Proknow- Chapter 6 Naval Air Warfare

mission

closely coordinate with other naval forces in maintaining command of the seas while also establishing dominance in the airspace surrounding vital interests

AW

Air Warfare

SUW

Surface Warfare

ASW

Anti-submarine Warfare

CAS

close air support

CSAR/SAR

Combat Search and Rescue, Search and Rescue

C5I

Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence

LOG

logistics support operations

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

MIW

Mine Warfare

STW

Strike Warfare

3 categories of aircraft

fixed wing, rotary wing, tiltrotor

2 groups of fixed wing

Carrier Aviation and Maritime Aviation

naval aviator

Unrestricted Line Officer, aircraft commander (AC), a Naval Aviator retains overall responsibility for the safe conduct of flight operations and physical control of aircraft--> one anchor

naval flight officer (NFO)

Unrestricted Line Officer who operates the advanced systems onboard naval aircraft, overall tactical coordinator of multiple air assets --> two anchors

Naval Aircrewman

enlisted personnel in permanent flight status, perform inflight duties, operation, maintenance, and training associated with aircraft

flight surgeon

medical representative for aviation command, promotes aviation safety to decrease potential aircraft accidents; responsible to CO

Professional Aviation Maintenance Officer (PAMO)

2009, comprised of aerospace maintenance duty officers, limited duty officers, and chief warrant officers; 24 months in aviation maintenance capacity, required to pass PQS and oral board; support aviation missions and squadrons fighting capabilities

"where are the carriers?"

asked by presidents at start of national crisis since end of WW2

Wright brothers

1908/1909, naval officers watched public demonstrations of first aircraft

LT Theodore G. Ellyson

first naval officer selected for flight training(1910); first to launch a plane using air catapult(1911)

Eugene Ely

first shipboard takeoff on USS Birmingham in 1910, first to successfully land on aircraft

first naval air station

Annapolis, Greenbury point, 1911

first aircraft carrier

USS Langley (1922), converted old collier to flat top ship

when did it become center of fleet?

battle of midway, turned WW2 from defensive to offensive

Operation Enduring Freedom

OEF, 72% of strike sorties were flown by 6 aircraft carriers

Operation Unified Assistance

emergency relief effort after 2004 tsunami in Indonesia; Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group (ABECSG) spearheaded emergency relief effort

Operation Iraqi freedom

2003, flew half of all fighter sorties in USCENTCOM AOR, 6 aircraft carriers

Operation Odyssey Dawn/Unified Protector

NATO operations in support of Libyas liberation in 2011; air operations lead by growlers

Operation inherent resolve

2014-2015 flight against ISIL/ISIS in Iraq and Syria, launched strikes from aircraft carriers

Pensacola FL

since 1914, place where aviators have learned to fly

squadrons

military unit composed of a number of similar aircraft aircraft

V (squadrons)

fixed wing

H (Squadrons)

rotary wing

Q (Squadrons)

electronic or reconnaissance

R (Squadrons)

logistics

W (Squadrons)

warning

P (Squadrons)

patrol

A (Squadrons)

attack

F (Squadrons)

fighter

VAW (squadron type)

airborne early warning

VP (squadron type)

maritime patrol

VFA (squadron type)

Fighter/Attack

VAQ (squadron type)

electronic attack

VQ (squadron type)

fleet air reconaissance

VR/VRC/VRM (squadron type)

fleet logistics support/carrier/multi-mission

CAG

commander of carrier air wing

CVW

Carrier Air Wing; squadrons from different Type wings and is embarked onboard an aircraft carrier; approx 70 aircraft

detachment

deploying aircraft that does not deploy as a whole squadron

CVN-68 Nimitz Class Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier

visual: small superstructure 2/3 way back

mission: centerpiece of naval force; exercise power projection, forward presence, humanitarian assistance, deterrence, sea control, maritime security

aircraft: 1 carrier air wing (abt 60 aircraft)

crew size:

- ships company: 3000

- air wing: 1500

- other: 500

carrier air wing aircraft

- 4 VFA squadrons

- 1 VAQ squadron

- 1 VAW squadron

- 1 VRC/VRM squadron

- 1 HSC squadron

- 1 HSM squadron

CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford Class Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier

visual: largest ship in US navy, 25 ft longer than Nimitz (1106 ft); more aft superstructure than Nimitz

mission: centerpiece of naval force; exercise power projection, forward presence, humanitarian assistance, deterrence, sea control, maritime security

aircraft: 1 carrier air wing (70 aircraft)

crew:

-ships company: 2600

- air wing: 2480

aircraft designations

letters and numbers that identify aircrafts type, model, and series; mission-model/series

A (mission designator)

attack

C (mission designator)

cargo/transport

E (mission designator)

electronic

F (mission designator)

fighter

H (mission designator)

helicopter

K (mission designator)

tanker

M (mission designator)

mine-countermeasures and multi-mission

P (mission designator)

patrol

Q (mission designator)

unmanned

R (mission designator)

reconnisance

S (mission designator)

antisubmarine

T (mission designator)

trainer

U (mission designator)

utility

V (mission designator)

VTOL/STOLl,

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

Role: Fighter/Attack; carrier based all weather; force multiplier; replaced Hornet, larger payload, greater range, higher service ceiling, increased reliability and improved electronics suite; CVW only air refueling asset

features: twin V oriented stabilizers, rectangle air intakes

crew:

E: 1 pilot

F: 1 Pilot, 1 NFO as Weapons system officer

responsibilities:

E: aviation, navigation, comms, and tactical employment; air to air and air to ground

F: share responsibilities, high task load missions such as close air support and forward air control

EA-18G Growler

role: electronic attack; carrier based and expeditionary (ground) all weather; replaced EA Prowler; integrates latest electronic attack tech, Active Electronic scanning array (AESA)

features: 2 seat cockpit, 35% larger fuselage and wing surface area compared to hornet; jamming pods mounted on top of wing tips

crew: 1 pilot, 1 NFO as Electronic warfare officer (EWO)

responsibilities: share,

F-35C Lightning II

role: stealth fighter; advanced stealth technology with fighter speed and agility; 3 variants--> air force F-35A, Marine corps F-35B, Navy F-35C)

features: twin v vertical stablizers

rectangle air intakes

single seat

crew: 1 pilot

responsibilities: first look, first shot, first kill capability

E-2D Hawkeye

role: airborne early warning; carrier based all weather; radar, IFF, and electronic surveillance; upgraded has aerial refueling

features: high wing, twin turboprop engines, large rotating radar dome

crew: 2 pilots, 3 NFOs

responsibilities:

Pilots: aviation, navigation

NFOs: Mission commander, sensor operator, airborne command and control

C-2A Greyhound

Role: Fleet Logistics Support; carrier onboard delivery (COD); provides long range logistics support to carrier strike groups; payload=10,000 pounds

features: high wing, twin turboprop engine, rear loading ramp

crew: 2 pilots, 2 enlisted aircrewman

responsibilities:

pilot: aviation

co-pilot: navigation and comms

aircrewman: loadmasters for cargo and passengers

P-8A Poseidon

role: multi-mission maritime aircraft; replaced P-3C, modified Boeing 737; improves navy's ASW, SUW, Command and control, and intelligence

features: twin turbofan engines, ranked wingtips

crew: 3 pilots, 2 NFOs, 4 enlisted aircrewman

responsibilities:

Pilots: aviation, navigation, mission commander

NFOs: tactical coordinator (TACCO) responsible for mission tactics and crew coordination

aircrew: sensor operators

E-6B Mercury

role: fleet air reconnaissance; dual mission, fulfills "take charge and move out (TACAMO)" by linking National command authority with nuclear force by relaying emergency action messages

features: Boeing 707 airframe, 4 large turbofan engines, antenna pod on spine of aircraft,

crew: 3 pilots, 2 NFOs, 6-9 enlisted aircrewman

responsibilities:

Pilots: aviate, navigate, communicate

NFO: airborne communications officer (ACO) and combat systems officer (CSO)

aircrew: operation and maintenance of systems

MQ-4C Triton

role: land based, autonomously operated system, persistent ISR capabilities; range of 2,000nm; USW and SUW weapons employment

features: 130 ft wingspan, domed superstructure,

crew: unmanned, 4 personnel per ground station

responsibilities: air vehicle operator, tactical coordinator, 2 mission payload operators

MH-60R "Romeo" Seahawk

role: maritime strike; ASW and SUW, has updated radar and sonar systems

features: rear wheel further forward, door on starboard side only, when equipped with FLIR turret faces up

crew: 2 pilots, 1-2 enlisted aircrewman

responsibilities:

pilot: operate aircraft

co-pilot: airborne tactical officer (ATO), supervises tactical situations and sensor operations

aircrew: sensor operators for all onboard systems, rescue swimmers

MH-60S "Sierra" Knighthawk

role: sea combat; SUW, special operations forces support, combat search and rescue; humanitarian, disaster relief

features: real wheel is in the very back; large cargo doors on both sides, when equipped with FLIR, turret faces up

crew: 2 pilots, 1-5 enlisted aircrew

responsibilities:

pilot: operates aircraft

co-pilot: navigation, tactical mission control

aircrew: aerial gunner, rescue swimmer

MH-53E Sea Dragon

role: mine countermeasure; primary mission: airborne mine countermeasure (AMCM), secondary: vertical shipboard delivery and assault support

features: large size (99 ft), 6 or 7 rotor blades

crew: 2 pilots, 1-2 aircrew

responsibilities:

pilot: operate aircraft

co-pilot: navigation/tactical mission control

aircrew: sensor operator, load master, aerial gunner

MQ-8B and MQ-8C Fire Scout

role: ISR, unmanned autonomous helicopter that provides ISR for ground, air, and sea forces

-8B can deploy from guided missile frigates (FFG) and LCS

- 8C is based of TH57 platform used in heli advanced training

features: small size (31.5 ft, 2000lbs), no windows or doors, skids

crew: 1 pilot, 1 aircrew

responsibilities: pilot operates craft remotely

CMV-22B Osprey

role: logistics, multi-mission; variant of MV-22B and is replacing C-2A Greyhound for the carrier onboard delivery (COD); can transit and land as helicopter but transmit as turboprop aircraft; increase in capability and operational flexibility

features: large twin rotors

crew: 1 pilot, 1 co pilot, 2 crew chiefs

responsibilities:

pilot: operate aircraft

crew chief: load master