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