EAWS Block 16 Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
What are our six core capabilities? - Correct answer-Forward Presence, Deterrence,
Sea Control, Power Projection, Maritime Security, Humanitarian
Assistance/Disaster Relief
HSC - Correct answer-Helicopter Sea Combat. perform rescue, logistics, mine
countermeasures, and eventually combat search-and-rescue missions
HSM - Correct answer-Helicopter Maritime Strike. Anti-submarine and anti-
surface warfare, secondary roles of logistics and rescue
HT - Correct answer-Helicopter Training. Provides basic and advanced training of
student Naval Aviators in rotary wing aircraft.
VAQ - Correct answer-Tactical Electronic Warfare. Fixed wing squadrons,
tactically exploit, suppresses, to grade and deceive enemy electromagnetic
defensive and offense of systems including communication, and support of
airstrike and fleet ops
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, VAW - Correct answer-Carrier Airborne Early Warning. Provide early warning
against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft
VC - Correct answer-Fleet composite. Providing air services for the fleet such as
simulations and target towing
VFA - Correct answer-Strike Fighter. Fixed wing squadrons employed for both
fighter and attack missions
VP - Correct answer-Patrol. Perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare,
reconnaissance and mining
VQ - Correct answer-Provide air reconnaissance. Provide electronic warfare
support to include search, interception, recording, and analysis of radiated
electromagnetic energy
VRC - Correct answer-Carrier Logistics Support. Transport personnel and supplies
for carrier onboard delivery
VT - Correct answer-Training. Provide basic and advanced training for student
naval aviators and flight officers
VX/VXE - Correct answer-Air Test and Evaluation. test and evaluate the
operational capabilities of new aircraft and equipment in an operational
environment
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and Answers
What are our six core capabilities? - Correct answer-Forward Presence, Deterrence,
Sea Control, Power Projection, Maritime Security, Humanitarian
Assistance/Disaster Relief
HSC - Correct answer-Helicopter Sea Combat. perform rescue, logistics, mine
countermeasures, and eventually combat search-and-rescue missions
HSM - Correct answer-Helicopter Maritime Strike. Anti-submarine and anti-
surface warfare, secondary roles of logistics and rescue
HT - Correct answer-Helicopter Training. Provides basic and advanced training of
student Naval Aviators in rotary wing aircraft.
VAQ - Correct answer-Tactical Electronic Warfare. Fixed wing squadrons,
tactically exploit, suppresses, to grade and deceive enemy electromagnetic
defensive and offense of systems including communication, and support of
airstrike and fleet ops
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, VAW - Correct answer-Carrier Airborne Early Warning. Provide early warning
against weather, missiles, shipping and aircraft
VC - Correct answer-Fleet composite. Providing air services for the fleet such as
simulations and target towing
VFA - Correct answer-Strike Fighter. Fixed wing squadrons employed for both
fighter and attack missions
VP - Correct answer-Patrol. Perform anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare,
reconnaissance and mining
VQ - Correct answer-Provide air reconnaissance. Provide electronic warfare
support to include search, interception, recording, and analysis of radiated
electromagnetic energy
VRC - Correct answer-Carrier Logistics Support. Transport personnel and supplies
for carrier onboard delivery
VT - Correct answer-Training. Provide basic and advanced training for student
naval aviators and flight officers
VX/VXE - Correct answer-Air Test and Evaluation. test and evaluate the
operational capabilities of new aircraft and equipment in an operational
environment
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