AV-8B Harrier II

The mission of the VMA STOVL squadron is to attack and destroy surface and air targets, to escort helicopters, and to conduct other such air operations as may be directed. Specific tasks of the AV-8B HARRIER II include:
  • Conduct close air support using conventional and specific weapons.
  • Conduct deep air support, to include armed reconnaissance and air interdiction, using conventional and specific weapons.
  • Conduct offensive and defensive antiair warfare. This includes combat air patrol, armed escort missions, and offensive missions against enemy ground-to-air defenses, all within the capabilities of the aircraft.
  • Be able to operate and deliver ordnance at night and to operate under instrument flight conditions.
  • Be able to deploy for extended operations employing aerial refueling.
  • Be able to deploy to and operate from carriers and other suitable seagoing platforms, advanced bases, expeditionary airfields, and remote tactical landing sites.

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