Eaws – Naval Aviation Platforms And Missions

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How many basic core capabilities are there?

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6Forward Presence → Deterrence → Sea Control →Power Projection → Maritime Security → Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief

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What is Forward Presence?

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-Key capability that establishes maritime forces in regions throughout the world
- The deployability/Expeditionary character of Naval Aviation distinguishes it as centerpiece of core

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What is Deterrence?

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-Aligned to the national belief that preventing wars is as important as winning
-Possessing superior military strength all serve to deter aggressors

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What is Sea Control?

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-Protects the ability to operate freely at sea and enables of joint operations
-Surveillance → Detection → Attack of Costal, Surface, Subsurface platforms are readily executed

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What is Maritime Security?

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-Maintenance of security at sea and mitigation of threats short of war
-Combating terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking other threats enhances global stability

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What is Humanitarian Relief?

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A human obligation and a foundation of human character. Majority of world’s population lives within a few hundred miles of the ocean, meaning that access is best achieved by maritime forces

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What does HSC stand for?

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Helicopter Sea Combat

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What is HSC?

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Units perform rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures, SAR missions

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What does HSM stand for?

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Helicopter Maritime Strike

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What is HSM?

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Primary roles of Antisubmarine and Anti-Surface warfare Secondary roles are logistics and rescue

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What does HT stand for?

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Helicopter Training

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What is HT?

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Provides basic/advanced training of student Naval Aviators in rotary wing aircraft

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What does VAQ stand for?

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Tactical Electronic Warfare

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What is VAQ?

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Fixed wing squadrons that tactically exploit, suppress, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive
and offensive systems

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What does VAW stand for?

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Carrier Airborne Early Warning

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What is VAW?

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Fixed wing carrier based squadrons that provide early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and
aircraft

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What does VC stand for?

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Fleet Composite

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What is VC?

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Fixed wing utility squadrons providing air services for fleet such as simulations and target towing

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What does VFA stand for?

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Strike Fighter

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What is VFA?

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Fixed wing squadrons employed for both fighter and attack missions

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What does VP stand for?

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Patrol

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What is VP?

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Fixed wing land based squadrons that perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, reconnaissance and mining

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What does VQ stand for?

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Fleet Air Reconnaissance

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What is VQ?

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-Fixed wing squadrons that provide electronic warfare support to include search, interception, recording, and
analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy
-Selected squadrons serve as elements of the Worldwide Airborne Command Post System

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What does VR stand for?

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Aircraft Logistics Support

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What is VR?

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Fixed wing squadrons for transport of personnel and supplies

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What does VRC stand for?

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Carrier Logistics Support

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What is VRC?

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Fixed wing squadrons that transport personnel and supplies for Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD)

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What does VT stand for?

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Training

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What is VT?

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Fixed wing squadrons that provides basic /advanced training

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What does VX/VXE stand for?

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Air Test and Evaluation

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What is VX/VXE?

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-Fixed wing squadrons that test and evaluate operational capabilities of new aircraft/equipment in an
operational environment
-They develop tactic and doctrines for their most effective use