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7521 - Pilot VMFA FRS Basic F/A-18 Pilot

Summary

VMFA Pilots operate an electronics equipped fighter-attack aircraft to provide air defense and air support in all weather conditions, day and night.

Prerequisites

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Must complete the Centrifuge-Based Flight Environment Trainer Course (A17KZA1).

Requirements

All FRS Basic F/A-18 Pilot qualified pilots receive primary MOS 7523.

POI CID

None

Duties

Provides air defense during all weather conditions, day and night, by coordinating with airborne and/or ground control intercept units to intercept and destroy attacking enemy aircraft.

Provides air support by dive and glide bombing, rocket, and strafing attacks.

Performs aerial reconnaissance, antisubmarine, and surface vessel defense.

Executes offensive and defensive all weather fighter tactics.

Operates from carrier or land bases.

Commands or may assist in commanding an aviation unit.

Related SOC Title & Code

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 53-2011.

None.