Operations, Naval Aviation Platforms And Missions Flashcards

0
Q

How many work centers is CATCC comprised of?

A

Two
Air operations (airops)
Carrier controlled approach (CCA)

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1
Q

What does CATCC stand for?

A

Carrier air traffic control center

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2
Q

What is case I?

A

No lower than 3,000 feet and 5 NM

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3
Q

What is case II?

A

No lower than 1,000 feet and 5 NM

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4
Q

What is case III?

A

Below 1,000 feet or 5 NM

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5
Q

What does CDC stand for?

A

Combat direction center

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6
Q

What is the purpose of strike ops?

A

They establish a viable air plan

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7
Q

What is the AN/SPN 41?

A

Bullseye

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8
Q

What is the AN/SPN 46?

A

Easy rider or PALS

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9
Q

What does PALS stand for?

A

Precision approach and landing system

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10
Q

What does EMCON stand for?

A

Emissions control

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11
Q

What is the purpose of EMCON?

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Imposes restrictions on the use of electronics systems to deny information to the enemy

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12
Q

What does 99 mean?

A

Transmission to all aircraft

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13
Q

What is an air plan?

A

Schedule of flight operations for a 24-hour period

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14
Q

What does angels mean?

A

Altitude of aircraft in the thousands of feet

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15
Q

What does ball mean?

A

Pilot report indicating that the VLA is in sight

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16
Q

What does HIFR mean?

A

Helicopter in-flight refueling

17
Q

What does holy helo mean?

A

Helicopter used to transport chaplains

18
Q

What is on a load report?

A
Number of passengers
VIP codes
Mail
Cargo on board
Fuel requirements
Pilots name
19
Q

What is a nugget?

A

First-tour pilot

20
Q

What does pickle mean?

A

Another term for jettison

21
Q

What is on the retro report?

A
Number of passengers
VIP codes
Mail
Cargo on board
Fuel requirements
Pilots name
22
Q

What are the six core capabilities?

A
Forward presence
Deterrence
Sea control
Power projection
Maritime security
Humanitarian
23
Q

What does HSC stand for?

A

Helicopter sea combat

24
Q

What does HSM stand for?

A

Helicopter maritime strike

25
Q

What does HT stand for?

A

Helicopter training

26
Q

What does VAQ stand for?

A

Tactical electronic warfare

27
Q

What does VAW stand for?

A

Carrier airborne early warning

28
Q

What does VC stand for?

A

Fleet composite

29
Q

What does VFA stand for?

A

Strike fighter

30
Q

What does VP stand for?

A

Patrol

31
Q

What does VQ stand for?

A

Fleet air reconnaissance

32
Q

What does VR stand for?

A

Aircraft logistics support

33
Q

What does VRC stand for?

A

Carrier logistics support

34
Q

What does VT stand for?

A

Training

35
Q

What does VX/VXE stand for?

A

Air test and evaluation

36
Q

What squadron utilizes the MH-60S Seahawk?

A

HSC

37
Q

What is the MH-60S Seahawks mission?

A

Anti-surface

38
Q

What squadron utilizes the MH-60R Seahawk?

A

HSM

39
Q

What is the MH-60R Seahawks mission?

A

Anti-submarine anti-surface