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These are missions to deliver passengers or light cargo to ships on missions. Personnel transfers, critical parts delivery, or for medical emergencies are just some of the reasons for these missions. Due to the navigational training and long solo flights many fighter pilots seek these assignments to enhance their navigational skills. These are often contested assignments as flights seek the training experience as well. | These are missions to deliver passengers or light cargo to ships on missions. Personnel transfers, critical parts delivery, or for medical emergencies are just some of the reasons for these missions. Due to the navigational training and long solo flights many fighter pilots seek these assignments to enhance their navigational skills. These are often contested assignments as flights seek the training experience as well. | ||
===Electronic Intelligence | ===Electronic Signals Intelligence (ELINT)=== | ||
ELINT describes any of several types of surveillance missions that involve craft in position near enemy lines (or covertly behind enemy lines) conducting passive reconnaissance. This usually involves intercepting enemy communications and/or transmissions/emissions (hence the name). Although, it can often mean simply monitoring enemy troop or craft movements. | ELINT describes any of several types of surveillance missions that involve craft in position near enemy lines (or covertly behind enemy lines) conducting passive reconnaissance. This usually involves intercepting enemy communications and/or transmissions/emissions (hence the name). Although, it can often mean simply monitoring enemy troop or craft movements. | ||
===Escort Missions=== | ===Escort Missions=== | ||