AVIATION FUNDAMENTALS
What is the primary mission of Marine Corps Aviation?
Serve as the air component of the MAGTF.
What does MACCS stand for?
Marine Air Command and Control System.
What is the mission of a MAG?
Provide command and support for subordinate squadrons.
What is a Naval Aviation Mishap?
An unplanned event causing injury, illness, or property damage.
What aircraft does VMGR fly?
KC-130.
What is Assault Support?
Use of aircraft to provide mobility and logistical support.
What does MACG stand for?
Marine Air Control Group.
What are the two basic MAG types?
Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing.
What are the classes of mishaps?
Class A, B, C & D.
Give an example of FOD.
A loose bolt ingested into an engine.
Name the six functions of Marine aviation.
OAS, AAW, Assault Support, Air Reconnaissance, EW, and Control of Aircraft and Missiles.
Which unit provides the TAOC?
MACS.
What does VMU stand for?
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron.
What is the purpose of FOD prevention?
Prevent damage to aircraft and equipment.
What is TRAP?
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel.
What is Offensive Air Support (OAS)?
Air operations conducted against enemy targets.
What capability does LAAD provide?
Short-range air defense.
What is a UAS?
Unmanned Aircraft System.
What does FOD stand for?
Foreign Object Damage.
Which unit provides the DASC?
MASS.
What is Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)?
Actions taken to destroy or reduce enemy air and missile threats.
Name the major subordinate elements of a MAW.
MAGs, MACG and MWHS.
What is the mission of a MALS?
Provide aviation logistics support.
How can personnel reduce FOD?
Conduct inspections and maintain clean work areas.
Which unit provides communications support?
MWCS.