| Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ZERO | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 1, 2021 - |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Naval Helicopter Squadron |
| Role | Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) Anti-surface warfare (ASUW) Search and rescue (SAR) |
| Garrison/HQ | Adm David L. McDonald Field, Naval Station Mayport |
| Nickname(s) | "Valkyries" |
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Five Zero (HSM-50) "VALKYRIES" is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Adm David L. McDonald Field, Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, United States. The squadron will be under the control of Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic.[1]
The squadron performs a diverse set of multi-role missions:
Primary missions include:
- Anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
- Anti-surface warfare (ASU)
Secondary missions include:
- Search and rescue (SAR)
- Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Vertical replenishment (VERTREP)
- Special operations support (SPECOPS)
- Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS)
- Communications Relay (COMREL)
- Logistics support
References
- ↑ AirForces Monthly. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England: Key Publishing Ltd. November 2021. p. 20.
See also
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| Electronic Attack (VAQ) | |||||
| Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) | |||||
| Strike Fighter (VFA) | |||||
| Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) | |||||
| Fleet Fighter Composite (VFC) | |||||
| Fleet Logistics Support (VR) | |||||
| Carrier Fleet Logistics Support (VRC) | |||||
| Carrier Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission (VRM) | |||||
| Patrol |
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| Unmanned (VUP) | |||||
| Training (VT) | |||||
| Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) | |||||
| Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) | |||||
| Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) | |||||
| Helicopter Training (HT) | |||||
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