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In naval aviation, the AWACS (Airborne Early Warning Command and Control System) plane, or Hawkeye, serves as an air traffic controller, monitoring the airspace around a carrier fleet. It is responsible for surveillance of enemy aircraft and ships as well as directing helicopters to survivors and guarding against air collisions. In addition to servicing the Navy, Hawkeye planes have been used in rescue operations of civilians during hurricane evacuations.
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The given passage provides information about the role and responsibilities of the AWACS plane, also known as Hawkeye, in naval aviation. It explains that the plane serves as an air traffic controller, monitors the airspace, conducts surveillance of enemy aircraft and ships, directs helicopters to survivors, and guards against air collisions. It also mentions that Hawkeye planes have been used in rescue operations of civilians during hurricane evacuations. Therefore, the passage is primarily aimed at informing the readers about the functions and uses of the Hawkeye plane in naval operations and rescue missions.
