What form of security is designed to protect helicopters in flight to their objective during an air assault or air movement mission?

• A. Ground security
• B. Local security
• C. Aerial security
• D. Cover

Answer: (C)

Aerial security is the protection of helicopters and their flight path while they move to the objective. It covers safeguarding the route from threats in the air and on the ground along the flight corridor, often involving escorting aircraft, airspace coordination, threat detection, and coordinated maneuvers to keep the helicopters safe during the air assault or movement phase.

Ground security focuses on threats and protection once units are on the ground, local security guards a local area or zone, and cover refers to protection from enemy fire or concealment, not the organized protection of aircraft in flight.