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Block XVI
Naval Aviation Platforms and Missions
20
Aviation
Not Applicable
01/29/2015

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Term
How many core capabilities does the Navy have?
Definition
6
Term
Forward Presence
Definition
establishes maritime forces in regions across the world.
Term
Deterrence
Definition
Preventing wars is as important as winning wars
Term
Sea Control
Definition
ability to operate freely at sea
Term
Power Projection
Definition
ability to project from the sea
Term
Maritime security
Definition
maintenance of security at sea and lessen the severity of threats
Term
Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief
Definition
human obligation and foundation of human character. to help others around the world
Term
HSC
Definition
Helicopter Sea Combat
perform rescue, logistics, mine countermeasures and eventually search-and-rescue
Term
HSM
Definition
Helicopter Maritime Strike
primary roles are antisubmarine and anti-surface warfare
secondary roles are logistics and rescue
Term
HT
Definition
Helicopter Training
train new and advanced aircrew in rotary wing aircraft
Term
VAQ
Definition
Tactical Electronic Warfare
fixed wing squadrons that tactically exploit, suppress, degrade and deceive enemy electromagnetic defensive and offensive systems such as communication.
Term
VAW
Definition
Carrier Airborne Early Warning
fixed wing squadrons that provide early warning against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft
Term
VC
Definition
Fleet Composite
fixed wing utility squadrons providing air services for the fleet such as simulations and target towing
Term
VFA
Definition
Strike Fighter
fixed wing squadrons both for fighter and attack missions
Term
VP
Definition
Patrol
fixed wing land based squadrons that perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, recon and mining
Term
VQ
Definition
Fleet Air Reconnaissance
fixed wing squadrons providing electronic warfare support including search, interception, recording, and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy.
Term
VR
Definition
Aircraft Logistics Support
fixed wing squadrons that transport personnel and supplies
Term
VRC
Definition
Carrier Logistics Support
same as VR, but transport to the carrier
Term
VT
Definition
Training
trains new and advanced aircrew in fixed wing aircraft
Term
VX/VXE
Definition
Air Test and Evaluation
fixed wing squadrons that test and evaluate operational capabilities of new aircraft and equipment.
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