HSM-50
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2024) |
| Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50 | |
|---|---|
_insignia,_2021_(211004-N-RQ186-1001).png) HSM-50 squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1 October 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 50 (HSM-50) "Valkyries" is a
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
- . November 2021. p. 20.
See also
| Electronic Attack (VAQ) | |||||
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| 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) | |||||