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Primary Mission of USMC Aviation |
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Definition
| Participate as the ACE of MAGTF in seizure/defense of advacnce naval bases & conduct land ops as essential for the prosecution of a Naval Campaign. |
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Collateral Mission of USMC Aviation |
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| Participate as integral component of naval aviation in the execution of such othe Navy functions as the Fleet Commanders direct. |
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Expeditionary Aspects of USMC Aviation |
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Organized, trained, and equipped to function as the MAGTF ACE.
Operate from variety of sea/shore facilities
Focus of the ACE is to support MAGTF during assault landings and subsequent operations ashore. |
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Term
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Offensive Air Support
(OAS) |
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Definition
Air ops conducted against enemy installations, facilities, and personnel to directly assist in the attainment of MAGTF objectives by destruction of enemy resources or isolation of military force.
Includes: Close air support (CAS) and Deep air support (DAS) |
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Anit-Air Warfare
(AAW) |
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Definition
Action required to destroy/reduce to acceptable level the enemy air/missle threat (includes measures like interceptors, bombers, S-A/A-A missles, EA, AA guns, so they are able to destroy air/missle threat before/after launch.
Measures taken to minimize enemy actions: cover, concealment, dispersion, deception, mobility.
Primary Purpose: gain & maintain some degree of air superiority |
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Definition
Use of aircraft to provide tactical mobility/logistical support for MAGTF, move high-priority cargo/personnel in AO, in-flight refueling, evacuation of personnel/cargo.
8 Categories:
Combat assault transport, air defense, aerial delivery, aerial refueling, air evacuation, TRAP, air logistical support, battle space illumination |
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Term
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Assault Support:
Combat Assault Transport |
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Definition
Provide mobility/logistical support to MAGTF
-rapid deployment of forces
-bypass obstacles
-redeploy forces to meet threat
Allows rapid build-up of combat power at a specific time & location. |
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Assault Support:
Air Defense |
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Definition
All defensive measures designed to destroy attacking aircraft/missles in atmosphere ro nullify/reduce effectiveness of such an attack.
2 Types: Active, Passive
Active: Direct defensive action used to destroy atttacking aircraft/missles in atmosphere. Uses aircraft, air defense weapons, suppporting weapons, EW.
Passive: measures other than Active. Cover, concealment, camouflage, deception, dispersion, EP, protective construction. Command responsibility of every unit commander. |
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Assault Support:
Aerial Deliver Operations |
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| Transport equipment/supplies to FOB's/remote areas by landing or air drop |
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Assualt Support:
Aerial Refueling Operations |
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| Allows MAGTF aircraft to conduct flight-ferrying operations, extend time on station, extend mission range, aids in recovery of damaged/low-fuel aircraft by extending time in air. |
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Assault Support:
Air Evacuation |
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| Transport of personnel/equipment from FOB's/remote areas using transport helos & fixed wing aircraft. |
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Assault Support:
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel
(TRAP) |
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Definition
Recovery of aircraft/personnel while preventing additional losses. Implied task of all MAGTF operations. Performed by specially briefed crews, and conducted when situation prevents traditional SAR techniques.
Only conducted when survivors & locations are confirmed. |
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Assault Support:
Air Logistical Operations |
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Uses fixed-wing to provide assault support in same manner as helos.
-deliver troops/equipment/supplies to areas beyond helo range & lift capabilites |
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Assault Support:
Battle Space Illumination |
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| Both fixed/rotary wing craft providing light in battle space area |
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Definition
| Acquisition of intel information by employing visual observation and/or sensors on aerial vehicles. |
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Electronic Warfare
(EW) |
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Any military action using electromagnetic & directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or attack the enemy.
3 Sub-Divisions:
1. Electronic Attack (EA)
2. Electronic Protection (EP)
3. Electronic Warfare Support (EW-S) |
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Electronic Warfare:
Electronic Attack
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| Division of EW using electromagnetic, directed energy, or antiradiation weapons to attack personnel, facilities, or equipment with intent of degrading, neutralizing, or destroying enemy combat capability. |
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Electronic Warfare:
Electronic Protection
(EP) |
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| Actions taken to protect personnel, facilities, and equipment from effects of friendly/enemy employment of EW. |
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Electronic Warfare:
Electronic Warfare Support
(EW-S) |
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| Actiosn tasked by/under direct control of Operational Commander to search for, intercept, identify, and locate intentional/unintentional sources of radiated electromagnetic energy for immediate threat recognition. |
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Control of Aircraft and Missles |
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Definition
Coordinated employment of facilities, equipment, communication, procedures, and personnel that allows ACE Commander to plan, direct, and control the efforts of ACE to support accomplishment of MAGTF mission.
-Executed through MACCS
(Marine Air Command & Control System)
Serves to integrate the activities of the other functions of USMC Aviation into coordinated effort. |
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3rd Marine Air Wing Breakdown |
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Definition
| Know all MAG's, locations, and units within MAW. |
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