EAWS Air Wing and Squadron Organization

Question 1

The informal title 'CAG' refers to the commander of which unit?

Accepted Answer

Carrier Air Wing

Answer

CAG originally stood for Commander, Air Group. Today it is the traditional name for the Commander of the Carrier Air Wing, who is normally a Navy captain.

Question 2

What type of squadron does the designation 'VFA' identify?

Accepted Answer

Strike fighter

Answer

VFA is the designation for strike fighter squadrons, which fly the F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Super Hornet, and F-35C. VAW is airborne early warning, HSC is helicopter sea combat, and VAQ is electronic attack.

Question 3

Which type of squadron is NOT normally assigned to a carrier air wing?

Accepted Answer

Patrol squadron (VP)

Answer

VP patrol squadrons fly land-based maritime patrol aircraft and deploy to shore sites. A carrier air wing is made up of squadrons that can operate from the carrier, such as VFA, VAQ, VAW, HSC, HSM, and VRC.

Question 4

In a Navy aviation squadron, which department is responsible for the maintenance and material condition of the squadron's aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance Department

Answer

The Maintenance Department, led by the Maintenance Officer, performs organizational-level maintenance. It is divided into divisions such as Maintenance/Material Control, Line, Airframes, Power Plants, and Avionics/Armament.

Question 5

Who is the senior officer in charge of an aviation squadron?

Accepted Answer

Commanding Officer

Answer

A Navy aviation squadron is led by its Commanding Officer. The Executive Officer is second in command, and 'Air Boss' is the head of the ship's air department.

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS Air Wing and Squadron Organization