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Define the primary mission of Marine Corps Aviation
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The primary mission of Marine Corps aviation is to participate as the air component of the MAGTF
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Define the collateral mission of Marine Corps Aviation
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The collateral mission is to participate as an integral component of naval aviation
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Discuss the expeditionary aspects of Marine Corps Aviation
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Organized, trained, and equipped to function as the MAGTF ACE. Must be prepared to operate from a variety of sea and shore-based facilities to support MAGTF expeditionary ops.
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Offensive Air Support (OAS)
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Those air ops conducted against enemy installations, facilities, and personnel for the attainment of MAGTF objectives. OAS includes the categories of Close Air Support (CAS) and Deep Air Support (DAS).
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Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)
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That action required to destroy or reduce to an acceptable level the enemy air and missile threat. Primary purpose of AAW is to gain and maintain some degree of air superiority.
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Assault Support
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The use of aircraft to provide tactical mobility and logistics support for the MAGTF (troops on ground).
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What are the 16 tasks of Assault Support?
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Combat Assault transport
Air Defense Active Air Defense Passive Air Defense Aerial Delivery Ops Aerial Refueling Air Evacuation TRAP Air Logistical support Battle Space Illumination Air Recon Electronic W,A,S,P Control of Aircraft and Missiles |
