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| The mission of naval aviation is to deploy combat capable forces fully responsive to the needs of the Nation. |
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Operations of naval aviation |
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AAW, ASU, ASW, CAS, CSAR, CCC, C2W, FSO, INT, MIW, STW |
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To provide a credible, sustained, independent, forward presence and conventional deterrence in peacetime, to operateas the cornerstone of joint/allied maritime expeditionary forces in time of crisis, and to operate and support aircraft attacks on enemies, protect friendly forces and engage in sustained independent operations in war. |
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| over 5,000 personnel, Nimitz class (CVN) carries one aircraft wing (75-95), 7-8 squadrons, aircraft and squadrons serve unique and necessary role in the conduct of the overall mission. |
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| Maritime Aviation mission |
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| To conduct global patrol, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in a maritime role under the command of land-base forces. Maritime patrol and reconnaissance promotes reginoal security and enhancementof theater security cooperation through close interoperation with allied forces, friendly nations, and other US military services. |
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| "Workhorses of the Navy", employ over 70% of the naval aviators, Missions range from cargo and personnel transpo to CSAR, play vital roles in sea control, surface surveillance, or mine countermeasures. |
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| Anti-Submarine light (HSL) |
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HSL squadrons use SH-60B, deploy on DDG's, FFG's, and CG's. HSL tasked with horizon-targeting (OTH-T) and vertical replenishment |
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SH-60F and HH-60H assigned to HS squadrons, deploy to aircraft carriers. ASW, search and rescue, airborne utility services, CSAR. |
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