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.
To execute air combat operations against enemy aircraft and missiles in various weather conditions, and to support the planning, control, coordination, and integration of seven air wing squadrons involved in carrier air warfare, including intercepting and destroying hostile aerial threats.