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ACE as a SME
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ACE Commander is the MAGTF commander’s principle advisor/SME on aviation activities
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ACE
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Air Combat Element
*not a formal command…just catagorieses the functionality of specific forces withing the MAGTF
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primary mission of ACE
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support the MAGTF during all phases of expeditionary operations as well as during sustained operations ashore
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6 main functions of Marine Corp Aviation
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Air Reconnaissancre Assault Support COntrol of Aircraft and MIssiles AAW OAS EW
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TRAP
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Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and {PErsonnel
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OAAW
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Offensive Antiair Warfare
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MACG
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Marine Air Control Gruop
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sub-functions of “Assault Support” as one of the functions of ACE - 7
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- Combat Assault Transport
- Air Delivery
- Aerial Refueling
- Air Evacuation
- TRAP
- Air Logistical Support
- Battlefield Illumination
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OAS
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Offensive Air Support
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CAS
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Close Air Support
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DAS
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Deep Air Support
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definition of OAS
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Offensive Air Support
-air operations taht are conducted agianst enemy installations, facilities, and personnel in order to directly assist in the attainment of MAGTF objectives by destroying enemy reosurces or isolating enemy military forces
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how does OAS support warfighting functionsq
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provide fires/force protection via CAS and DAS
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how does OAS allow the commander to influence the battle
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by projecting firepower to shape events in time/space and delaying enemy reinforments, degrading critical enemy functions, manipulating enemy perceptions
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VMFA
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Marine fighter/attack squadrons
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VMFA[AW]
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Marine fighter attack (all weather) squadron
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VMA
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Marine Attack Squadrons
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HMLA
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Marine light attack helicopter squadron
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VMU
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Marine unmanned aerial vehicle squadron
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2 catagories of OAS
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CAS
DAS
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CAS definition
A
air action performed by aerial assets against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly foreces
-require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire/movement of friendly forces
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DAS definition
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Deep Air Support
air action against enemy targets at such a distance from friendly forces that detailed integratoin of each mission with fire/movement of friendly assets aren’t required.
*air interdiction operations
*armed reconnaissance mission
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difference between DAS and CAS
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Deep Air Support = far from friendly forces so don’t need to coordinatie
Close Air Support: close to friendly forces so must coordinate to avoid fraticide
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Air Interdiction Operations
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type of Deep Air Support
- destroys, neutralizes, or delays the enemyu military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively aginst friendly force
- a response to a known target that is briefed in advance
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destroys, neturalizes, or delays the military military potential before it is brought to bear against friendly forces
Air Interdiction Operations (type of Deep Air Support)
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Armed Reconaissance Mission
type of Deep Air Support
| *finds and attacks targets of opportunity in assigned areas. response to targets not known/briefed in advance
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difference between Air Interdiction Operations and Armed Reconnaissance Missions
2 types of Deep Air Support
* Armed Interdiction Operations: response to destroy a known target in advance
* Armed Reconnaissance MIssion: response to targets not known/briefed in advance (targets of opportunity)
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AAW
Antiair Warfare
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what is AAW
Anti-Air Support
| *actions used to destroy or reduce the enemy air and missile threat to an acceptable level
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primary purpose of AAW
to g
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primary purpose of AAW
to gain/maintain whatever degree of air superiority as required...this permists the cocnduct of operations wtihout prohibitive interference by opposing air/missile forces
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options for AAW
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Anti-Air Warfare
*interceptors
bombers
antiaircraft guns
surface to air missiles
electronic attack
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LAAD
low altitude air defence
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MACS
Marine Air SControl Squadrons
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TAOC
Tactical Air Operations Center
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what is OAAW
Offensive Anti-Air Warfare
| *operations conducted against enemy air assets/air defense systems before they can be launched/assume an attacking role
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mission of TAOC
Tactical Air Operations Center
| *detect, ID, control the interception of hostile aircraft and misssiles
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SEAD
Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses
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offensive counterair
joint term for operation that destroys, disrupts, or limits enemy air power as close to its sourcre as possible
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EW
Electronic Warfare
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Active versus Passive Air Defense
Active: (aka defensive counterair): use of aircraft/air defense weapons/EW
Passive: actions other than active like protective construction, concealment, camoflage, deception, dispersoion, cover, electronic pertection
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VMGR
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron
| *provifes in-flight refueling
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Marine platform that provides in-flight refueling
VMGR: Marine aerial refueler transport squadron
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provides mobility and logistical support to the MAGTF
Combat Assault Transport
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transportation of equipment and supplies to FOB or remote areas
Aire Delivery
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when are Air Drops of air delivery utilized
when surface/helicopter can't be used b/c range, closed lines of communications, lack of adequate airfields, prohibitive groundt actical situation, reduced response time, high tonnage
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how to extend time on station and reduce response time
Aerial REfueling
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benefit of Aerial Refueling
extend time on station and extend the mission range
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transport personnel/equipment from FOB or remote areas out of theatre
Air Evacuation
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CSAR
Combat Search and REsuce
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when is TRAP performed
on location when there is reasonable certainty of survivor
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how do aircraft support infantry
battlefield illumination, logistical support, TRAP/CSAR
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TRAP
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel
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VMAQ
marine tactical electronic warfare squaron
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ATARS
Advanced Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance System
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3 types of Electronic Warfare
Electronic Attack
Electronic PRotection
Electronic Warfare Support
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MACCS
Marine Air command and control systems
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Air Direction
authority to regulate the employment of air resources to maintain a balance between their availabilities and the priorities assigned for their usre
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Air Control
authority to direct the physical maneuver of aircraft in flight or to direct an aircraft or surface to air weapons to engage a specific target
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MAW
Marine Air Wing
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administration organization of Marine Aviation
3 active duty, 1 reserve
| destinged to provide units in support of MAGTH or oterh ops
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what happens when the MAW is deployed as the ACE for MEF
the MAW HQ bhecomes the ACE command elemebt
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fun fact about the MAG
it is the smallest aviation unit that is designed to conduct operations with no outside assistance except access to a source of supply
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mission of MAG
marine aircraft group
| *provides the support necessary for the effective command of subordinant squadrons of the MAG
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what happens when the MAG is deployed as the MAGTF ACE
the MAG HQ becomes the tactical command elemnet for the ACE
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MALS
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (FIxe dor ROtary)
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HMH
Martine HEavy Helicoptert
| *yes, it really is HMH
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MALSP
Marine Aviation LOgistic SUpport
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VMR
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron
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EAF
Expeditionary Airfields
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role of VMAQ
conducts airborne EW in support of Fleet Marine FOrese Operations to meet the EW and air reconnaissance function of Marine Aviators
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VMU
Marine Unmanned Aerial Squasron
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UAS
Unmanned Airraft SYstem
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benefit of VMU
provides unmanned aircraft reconnaissance support to the MTF
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BDA
Battle damage assessments
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benefits of VMAQ
airbone EW
maintain capability of operating from aircraft carriers, advance base, expeditionary airfields, can operate under darkness/under all weather, maintains extended range operations that require refueling
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FSCC
Fire SUpport coordination center
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role of AMFA
Marine Figher/Attack Squadron
| *intercepts/destroys enemy aircraft under all weather conditions and attacks/destroys surface tactics
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primary function of VMM
Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron
* transports combat troops, supplies, and equipment across a spectrum of expeditionar yoperations
* aka: provide combat assault troop transport and provide them with suppliesequip
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tasks of VMM
Marine Medium TIlt-Rotor Squadron
*combat assault sport for evacuation
forward arming/refueling points
self defense capability for air to air/ground to air threats
operate at night adverse weather, uner instrument flight conditions
extend rage b/c aerial refueling
aerometical evacuation of casualties, augment local search and rescue options
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HMM
Marine Heavy Helicopter
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role of Marne Heavy Helicopter Squadron
HMH (correct. is not HHS)
| *
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aircraft that = Marine Heavy Helicopter (MHM)
*CH-53E
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CH-53E
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH)
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role of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
combat assault transport of heavy weapons/equipment/supplies
*combat assault transport of (heavy weapons, equipment, supplies
*combat assault support of troops
*FARP
operations from floating bases or austere shore bases
*maintains the capability
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FARP
forward arming and refueling points
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HMLA
Marine LIght Attack HElicopter Sqquadrons
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role of HMLA
airborne C2 platform
armed escort for assault support ops
transport troops/supplies/equpments
local Search and REscue, fire support/security
can operate from floating base and in austere shore bases,
capability to operate at night, instrument flight rules,
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MWS
Marine Wing Support Group
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mission of MWSG
provides aviation ground support for the MAW and to provide Cw, administration, supply, and logistical support to assets performing aviation ground support for Marine Aviation
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primary task of MWSG
provides capability to establisth and maintain airfields/FOB,
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MWSS
Marine Wing Support Squadron
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MACCS
Marine Air C2 SYstems
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how does the ACE commander usd MACCS
to plan and direct ACE operations and to employ aviation assets in a responsive, timely,k and effective
advise MAGTF commander and JTF on application/employment of Marine Aviation
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purpose of the design of MACCS
lets the ACE conduct centralized planning and optimize the use of limited resources yet lets the subordinats execute the plan of decentraied
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MCAG role
Marine AIr Control Group
| *provides, operates, maintain MACCS
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MTACS
marine tactical air command squadron
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MACS
Marine air control squadron
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MASS
Marine air support squadron
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LAAD
low altitude air defense battalion
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MWCS
Marine wing communication sauadron
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TACC
marine tactical air command center
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TAOC
tactical air operations center
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EW/C
early warning/control
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MATCD
Marine Air traffic control detachment
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ATC
air traffic control
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DASC
direct air support
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DASC{A]
direct air support center (airborne)
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MTACS
Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron
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what does MAC provide
Marine AIr Control Squadron
| *equips, staffs, operations, and maointains the Marine TACC CUOPS section and provides/maintains FUOPSFUPLAN
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who does MTAC support
Marine Tactical AIr Command
| *provides equipment, maintence and operations for the TACC of the ACE
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major task of MTAC
provide the command post for the ACE COmmander
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principle air command agency
TACC
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AOC
Airfield OPeations Center
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JAOC
joint air operations center
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role of MWHS
Marine WIng Headquarters Squadron
| *provides C2, administrative and supply support for a MAW HQ
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role of MACS
marine air control squadron
* provides equipment, maintence, installs/maintsins associated automated systems for hte ACE TAOC
* provides air surveilance and control of aircraft/surfe to air wapons, all-weather radar
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function of MWSS
Marine Wing SUpport Squadron
- provides all essential aviation ground support requirements to ACE
* sick call, security/law enforment, galley, refueling, aircraft crash/firerescue, internal airfield communcations, weather corecasting
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MEF
Marine Expeditionary Force
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ceotral to the concept of employment for the ACE
philsophy of centralized command and decentralized control
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centralizing/decentralizing
centralize command
| decentralize control
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ATO
air tasking order
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relationship between the ACE Commander and MAGTF
provides the ACE commander the most flexible, efficient, and effective means of apportionment, allocation, and prioritization of all aviation assets in support of hte MAGTF
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MEB
Marine Expeditionary Brigade
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V/STOL
verticle short takepfff and landing
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what does the ACE Of a MEU build arond
VMM: Marine MEdium TIlt-Rotor Suadron
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field maintence
any maintence that does not require depot maintence capability
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3 levels of aviation maintence
orgazational
intermediate (I-level)
depot (D-level)
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organizational level of maintence
inspecting, servicing, lubricating, adjusting, replacing parts, minor assemblies
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MCT
maintence contact team
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I-Level
intermediate maintence
* higher level of technical training, specialized tools/facilities
* inspects, diagnoses, classifies, and repairs wwqupment ant forward sites
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D-Level
depot level of maintence
*take material/software by inspecting,repair, overhaul/modify of waons systems, parts, combonents, assemblies that are beyond field maintence
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HH-1Y
Venom
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"Venom"
UH-1Y
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mission of UH-1Y "Venom" helicopters
support the MAGTF commander by providing offensive air support, armed escort, airborne supporting arms
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TMS
type, model, series
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weight of the UH-1Y "Venom"
empty weight = 11,840 lbs
| max gross weight: 18,500lbs
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speed of UH-1Y "VEnom"
139 knots cruise, 170knots max
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max endurance of UH-1Y "VEnom"
3.3 hrs,
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ceiling of UH-1Y "Venom"
20K
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range of UH-1Y "Venom"
129 nm (mission radius w/combat load
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CH-53
CH-53E: Super Stallion
| CH-53K: King STallion
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strategic assesst to use if regional hot spots/FHA
CH-53 b/c heavy lift capability
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only heavy lift helicopter in the DOD rotocraft inventory
CH-53 (Super STallion/King STallion)
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mission of the CH-53
supports MAGTF by provding heavy equip, combattrops, day/night under all weather conditions
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weight of the CH-53
empty: 37,500 lbs
| max gross: 73,500lbs
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payload of CH-53
30 passengers
24 litters
7 40x40 pallets
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armament of CH-53
machine guns
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ANVIS-HUD
aviation night vision iomaging systerms heads up display
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FLIR
foreward looking infared radar
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IFF
identified friend or foe
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weight of CH-53K
empty: 43,750 lbs
| max gross: 88K lbs
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speed of CH-53K
cruise -150 knots
| max-170 knots
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payload of CH-53K
30 passengers
24 litters
12 40x40 pallets
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F/A-18A
HOrnet
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"Hornet"
F/A-18A-D HOrnet
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mission of F/A-18A-D
gives MAFTF commander supporting arms coordination, milti-sensory imagryu reconnaissance, destroy targets day/hight during all weather condtions
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weapons stations on "Hornet"
9 weapon station
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weight of the Hornet
empty: 25K
| max gross: 51,900 lbs
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speed of F/A-18A-D
MACH 1.8
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useful payload of F/A-18A-D
11K lbs
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ATARS
Advaned Tactical Air REconnaisance System
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TOS
time on station
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JSOQ
joint stand-off weapon
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JDAM
JOint DIrect Attack Munition
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speed of Hornet
MACH 17
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ceiling of Hornet
50K
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AV-8
Harrier
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"Harrier"
AV-8
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VSTOL
verticle/short takeoff and landing
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how to fly the AV-8 "Harrier"
VSTOL
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mission of AV-8
Harrier
-suypports the MAGTF CDR by destory surface targets, escorting friendly aircraft, any time of day, all weather conditions
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weight of AV-8
Harrier
empty = 14K
max= 32K lbs
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speed of the AV-8
Harrier
cruise = 360 knots
max = 585 knots
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MV-22
Osprey
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Osprey
MV-22
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role of MV-22
Osprey
| medium lifet assault support to ground forces. shipt-to shore speed and incfeases opetional flexibility
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mission of MV-22
supports the MAGTF commander by day/night all weather assault support, transport ocmbat troops/equipment durng operations
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combat radius of Osprey
420nm
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weight of MV-22B
empty: 35K
max gross: 52,600lbs VTOL
57K lbs STO
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payload of MV-22
24 passengers
12 litters
12500 lbs internal, 10K lbs externl
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speed of MV-22
cruise - 266 knots
| max speed = 280 knots
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primary function of hte osprey
medium lift assault support
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ceiling of Osprey
25K nm
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range of MV-22
860nm
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MIR
multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance
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crew of MV-22
Osprey
crew: pilot, copilot, crew chief
24 troops
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C-130
Hercules
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aka Hercules
C-130
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value of C-130
Hercules
-support MEU or part of ACE in response to a request for forces
-capable of conducting operations within 24 hours of arrival, providing the immediate ability to rapidly extend the operational reach of the MAGTF
MIR: multi-sensor imagry
day/night/all weather conditions
close air support
air to air refueling
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AAR
air to air refueling
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ADGR
aviation-delivered ground refueling
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capabilities of C-130
- conduct aviation operations from expeditionary shore based sites
- conduct combat assault transport
- air to air refueling
- aviation-delivered ground refueling
- air delivery
- aviation delivered battlefield illumination
- CAS
- MIR
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range of C-130
3250 nm
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fuel capacity of a C-130
58,500 lbs
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empty weight of a C-130
91,000 lbs
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paratroop capability of a C-130
64
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air ambulance litter capacity of a C-130
74
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passenger capacity (ground troops)
92
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SOPGM
Standoff Precision GUided Munitions
| *Griffin
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MCC
Maintence Core Competency
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RMC
Required Maintainer Competency
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AH-1
```
Super Cobra (AH-1W)
Viper (AH-1Z)
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"Super Cobra"
AH-1W
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AH-1W
Super Cobra
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AH-1Z
VIper
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Viper
AH-12
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TMS
type, model, series
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missiles on the AH-1
Hellfire
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speed of AH-1Z
cruise: 139 knots
max: 190 knots
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weight of the AH-1Z
Viper
empty: 12,300 lbs
max gross weight: 18,500 lbs
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weapons stations on AH-1Z
Viper
| six
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FoUAS
family of unmanned aircraft systems
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value of unmanned aircraft systems
battlespace awareness
offensive air support
talrget acqusition
force protection
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SRS
Sky Hook Recovery
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AIS
Automated Identification System
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RQ-21
"Blackjack"
| a rail-launched sky hook recovery system airraft
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combat radius of a R1-21 Blackjack
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50 nm (control envelope)
extended operational range (employing "hub and spoke" is 50-`00 bm
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types of RQ-__ (unmanned aerial vehicle)
RQ-20A: Puma
RQ-11B: Raven
RQ-12A: Wasp
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TALSA
Training and Logistic SUppoert Activity
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combat radius & endurance of the RQ-20A (Puma)
combat radius is 10 nm
| endurance is 180 minutes
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weight of the RQ-20A Puma
14 lbs
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combat radius and endurance of the RQ-11B Raven-
combat radius is 5nm
| endurance: 90 min
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weight of the RQ-11B Raven
4.2 lbs
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operating altitude of the RQ-20A Puma
500 ft AGL
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combat radius and enbdurance of the RQ-12A Wasp
3 nm and 50 minutes
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weight of the RQ-12A Wasp
2.85 lbs
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what is a gimbal
Gimbals are used to stabilise camera payloads that have been mounted on drones and other autonomous vehicles such as UGVs. The gimbal integrates an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) that responds to motion and provides inputs to a controller that activates separate motors to keep the payload steady on each axis.
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capabilities of the RQ-_ (UAV) platforms
greatest (combat readiness, endurance, and weight) to least
RQ-20A Puma
RQ-11B Raven
RQ-12A Wasp
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operating altitude of UAV (RQ-_) platforms
500 ft AGL
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TRL
Technology REadiness LEvrel
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TIPS
Tactical ISAR PRocessing, Exploitation, and Disseminating system
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SEWSI
Simplified ELectronic Warfere SYstem INTerface
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TCPED
task, collect, process, exploit, disseminate
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F-35
"LIghtening II"
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Lightening II
F-35
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JSF
Joinjt Strike FIghters
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benefit of the F-35
can complete an entire kill chain without reliance on external sources by using fused information from its onboard systems
*provides MAGTF strategic agility, operational flexibility, and tactical supremacy
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STOVL
short takeoff and vertile landing
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mission statement of the F-35 "Lightening"
attack and destroy surface targets, intercept/destroy enemy aircraft, provide electronic warfare support, and network enabled reconnaissance support across the full spectrum of combat ops
(brings a powerful combination of EWQ, weapons, sensors, and reduced signature to the MAGTF)
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EW/EP
electronic warfare/electronic protection
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max range of F-35
max range: 1,200 nm
| radius of opeeration: 600 nm
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ceiling of F-35
60K ft
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top speed of F-35 at high altitude
1.6 mach (1,913 kph)
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empty weight of F-35
15-18K lbs
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max gross weight of F-35
61,500 - 70,400 lbs
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fuel of F-35
14K to 20K lbs
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HOGE
Hovering Out of Ground Effect
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HIGE
hovering in ground effect
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HOGE versus HIGE
Hovering out of ground effect
| hovering in ground effect
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how to calculate an aircraft payload
basic empty weight and fuel - max weight
then check the wt & balance sheet to find the maximum allowable gross weight of an aircraft and subtract that from the max weight to get your useful load
