Warfare Mission Area 

205.1.1 State and explain the squadrons mission statement 

There is no leadership responsibility more important than providing a clear picture of why an organization exists, where it is heading, and what principles will be used in its decision-making. This Statement represents Patrol Squadron 45 (VP45) commitments to providing an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. The challenge is to not merely publish these principles, but to live by them. 

The mission of Patrol Squadron 45 (VP45) is to provide higher authority with combat ready personnel and P-3 aircraft to safely support, maintain, and operate worldwide. 

Our Vision is to be the role Model for all other Naval Aviation Squadrons. 

205.1.2 State the commands operational chain of command 

1. Commander in Chief

2. Secretary of Defense

3. Joint Chief of Staff

4. Commander, Atlantic Command

5. Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Command

6. Commander, Second Fleet Command

7. Commander, Patrol Wing 11 (Eleven)

8. Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron 45 (Pelicans)

* In October 2001, the CNO designated CINCLANTFLT as concurrent Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Command (CFFC). Effective 24 October 2002,COMLANTFLT became the Naval component for the newly formed U.S. Northern Command. The title Commander in Chief is solely reserved for the President of the United States. 

205.1.3 Define the term ASU 

Anti-surface warfare; the destruction or neutralization of enemy surface combatants and merchant ships. 

205.1.4 Discuss the role of the P-3 on an ASU mission 

Employ the P-3 to effectively conduct OTH-Targeting and a coordinated strike with dissimilar OTH strike platforms. P-3 crews must be familiar with participating unit's tactical capabilities, as well as the proper communication procedure (Link 11, OTCIXS, SURPIC) necessary to provide tactical data to SAC, ASUWC, and CWC. 

205.1.5 Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on an ASU mission 

RADAR, IFF, ESM, IRDS, SASP (acoustics for BDA/tracking). AVX, or visual. 
 

 

205.1.6 Discuss the weapons employed by a p-3 on an ASU mission 

Harpoon, Bombs, and Maverick 

205.1.7 Define the term ASW 

Anti-submarine Warfare; the destruction or neutralization of enemy submarines. 

205.1.8 Discuss the role of the p-3 on an ASW mission 

Employ the p-3 to effectively conduct an all sensor search of an assigned area to detect, localize, track and attack a diesel/nuclear submarine. 

205.1.9 Discuss the sensors employed by a p-3 on an ASW mission 

SASP (acoustics) ESM, IRDS, MAD, IFF, and RADAR 

205.1.10 Discuss the weapons employed by a p-3 on an ASW mission 

MK-46/MK50 Torpedoes 

205.1.11 Define the term CCC 

Command, control, and communication; It provides the means of exercise of the authority and direction of naval forces in the accomplishment of their mission and it coordinates its operations with the national CCC system. The CCC system ensures the coordination of all warfare efforts. 

205.1.12 Discuss the role of the P-3 on a CCC mission 

Employ the p-3 to effectively conduct a search of an assigned area via non -acoustic sensors to detect, localize and track surface targets, and effectively employ the survivability system to detect fire control and / or tracking radars. 

205.1.13 Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on a CCC mission 

RADAR, ESM, IFF, and IRDS. 

205.1.14 Define the term EW 

Electronic Warfare; it ensures the effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum by friendly forces while determining, reducing, or preventing its use by an enemy and also assists in the detection and targeting of hostile forces while making detection and targeting of friendly forces more difficult for the enemy.  
 
 

205.1.15 Discuss the role of the p-3 on an EW mission 

Employ the P-3 to effectively conduct passive / active detection of surface target, airborne targets, and land targets. The collection, analyzation, and dissemination of electronic capability of each target are desired. 

205.1.16 Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on an EW mission 

RADAR, IFF, ESM, and IRDS 

205.1.17 Define the term INTEL 

Intelligence; the assessment and management of information obtained via surveillance, reconnaissance, and other means. 

205.1.18 Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on an INTEL mission 

Employed to collect, analyze, and record pertinent data for information about enemy forces. Whether it is capabilities, movement, ETC.... 

205.1.19 Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on an INTEL mission 

Electro-optics, RADAR, IFF, ESM, IRDS, and SASP (acoustics) 

205.1.20 Define the term MIW 

Mine Warfare; the use of mines and mine countermeasures to control sea or harbor areas. 

205.1.21 Discuss the role of the P-3 on an MIW mission 

Employ the P-3 too effectively conduct aerial mine lying. 

205.1.22 Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on a MIW mission 

Visual and RADAR 

205.1.23 Discuss the weapons employed by a P-3 on a MIW mission 

MK-62, 63, 64 (quick kill mines), MK-60 (captor) 

205.1.24 Define the term MOB 

Mobility; It ensures the ability of U.S forces to deploy at any time, anywhere. 
 

 

205.1.25 Define the role of the P-3 on a MOB mission 

Logistical support ensures the re-supply of combat consumable to combatant forces during operations. The P-3 can be deployed at any moment, anywhere in the world. 
 

205.1.26 Discuss the sensor employed by a P-3 on a MOB mission 

All systems being available make the P-3 valuable to any deploying forces.