To conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of seven air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare including; Interception and destruction of enemy aircraft and missiles in all-weather conditions to establish and maintain local air superiority.
This involves executing air superiority missions against enemy aircraft and missiles under all-weather conditions, as well as collaborating with seven air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare operations, including intercepts and destruction of hostile aerial threats.