Corsair – Aviation Squadron
Overview
The Corsair Aviation Squadron provides the SPECTRE Task Force with air mobility, rapid deployment, and close air support (CAS) capabilities. These assets are a mission-critical component during insertions, extractions, and direct engagements requiring vertical envelopment or air-delivered firepower.
Corsair units are one of the few support elements frequently represented by players, particularly in large-scale operations where mobility and air superiority are decisive factors.
Role in Operations
Corsair supports operations in the following capacities:
- Insertion and Extraction: Transport of Gryphon fireteams or Devilbird sections into and out of contested areas.
- Rapid Redeployment: Movement of QRF elements across the battlespace.
- Close Air Support: Precision engagement of targets in support of ground elements when authorized.
- Logistics Drops: Delivery of ammunition, equipment, or medical supplies to remote positions.
- Aerial Reconnaissance: Observation and overwatch support from rotary or fixed-wing assets.
Coordination and Control
Corsair flights operate under direct coordination with:
- Platoon HQ / Command Elements for insertion timing and LZ security
- JTAC / Forward Observers for CAS targeting and approval
- Providence (Logistics) for aerial delivery of supplies
Corsair assets must maintain clear radio comms and follow all SOP procedures for air-ground coordination.
Deployment Notes
- Use of Corsair should be mission-planned, with clear insertion/extraction protocols.
- Aircraft must never loiter over target zones unless directly supporting ground elements.
- Pilot survivability and asset conservation are priority concerns—unauthorized risk-taking may compromise the mission.
When flown by players, Corsair crews are expected to:
- Communicate clearly with ground forces
- Maintain airspace awareness
- Adhere to load/unload discipline and landing zone security
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