equip, and supplies as a primary func. 2. Provide combat assault transport of troops (initial assault wave) as a secondary func. 3. Conduct TRAP aircraft, equip, personnel. 4. Conduct assault support for evac ops and other maritime special ops 5. Provide support for the mobile FARPs 6. Augment local SAR and provide aeromedical evac of casualties from field to suitable med facilities. |
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Mission of HMM? and aircraft
ASS-TRAN-TROOPS |
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron
CH-46 Sea Knight #12
Provide assault transport of combat troops in the initial assault wave and follow on stages of amphib ops. |
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Tasks of HMM?
ASS-TRAN-TROOP ASS-TRAN-SUPP/EQUIP ASS EVACOPS SUPP FARPS AC-COORD for ASS OPS. |
1. Provide combat assault troop transport as a primary func. 2. Provide combat assault transport and supplies and equip as a secondary func. 3. Conduct assault support for the evacuation operations and other maritime special operations. 4. Provide support for the FARP 5. Provide airborne control and coordination for assault support operations. |
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Tactical HMMs will be replaced by? |
MV-22B Osprey
dual piloted, multiengine, self deployable, medium lift, vertical take off, tilt rotor aircraft that provides Assault support. 24 troops or 10K lbs external. |
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Mission of HMLA? and Aircraft?
UH/AH-FS-FS COORD AMPHIB |
Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron
UH-1N Huey #18 AH-1W Cobra #9
Provide combat Utility helicopter support and attack helo fire support, and fire support coordination during amphib ops. |
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Tasks of HMLA UH?
Comm/Con for CE ArmEscort ASS-TRAN-TROOPS AC/Coord AS Ops SAR |
1. Provide an airborne command and control platform for CEs 2. Provide armed escort for assault support ops. 3. Provide combat assault transport of troops, supplies, and equip. 4. Provide airborne control and coordination for assault support operations. 5. Augment local SAR assets and provide aeromedical evac of casualties from the field to suitable med facilities or other aeromedical aircraft. 6. Conduct combat assault and assault support for evac operations and other maritime special ops. |
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Tasks of HMLA AH?
FSS FWD-REAR Area Forces Point Targ/anti armor Anti helo ops Armed escort, control and coord ASS OPs C/COOR/PRO ordnance supp arms. |
1. Provide fire support and security for FWD/REAR area forces. 2. Conduct point target/anti armor ops 3. Conduct anti helo ops 4. Provide armed escort, control, and coordination for assault support Ops. 5. Control, coordinate, and provide terminal ordnance for supporting arms, including CAS, artillery, mortars, and NGF. 6. Provide point and limited-area air defense from threat fixed-wing aircraft. |
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Mission of MWSG?
GROUND SUPP VF/VA/VH |
essential ground support requirements to aid fixed or rotary wing components of a Marine FOB. |
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Mission of MWSG H&HS?
ADMIN SUP |
Provide Administrative Support for the group and squadron Headquarters. |
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Tasks of H&HS? |
1. Provide Command, Control, administrative and religious support for assigned units.
2. Provide routine and emergency sick call
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Mission of MWSS?
ESS AV Ground SUPP designated VF/VA/VH |
Provide all essential aviation ground support requirements to a designated fixed/rotary wing component of an ACE and all supporting or attached elements of MACG. |
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Tasks of MWSS?
IAC Weather Exped Airfield Serv. CFR A/G refuel Eng Serv Motor T |
1. Provide internal airfield communications 2. Provides weather services. 3. Provides expeditionary airfield services. 4. Supplies Crash/Fire/Rescue 5. Air and ground refueling 6. Essential Engineer services 7. Motor Transport |
