personnel qualification standard (pqs) - I Marine Expeditionary ...

Air Combat Element (ACE) 105
support, logistics support, and special operations support worldwide. The
aircraft will operate from air-capable ships, main bases ashore, and austere
forward operating locations. The MV-22 is capable of in-flight refueling,
has a 2,100 nautical mile deployment range, and can carry 24 combatequipped
troops or a 10,000-pound external load. The squadron may have
a mission and tasks similar to those of the current unit operating with CH-
46E aircraft.
105.12.b.10. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)
The HMLA provides combat utility helicopter support, attack helicopter fire
support, and fire support coordination during amphibious operations and
subsequent operations ashore.
Tasks
Utility Helicopter Tasks
• Provide an airborne command and control platform for
CEs.
• Provide armed escort for assault support operations.
• Provide combat assault transport of troops, supplies, and
equipment.
• Provide airborne control and coordination for assault
support operations.
• Augment local SAR assets and provide aeromedical
evacuation of casualties from the field to suitable medical
facilities or other aeromedical aircraft.
• Conduct combat assault and assault support for evacuation
operations and other maritime special operations.
• Control, coordinate, and provide terminal guidance for
supporting arms, including CAS, artillery, mortars, and
naval gunfire (NGF).
• Provide fire support and security for forward and rear area
forces.
• Maintain a self-defense capability from surface-to-air and
air-to-air threats.
• Maintain the capability to operate from amphibious
shipping, other floating bases, and austere shore bases, as
required.
• Maintain the capability to operate at night, in adverse
weather conditions, and under instrument flight conditions
at extended ranges.
• Perform organizational maintenance on assigned aircraft in
all environmental conditions.
Attack Helicopter Tasks
• Provide fire support and security for forward and rear area
forces.
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