| Carrier
Air Wing NINE is tasked to coordinate offensive and defensive
air operations, attacking air, surface and subsurface targets afloat
and ashore, and to support other forces by performing the following
tasks within the capabilities of the aircraft assigned: - Conduct all-weather offensive air-to-surface attacks. - Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft and missiles in all weather conditions to establish and maintain local air superiority. - Detect, localize, and destroy enemy ships and submarines in all weather conditions to establish and maintain local sea control. - Provide aerial photographic, sighting, and electronic intelligence for naval and joint operations. - Provide airborne early warning service to fleet forces and shore warning nets under all weather conditions. - Provide airborne electronic countermeasures. - Conduct in-flight refueling operations to extend range and endurance of air wing aircraft. - Perform all-weather mining operations. - Conduct search and rescue operations. |
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