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23 Cards in this Set
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6 basic core capabilities
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Forward presence
Deterrence Sea control Power projection Maritime security Humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief |
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Forward presence
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Deployability and expeditionary character
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Deterrance
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Preventing wars is as important as winning wars
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Sea control
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Protects ability to operate freely at sea
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Sea control
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Protects ability to operate freely at sea
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Power projection
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Ability to project from the sea
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Maritime security
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Security at sea against terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking
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Humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief
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Access achieved best by maritime forces
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HSC
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Helicopter sea combat. Rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures, combat S&R
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HSM
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Helicopter Maritime Strike: antisubmarine and anti surface warfare
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HT
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Helicopter training: rotary wing a/c
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VAQ
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Tactic electronic warfare: fixed wing squadrons that tactically surpress, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive systems in support to air strike and fleet ops
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VAW
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Carrier Airborne Early Warning: Fixed wing carrier based squadrons. (Weather, missiles, shipping, a/c
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VC
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Fleet composite: fixed wing utility squadrons providing air services for the fleet
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VFA
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Strike fighter: fighter/attack missions
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VP
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Patrol: fixed wing land based. Antisubmarine W, anti-surface W, reconnaissance and mining
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VQ
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Fleet air recconaissance: electronic W support. Search, interception, recording, analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy
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VQ
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Fleet air recconaissance: electronic W support. Search, interception, recording, analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy
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VR
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Logistics support: transport of personnel and supplies
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VRC
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Carrier logistic support: transport personnel and supplies for COD
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VRC
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Carrier logistic support: transport personnel and supplies for COD
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VT
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basic and advanced training
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VX/VXE
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Test and evaluate the op capabilities of new a/c and equipment
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