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List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons

This is a list of United States Navy aircraft squadrons.

Contents

Active Squadrons

Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons

Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons were formed in 1965, with their primary missions being combat search and rescue and fleet logistics support. These squadrons are now redesignated as Helicopter Sea Combat Squadrons under the Navy's Helo Master Plan to reflect their transition from the CH-46D Sea Knight, H-1 Heuy, and the H-3 Sea King to the MH-60S Knighthawk.[1]

An MH-53 Sea Dragon taking off from an amphibious assault ship Squadron Name Insignia Nickname HC-4Black Stallions HC-7 Seadevils HC-85 Golden Gators

HC-4 and HC-7 has since been decommissioned, while HC-85 was redesiganted as HSC-85.

Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadrons

Both Combat Support Special Squadrons are tasked with conducting flight and ground training to maintain maximum readiness for immediate employment conduction Combat Search and Rescue and Naval Special Warfare operations and support of United States Forces for crisis response, mobilization, and Fleet contributory support. They conduct airborne operations in support of air strike operations; conduct Combat Search and Rescue operations in a combat environment and Search and Rescue operations in a non-combat environment; conduct Navy Special Warfare operations in support of other strike operations; conduct general surveillance. They currently operate the HH-60H Seahawk Under the Navy's Helo Master Plan, HCS-5 has been decommissioned, while HCS-4 was redesignated HSC-84.[2]

A HH-60H ready to deploy a SAR swimmer. Squadron Name Insignia Nickname HCS-4Red Wolves HCS-5 Firehawks

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadrons

Currently the only Helicopter Maritime Strike squadron is the West Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) HSM-41. They are also the only squadron in the Navy to operate the MH-60R Seahawk (Romeo). The first operational fleet squadron to receive the Romeo will be HSM-71 in fiscal year 2008. The new squadron designation was created to reflect the MH-60Rs multi-mission capabilities. Eventually all Anti-submarine light squadrons will transition to the MH-60R and be redesignated HSM.[3]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname HSM-41 Seahawks HSM-71 Raptors

Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron

The Mine Countermeasures Squadrons are each made up of 10 MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters, The primary mission of the Sea Dragon is Airborne Mine Countermeasures or (AMCM). The MH-53 can operate from carriers and other warships and is capable of towing a variety of mine hunting/sweeping countermeasures systems.[4] The MH-53E Sea Dragon is also a capable heavy-lift asset, with three powerful turboshaft engines and a maximum take-off weight of 69,750 pounds. This gives the Sea Dragon the capability to carry an impressive amount of cargo, personnel or equipment over long distances. The Sea Dragon remains in service as the Navy's only heavy-lift helicopter.

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname HM-14 Vanguard HM-15Blackhawks

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadrons

The Sea Combat Squadron combines both the strike capability of the Helicopter Anti-submarine wing and the cargo capability of the Helicopter Combat Support wing into its primary mission. Over the next decade all HC and HS squadrons will transition to Sea Combat Squadrons upon receiving the MH-60S Knight Hawk.[5]

An MH-60S Knighthawk conducts vertical replenishment (VERTREP) Squadron Name Insignia Nickname HSC-2 Fleet Angels HSC-3 Merlins HSC-8Eightballers HSC-21 Blackjacks HSC-22Sea Knights HSC-23 Wild Cards HSC-25 Island Knights HSC-26 Chargers HSC-28 Dragon Whales HSC-84Red Wolves HSC-85 High Rollers

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons

Helicopter Anti-Submarine squadrons are composite squadrons usually made up of 4 - 6 SH-60F Seahawks and 2 - 4 HH-60H Seahawks. Both Aircraft are Carrier-Based. The SH-60Fs primary mission is Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) defense of the inner zone, which includes detection, classification and destruction of hostile submarines. HH-60Hs primary mission is combat search and rescue (CSAR), naval special warfare support (NSW) and anti-surface warfare (ASUW).[6]

A SH-60F assigned to HS-11 releases flares A HH-60H from HS-11 prepares to take off with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit in tow. Squadron Name Insignia Nickname HS-2 Golden Falcons HS-3 Tridents HS-4Black Knights HS-5 Nightdippers HS-6 Indians HS-7Dusty Dogs HS-10Warhawks HS-11 Dragonslayers HS-14 Chargers HS-15 Red Lions HS-75 Emerald Knights

Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Squadrons

Anti-Submarine Light squadrons each operate between 6 and 15 SH-60B LAMPS III helicopters. the SH-60Bs primary mission is to provide fully mission capable detachments aboard cruisers, destroyers, and frigates assigned to the Fleet. These detachments are an integral part of the ships weapon system, extending the ships under-sea and anti-ship warfare capabilities beyond the horizon. As of 2003 all Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Squadrons are schedule to be redesignated Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadrons. This change will reflect the switch to the MH-60R Seahawk and the squadrons new multi-mission capability.[7]

A SH-60B attached to HSL-47 lowers a rescue swimmer. Squadron Name Insignia Nickname HSL-37 Easy Riders HSL-40 Airwolves HSL-42 Proud Warriors HSL-43 Battle Cats HSL-44 Swamp Fox HSL-45 Wolfpack HSL-46 Grandmasters HSL-47 Saberhawks HSL-48 Vipers HSL-49 Scorpions HSL-51Warlords HSL-60 Jaguars HSL-84 Thunderbolts HSL-94 Titans

Helicopter Training Squadrons

The United States Navy's Helicopter Training Squadrons provide advanced helicopter flight instruction to all Navy, US Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard helicopter flight students as well as international students from several allied nations. Students who successfully complete the program earn the right to wear the coveted "Wings of Gold."[8]

TH-57 training helicopter from HT-8 makes a landing aboard the Navy Helicopter Landing Trainer (HLT) IX-514 Squadron Name Insignia Nickname HT-8Eightballers HT-18Vigilant Eagles HT-28Hellions

Carrier Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron consists of 4 EA-6B Prowlers. The primary mission of the Prowler is suppression of enemy air defenses in support of strike aircraft and ground troops by interrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelligence within the combat area.[9]

Two EA-6B Prowlers over Turkey flying in support of Operation Northern Watch, 2002 A US Navy EA-6B Prowler from the Electronic Attack Squadron 133 (VAQ-133). Squadron Name Insignia Nickname VAQ-129Vikings VAQ-130 Zappers VAQ-131 Lancers VAQ-132 Scorpions VAQ-133 Wizzards VAQ-134 Garudas VAQ-135Black Ravens VAQ-136Gauntlets VAQ-137Rooks VAQ-138 Yellowjackets VAQ-139Cougars VAQ-140Patriots VAQ-141 Shadowhawks VAQ-142Gray Wolves VAQ-209 Star Warriors

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadrons

Each Airborne Early Warning squadron usually consists of 4 E-2C Hawkeyes, The Hawkeyes primary mission is to provide all-weather airborne early warning, airborne battle management and command and control functions for the Carrier Strike Group and Joint Force Commander. Additional missions include surface surveillance coordination, air interdiction, offensive and defensive counter air control, close air support coordination, time critical strike coordination, search and rescue airborne coordination and communications relay.[10]

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) on approach. Squadron Name Insignia Nickname VAW-77Nightwolves VAW-112 Golden Hawks VAW-113Black Eagles VAW-115 Liberty Bells VAW-116Sun Kings VAW-117Wallbangers VAW-120 Grey Hawks VAW-121Blue Tails VAW-123Screwtops VAW-124 Bear Aces VAW-125Tigertails VAW-126 Seahawks

Fleet Composite Squadrons

There are currently two Fleet Composite Squadrons active. Their primary missions include; providing fixed wing and helicopter services to the Fleet in support of the United States and Allied operational training exercises and operating the Navy's only operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This aircraft is utilized primarily in reconnaissance missions. Tactical employment of this unique asset primarily supports both Battle Group deployments and Amphibious Warfare Operations.[11]

RQ-2B Pioneer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, assigned to Fleet Composite Squadron Six (VC-6). Squadron Name Insignia Nickname VC-6 Firebees VC-8 Redtail

Strike Fighter Squadrons

A Strike Fighter Squadron is usually made up of 12 F/A-18 Hornets or F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. The Hornet is an all-weather aircraft, that is used as an attack aircraft as well as a fighter. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense; in its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support.[12]

Four F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to VFA-41 fly over the Western Pacific Ocean. F/A 18 Hornets on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class supercarrier Harry S. Truman an F/A-18 Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Squadron Name Insignia Nickname VFA-2Bounty Hunters VFA-11Red Rippers VFA-14Tophatters VFA-15Valions VFA-22Fighting Redcocks VFA-25Fist of the Fleet VFA-27Royal Maces VFA-32Swordsmen VFA-37Ragin Bulls VFA-41Black Aces VFA-81Sunliners VFA-82Marauders VFA-83Rampagers VFA-86Sidewinders VFA-87Golden Warriors VFA-94Mighty Shrikes VFA-97Warhawks VFA-102Diamondbacks VFA-103Jolly Rogers VFA-105Gunslingers VFA-106Gladiators Squadron Name Insignia Nickname VFA-113Stingers VFA-115Eagles VFA-122Flying Eagles VFA-125Rough Raiders VFA-127 Cylons VFA-131Wildcats VFA-132Privateers VFA-136Knighthawks VFA-137Kestrels VFA-143Pukin Dogs VFA-146Blue Diamonds VFA-147Argonauts VFA-151Vigilantes VFA-161 Chargers VFA-192Golden Dragons VFA-195Dambusters VFA-203 Blue Dolphins VFA-204 River Rattlers VFA-211Fighting Checkmates VFA-213Black Lions VFA-303 Goldenhawks VFA-305 Lobos

Inactive Squadrons

Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated HA(L)-3 Seawolves January 26, 1972 HA(L)-4 Red Wolves October 1, 1989 HA(L)-5 Blue Hawks October 1, 1988

Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated HC-1 Fleet Angels April 29, 2004 HC-2 Fleet Angels January 30, 2006 HC-3Pack Rats April 3, 2006 HC-5 Providers April 21, 2005 HC-6 Chargers April 1, 2005 HC-8 Dragon Whales January 30, 2005 HC-9 Black Cats October 2, 1988 HC-11 Gunbearers April 1, 2005 HC-16 Bullfrogs April 1, 1994

Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated HM-12 Sea Dragons September 30, 1994 HM-16 Seahawks January 2, 1987 HM-18 Norsemen March 4, 1995 HM-19Golden Bears November 5, 1994

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated HS-1 Seahorses May 28, 1997 HS-8Eightballers September 28, 2007 HS-9Sea Griffins April 30, 1993 HS-12Wyverns November 30, 1994 HS-13 Sub Choppers October 1, 1962 HS-16 Nighthawks June 1, 1988 HS-17 Neptune Raiders July 2, 1991 HS-74 January 1, 1985 HS-84 Thunderbolts March 1, 1984 HS-85 Golden Gators October 1, 1994

Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated HSL-30 Neptune's Horsemen September 30, 2003 HSL-31 Arch Angels July 31, 1992 HSL-32 Invaders January 31, 1994 HSL-33 Seasnakes April 29, 1994 HSL-34 Greencheckers November 30, 1993 HSL-35 Magicians December 4, 1992 HSL-36 Lamplighters September 30, 1992 HSL-41 Seahawks December 8, 2005 HSL-74 Demon Elves April 1, 1994

Helicopter Utility Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated HU-1Fleet Angels July 1, 1965 HU-2 Fleet Angels July 1, 1965 HU-4 July 1, 1965

Attack Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VA-1ATophatters August 2, 1948 VA-1BRed Checkertails September 1, 1948 VA-1ESeptember 1, 1948 VF-1Wolfpack 1993 VA-2AValions September 1, 1948 VA-2BBeasts September 1, 1948 VA-2EValions September 1, 1948 VA-3A Black Panthers August 3, 1948 VA-3B Indians September 1, 1948 VA-3E September 1, 1948 VA-4A Dragons August 7, 1948 VA-4B Fish Hawks September 1, 1948 VA-5A August 16, 1948 VA-5B July 27, 1948 VA-6A Torpcats August 16, 1948 VA-6BJuly 27, 1948 VA-7A Sunday Punchers July 27, 1948 VA-8A Air Barons July 27, 1948 VA-9A Tough Kitties August 12, 1948 VA-10A Vultures August 12, 1948 VA-11A July 15,1948 VA-12Flying Ubangis August 2, 1948 VA-12AJuly 15, 1948 VA-13AHell Razors August 2, 1948 VA-14Tophatters December 15, 1949 VA-14A Uninvited August 2, 1948 VA-15Valions October 1, 1986 VA-15A Flying Cannons July 15, 1948 VA-16A Gremlins June 15, 1948 VA-17ABattering Rams August 11, 1948 VA-18A Devils Diplomats August 11, 1948 VA-19A Bulldogs August 24, 1948 VA-20AAugust 24, 1948 VA-21A August 5, 1947 VA-22Fighting Redcocks May 4, 1990 VA-22AAugust 5, 1948 VA-23 Black Knights April 1, 1970 VA-24Corsairs March 9, 1959 VA-25Tigers July 1, 1959 VA-26Skylancers April 11, 1958 VA-27Royal Maces January 24, 1991 VF-31"Tomcatters" VA-34 Blue Blasters February 15, 1950 VA-35 Black Panthers January 31, 1995 VA-36 Road Runners April 1, 1994 VA-37Bulls November 28, 1990 VA-38 October 1, 1968 VA-42Green Pawns September 30, 1994 VA-43 Challengers June 1, 1973 VA-44 Hornets June 8, 1950 VA-45 Blackbirds June 8, 1950 VA-46Clansman June 3, 1990 VA-52 Knightriders March 17, 1995 VA-54 Hells Angels April 1, 1958 VA-55 Warhorses January 1, 1990 VA-56 Champions August 31, 1986 VA-63Flying Redcocks May 4, 1990 VA-64 Black Lancers November 7, 1969 VA-65Tigers March 31, 1993 VA-66 Waldomen October 1, 1986 VA-67June 2, 1969 VA-72 Blue Hawks June 30, 1991 VA-74 Sunday Punchers February 15, 1950 VA-75 Punchers February 28, 1997 VA-76 Spirits September 30, 1969 VA-81Sunliners February 4, 1988 VA-82Marauders July 13, 1987 VA-83Rampagers March 3, 1988 VA-84 November 29, 1949 VA-85 Black Falcons September 30, 1994 VA-86Sidewinders July 15, 1987 VA-87Golden Warriors May 1, 1986 VA-93 Blue Blazers August 31, 1986 VA-94 Mighty Shrikes November 30, 1949 VA-95 Green Lizards November 18, 1995 VA-96 Eagles April 10, 1958 VA-97Warhawks January 24, 1991 VA-104 Hells Archers March 31, 1959 VA-105Gunslingers February 1, 1959 VA-106Gladiators November 7, 1969 VA-112 Bombing Broncos October 10, 1969 VA-113Stingers March 25, 1983 VA-114 December 1, 1949 VFA-115Eagles October 12, 1996 VA-116 Road Runners February 25, 1959 VA-122 Flying Eagles May 31, 1991 VA-125Rough Riders April 10, 1958 VA-126 Nulli Secondus October 15, 1963 VA-127 Batmen March 1, 1987 VA-128 Golden Intruders September 29, 1995 VA-133 Blue Knights October 1,1962 VA-134 Scorpions October 1, 1962 VA-135 Thunderbirds October 1, 1962 VA-144 Road Runners January 29, 1971 VA-145 Swordsmen October 1, 1993 VA-146 Blue Diamonds July 21, 1989 VA-147Argonauts July 20, 1989 VA-151 Black Knights February 23, 1959 VA-152 Mavericks January 29, 1971 VA-153 Blue Tail Flies September 30, 1977 VA-154 Flying Cannons December, 1, 1949 VA-155 Silver Foxes April 30, 1993 VA-156Iron Tigers January 20, 1959 VA-163 Saints July 1, 1971 VA-164 Ghost Riders December 2, 1975 VA-165 Boomers July 26, 1996 VA-172 Bluebolts January 15, 1971 VA-174Hell Razors June 30, 1988 VA-175 Devils Diplomats March 15, 1958 VA-176Thunderbolts October 1, 1992 VA-185 Night Hawks August 30, 1991 VA-192Golden dragons January 10, 1986 VA-194 Winged Lightnings December 1, 1949 VA-195Dambusters April 15, 1985 VA-196 Main Battery February 28, 1997 VA-203 Blue Dolphins October 1, 1989 VA-204 River Rattlers May 1, 1991 VA-205 Green Falcons December 31, 1994 VA-209 Air Barons August 15, 1971 VA-210 Black Hawks June 30, 1971 VA-1B{Attack Squadron 211} Fighting Checkmates VA-212 Rampant Raiders December 12, 1975 VA-213 June 1, 1949 VA-214 Volunteers August 1, 1958 VA-215 Barn Owls September 30, 1977 VA-216 Black Diamonds August 1, 1970 VA-303 Golden Hawks January 1, 1994 VA-304 Firebirds December 31, 1994 VA-305 Lobo's January 1, 1987 VA-702 Rustlers February 4, 1953 VA-728 February 4, 1953 VA-776 Golden Eagles November 1, 1968 VA-831 Mohicans November 1, 1968 VA-859 Black Falcons February 4, 1953 VA-873 November 1, 1968 VA-923Rough Riders February 4, 1953

Attack Squadrons (All Weather)

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VA(AW)-33 Knight Hawks February 1, 1968 VA(AW)-35 Night Hecklers June 29, 1959

Reconnaissance Heavy Attack Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated RVAH-1 Cool Tigers January 29, 1979 RVAH-3 Sea Dragons August 17, 1979 RVAH-5 Savage Sons September 30, 1977 RVAH-6 Fleurs October 20, 1979 RVAH-7 Peacemakers September 28, 1979 RVAH-9 Hoot Owls June 3, 1964 RVAH-11 Checkertails July 1, 1979 RVAH-12 Speartips July 2, 1979 RVAH-13 Bats June 30, 1976

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Training Squadron

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated RVAW-110 May 1, 1983 RVAW-120 Greyhawks May 1, 1983

Heavy Attack Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VAH-1 Tigers September 1, 1964 VAH-2 Royal Rampants November 1, 1968 VAH-3 Sea Dragons July 1, 1964 VAH-4 Fourrunners November 1, 1968 VAH-5 Savage Sons May 1956 VAH-6 Fleurs September 23, 1965 VAH-7 Peacemakers of the Fleet December 1, 1964 VAH-8 Fireballers January 17, 1968 VAH-9 Hoot Owls June 30, 1964 VAH-10Vikings September 1, 1970 VAH-11 Checkertails July 1, 1966 VAH-13 Bats November 1, 1964 VAH-15 February 15, 1959 VAH-16 White Blades January 30, 1959 VAH-21 Roadrunners June 16, 1969 VAH-123 Pros February 1, 1971

Attack Mining Squadron

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VA(HM)-10 July 1, 1959 VA(HM)-13 July 1, 1959

Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VAK-208 Jockeys September 30, 1989 VAK-308 Griffins September 20, 1988

Light Attack Squadron

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VAL-4 Black Ponies April 10, 1972

Heavy Photographic Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VAP-61 World Recorders July 1, 1971 VAP-62 Tigers October 15, 1969

Carrier Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VAQ-13 Scorpions October 1, 1968 VAQ-33 Firebirds September 30, 1991 VAQ-34 Flashbacks February 1, 1991 VAQ-128 Fighting Phoenix September 30, 2004

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VAW-11 Early Elevens March 31, 1995 VAW-12 Bats VAW-13 Zappers October 1, 1968 VAW-33 Knight Hawks February 1, 1968 VAW-78 Fighting Escargots March 31, 2005 VAW-88 Cotton Pickers December 31, 1994 VAW-110 Firebirds September 1, 1994 VAW-111 Grey Berets April 30, 1988 VAW-114 Hormel Hawgs February 16, 1995 VAW-122Steeljaw March 31, 1996 VAW-127Seabats September 30, 1991

Bombing Squadrons/Light Bombing Squadrons

Squadron Name Date Deactivated/Redesignated VB-101 October 1, 1944 VB-102 October 1, 1944 VB-103 October 1, 1944 VB-104 October 1, 1944 VB-105 October 1, 1944 VB-106 October 1, 1944 VB-107 October 1, 1944 VB-108 October 1, 1944 VB-109 October 1, 1944 VB-110 October 1, 1944 VB-111 October 1, 1944 VB-112 October 1, 1944 VB-113 October 1, 1944 VB-114October 1, 1944 VB-115 October 1, 1944 VB-116 October 1, 1944 VB-117 October 1, 1944 Squadron Name Date Deactivated/Redesignated VB-118 October 1, 1944 VB-119 October 1, 1944 VB-125 October 1, 1944 VB-126 October 1, 1944 VB-127 October 1, 1944 VB-128 October 1, 1944 VB-129 October 1, 1944 VB-130 October 1, 1944 VB-131 October 1, 1944 VB-132 October 1, 1944 VB-133 October 1, 1944 VB-134 October 1, 1944 VB-135 October 1, 1944 VB-136 October 1, 1944 VB-137 October 1, 1944 VB-138 October 1, 1944 VB-139 October 1, 1944
Squadron Name Date Deactivated/Redesignated VB-140 October 1, 1944 VB-141 October 1, 1944 VB-142 October 1, 1944 VB-143 October 1, 1944 VB-144 October 1, 1944 VB-145 October 1, 1944 VB-146 October 1, 1944 VB-147 October 1, 1944 VB-148 October 1, 1944 VB-149 October 1, 1944 VB-150 October 1, 1944 VB-151 October 1, 1944 VB-152 October 1, 1944 VB-153 October 1, 1944 VB-198 October 1, 1944 VB-200 October 1, 1944

Composite Squadrons

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  • VC-1
  • VC-2
  • VC-3
  • VC-4
  • VC-5
  • VC-6
  • VC-7
  • VC-8
  • VC-9
  • VC-10
  • VC-11
  • VC-12
  • VC-13
  • VC-14
  • VC-15
  • VC-16
  • VC-17
  • VC-18
  • VC-19
  • VC-20
  • VC-21
  • VC-22
  • VC-23
  • VC-24
  • VC-25
  • VC-26
  • VC-27
  • VC-28
  • VC-29
  • VC-30
  • VC-31
  • VC-32
  • VC-33
  • VC-34
  • VC-35
  • VC-36
  • VC-37
  • VC-38
  • VC-39
  • VC-40
  • VC-41
  • VC-42
  • VC-43
  • VC-50
  • VC-51
  • VC-52
  • VC-55
  • VC-58
  • VC-60
  • VC-63
  • VC-64
  • VC-65
  • VC-66
  • VC-68
  • VC-69
  • VC-70
  • VC-71
  • VC-72
  • VC-75
  • VC-76
  • VC-77
  • VC-78
  • VC-79
  • VC-80
  • VC-81
  • VC-82
  • VC-83
  • VC-84
  • VC-85
  • VC-86
  • VC-87
  • VC-88
  • VC-89
  • VC-90
  • VC-91
  • VC-92
  • VC-93
  • VC-94
  • VC-95
  • VC-96
  • VC-97
  • VC-98
  • VC-99

Fleet Composite Squadrons (1956-present)

  • VC-5
  • VC-6
  • VC-8

Night Composite Squadrons

  • VCN-

Composite Photographic Reconnaissance Squadrons

  • VCP-

Cruiser Scouting Squadrons

  • VCS-

Photographic Squadrons

  • VD-

Evacuation Squadrons

  • VE-

Fighter Squadrons/Fighting Plane Squadrons

Include

  • VF-27
  • VF-28
  • VF-29
  • VF-30
  • VF-31
  • VF-32
  • VF-33
  • VF-34
  • VF-35
  • VF-36
  • VF-37
  • VF-38
  • VF-39
  • VF-40
  • VF-41
  • VF-42
  • VF-43
  • VF-44
  • VF-45
  • VF-46
  • VF-47
  • VF-48
  • VF-49
  • VF-50
  • VF-51
  • VF-52
  • VF-53
  • VF-54
  • VF-58
  • VF-60
  • VF-61
  • VF-62
  • VF-63
  • VF-64
  • VF-66
  • VF-71
  • VF-72
  • VF-73
  • VF-74
  • VF-74A
  • VF-74B
  • VF-75
  • VF-75A
  • VF-75B
  • VF-80
  • VF-81
  • VF-82
  • VF-83
  • VF-84
  • VF-85
  • VF-86
  • VF-87
  • VF-88
  • VF-89
  • VF-91
  • VF-92
  • VF-93
  • VF-94
  • VF-95
  • VF-96
  • VF-97
  • VF-98

Strike Fighter Squadrons/Fighter Attack Squadrons

All Weather Fighter Squadrons

  • VF(AW)-3
  • VF(AW)-4

Fighter Squadrons Composite

Night Fighting Squadrons

  • VFN-41
  • VFN-42
  • VFN-43
  • VFN-52
  • VFN-53
  • VFN-55
  • VFN-63
  • VFN-75
  • VFN-76
  • VFN-77
  • VFN-78
  • VFN-79
  • VFN-90
  • VFN-91
  • VFN-101
  • VFN-102
  • VFN-103
  • VFN-104
  • VFN-105
  • VFN-106
  • VFN-107
  • VFN-108
  • VFN-109
  • VFN-110
  • VFN-111

Light Photographic Reconnaissance Squadrons

Escort-Fighter Squadrons

  • VGF-26
  • VGF-27
  • VGF-28
  • VGF-29

Escort -Scouting Squadrons

  • VGS-

Rescue Squadrons

  • VH-

Photographic Squadrons

  • VD-
  • VJ-

Utility Squadron/General Utility Squadron

Weather Squadrons/Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons

  • VJ-

Special Task Force Squadrons

  • VK-

Training Squadrons

Spotting Squadron (1922)

  • VO-

Observation Squadrons (1923-1945, 1947-1949, 1967-1968)

Composite Spotting Squadrons

  • VOC-1
  • VOC-2

Observation Fighter Squadrons

  • VOF-1
  • VOF-2

Patrol Squadrons

  • VP-1
  • VP-1D14
  • VP-1B
  • VP-1F
  • VP-2
  • VP-2D15
  • VP-2F
  • VP-2S
  • VP-3
  • VP-3F
  • VP-3S
  • VP-4
  • VP-4B
  • VP-4D14
  • VP-4F
  • VP-5
  • VP-5F
  • VP-5S
  • VP-6
  • VP-6B
  • VP-6F
  • VP-7
  • VP-7B
  • VP-7F
  • VP-8
  • VP-8F
  • VP-8S
  • VP-9
  • VP-9B
  • VP-9F
  • VP-9S
  • VP-10
  • VP-10F
  • VP-10S
  • VP-11
  • VP-12
  • VP-13
  • VP-14
  • VP-14F
  • VP-15
  • VP-15F
  • VP-16
  • VP-16F
  • VP-17
  • VP-17F
  • VP-18
  • VP-19
  • VP-20
  • VP-21
  • VP-22
  • VP-23
  • VP-24
  • VP-25
  • VP-26
  • VP-27
  • VP-28
  • VP-29
  • VP-30
  • VP-31
  • VP-32
  • VP-33
  • VP-34
  • VP-40
  • VP-41
  • VP-42
  • VP-43
  • VP-44
  • VP-45
  • VP-46
  • VP-47
  • VP-48
  • VP-49
  • VP-50
  • VP-51
  • VP-52
  • VP-53
  • VP-54
  • VP-55
  • VP-56
  • VP-57
  • VP-60
  • VP-61
  • VP-62
  • VP-63
  • VP-64
  • VP-65
  • VP-66
  • VP-67
  • VP-68
  • VP-69
  • VP-71
  • VP-72
  • VP-73
  • VP-74
  • VP-81
  • VP-82
  • VP-83
  • VP-84
  • VP-90
  • VP-91
  • VP-92
  • VP-93
  • VP-94
  • VP-101
  • VP-102
  • VP-104
  • VP-106
  • VP-107
  • VP-108
  • VP-111
  • VP-114
  • VP-115
  • VP-116
  • VP-119
  • VP-120
  • VP-122
  • VP-123
  • VP-124
  • VP-128
  • VP-130
  • VP-131
  • VP-133
  • VP-135
  • VP-136
  • VP-142
  • VP-143
  • VP-144
  • VP-146
  • VP-148
  • VP-152
  • VP-153
  • VP-200
  • VP-201
  • VP-202
  • VP-203
  • VP-204
  • VP-205
  • VP-206
  • VP-207
  • VP-208
  • VP-209
  • VP-210
  • VP-211
  • VP-212
  • VP-213
  • VP-214
  • VP-215
  • VP-216
  • VP-661
  • VP-731
  • VP-741
  • VP-771
  • VP-772
  • VP-773
  • VP-774
  • VP-775
  • VP-776
  • VP-777
  • VP-778
  • VP-779
  • VP-781
  • VP-782
  • VP-791
  • VP-792
  • VP-793
  • VP-801
  • VP-802
  • VP-811
  • VP-812
  • VP-813
  • VP-814
  • VP-815
  • VP-816
  • VP-817
  • VP-818
  • VP-821
  • VP-822
  • VP-831
  • VP-832
  • VP-833
  • VP-834
  • VP-835
  • VP-836
  • VP-837
  • VP-838
  • VP-839
  • VP-851
  • VP-852
  • VP-861
  • VP-862
  • VP-871
  • VP-872
  • VP-873
  • VP-874
  • VP-875
  • VP-876
  • VP-877
  • VP-878
  • VP-879
  • VP-881
  • VP-882
  • VP-883
  • VP-891
  • VP-892
  • VP-893
  • VP-894
  • VP-900
  • VP-901
  • VP-902
  • VP-903
  • VP-904
  • VP-905
  • VP-906
  • VP-907
  • VP-908
  • VP-909
  • VP-910
  • VP-911
  • VP-912
  • VP-913
  • VP-914
  • VP-915
  • VP-916
  • VP-917
  • VP-918
  • VP-919
  • VP-920
  • VP-921
  • VP-922
  • VP-931
  • VP-932
  • VP-933
  • VP-934
  • VP-935
  • VP-936
  • VP-937
  • VP-971

Patrol Bombing Squadrons

  • VPB-1
  • VPB-4
  • VPB-6
  • VPB-11
  • VPB-13
  • VPB-14
  • VPB-15
  • VPB-16
  • VPB-17
  • VPB-18
  • VPB-19
  • VPB-20
  • VPB-21
  • VPB-22
  • VPB-23
  • VPB-24
  • VPB-25
  • VPB-26
  • VPB-27
  • VPB-28
  • VPB-29
  • VPB-32
  • VPB-33
  • VPB-34
  • VPB-43
  • VPB-44
  • VPB-45
  • VPB-52
  • VPB-53
  • VPB-54
  • VPB-61
  • VPB-62
  • VPB-63
  • VPB-71
  • VPB-73
  • VPB-74
  • VPB-84
  • VPB-91
  • VPB-92
  • VPB-94
  • VPB-98
  • VPB-99
  • VPB-100
  • VPB-101
  • VPB-102
  • VPB-103
  • VPB-104
  • VPB-105
  • VPB-106
  • VPB-107
  • VPB-108
  • VPB-109
  • VPB-110
  • VPB-111
  • VPB-112
  • VPB-113
  • VPB-114
  • VPB-115
  • VPB-116
  • VPB-117
  • VPB-118
  • VPB-119
  • VPB-120
  • VPB-121
  • VPB-122
  • VPB-123
  • VPB-124
  • VPB-125
  • VPB-126
  • VPB-127
  • VPB-128
  • VPB-129
  • VPB-130
  • VPB-131
  • VPB-132
  • VPB-133
  • VPB-134
  • VPB-135
  • VPB-136
  • VPB-137
  • VPB-138
  • VPB-139
  • VPB-140
  • VPB-141
  • VPB-142
  • VPB-143
  • VPB-144
  • VPB-145
  • VPB-146
  • VPB-147
  • VPB-148
  • VPB-149
  • VPB-150
  • VPB-151
  • VPB-152
  • VPB-153
  • VPB-197
  • VPB-198
  • VPB-199
  • VPB-200
  • VPB-201
  • VPB-202
  • VPB-203
  • VPB-204
  • VPB-205
  • VPB-206
  • VPB-207
  • VPB-208
  • VPB-209
  • VPB-210
  • VPB-211
  • VPB-212
  • VPB-213
  • VPB-214
  • VPB-215
  • VPB-216

Meteorological Squadrons

  • VPM-

Patrol Squadron Special Units

  • VPU-1
  • VPU-2

Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons (1945-1948)

  • VPW-

Air Early Warning Squadrons (1948)

  • VPW-

Patrol/Amphibious Squadrons

  • VP-AM-1
  • VP-AM-2
  • VP-AM-3
  • VP-AM-4
  • VP-AM-5

Patrol Heavy/Land Squadrons

  • VP-HL-1
  • VP-HL-2
  • VP-HL-3
  • VP-HL-4
  • VP-HL-5
  • VP-HL-6
  • VP-HL-7
  • VP-HL-8
  • VP-HL-9
  • VP-HL-10
  • VP-HL-11
  • VP-HL-12
  • VP-HL-13

Patrol Medium/Land Squadrons

  • VP-ML-1
  • VP-ML-2
  • VP-ML-3
  • VP-ML-4
  • VP-ML-5
  • VP-ML-6
  • VP-ML-7
  • VP-ML-8

Patrol medium/seaplane squadrons

  • VP-MS-1
  • VP-MS-2
  • VP-MS-3
  • VP-MS-4
  • VP-MS-5
  • VP-MS-6
  • VP-MS-7
  • VP-MS-8
  • VP-MS-9
  • VP-MS-10
  • VP-MS-11

Electronic countermeasures squadrons (1955-1960)

  • VQ-

Fleet air reconnaissance squadrons (1961-present)

  • VQ-1
  • VQ-2
  • VQ-3
  • VQ-4
  • VQ-5
  • VQ-6
  • VQ-7
  • VQ-11

Transport squadrons (1942-1958)

  • VR-1
VR-2 VR-3 VR-4 VR-5 VR-6 VR-7 VR-8 VR-9 VR-10 VR-11 VR-12 VR-13 VR-21 VR-22 VR-23 VR-24 VR-25 VR-30 VRC-40 VRC-50

Fleet tactical support squadrons (1958-1976)

  • VR-1
  • VR-30

Logistics support squadrons (1976-present)

  • VR-1
  • VR-22
  • VR-24
  • VR-46
  • VR-48
  • VR-51
  • VR-52
  • VR-53
  • VR-54
  • VR-55
  • VR-56
  • VR-57
  • VR-58
  • VR-59
  • VR-61
  • VR-62

Fleet tactical support squadrons (1960-1976)

  • VRC-

Fleet logistics support squadrons (1976-present)

  • VRC-30
  • VRC-40
  • VRC-50 (Note: This squadron is no longer VRC-50; it is now a forward deployed detachment of VRC-30.)

Air Transport Evacuation Squadrons

  • VRE-

Transport and ferry squadrons (1943-1946)

  • VRF-

Air ferry transport squadrons (1943-1948)

  • VRF-

Aircraft ferry squadron (1957-1986)

  • VRF-31, AIRFERRON 31, "Storkliners," Breezy Point, Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia
  • VRF-32, AIRFERRON 32, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, California

Utility Transport Squadrons

  • VRJ-

Ferry Command Service Squadron

  • VRS-

Transport utility squadrons

  • VRU-


Carrier antisubmarine squadrons

  • VS-21
  • VS-22
  • VS-23
  • VS-24
  • VS-25
  • VS-27
  • VS-29
  • VS-30
  • VS-33
  • VS-35
  • VS-37
  • VS-38
  • VS-41
  • VS-72
  • VS-73
  • VS-892
  • VS-931

Antisubmarine fighter squadrons

  • VSF-1
  • VSF-3

Torpedo squadrons (1930-1946)

Training squadrons (1960-present)

Night Torpedo Squadrons

  • VTN-53. There were two versions of this squadron. The first VTN-53 was the subject of a book, Night Flying Avenger, by Pete Grant, who flew in the squadron and who covers some of its activities in Okinawa; then the first VTN-53 was broken up and a new squadron, with the same designation, was formed at NAS Martha's Vineyard and soon moved to NAS Boca Chica to form part of Night Air Group 53.

Utility Squadrons

  • VU-10
  • VU-2
  • VU-4

Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons

(1952-1971)

  • VW-1

(1967-1975)

  • VW-1

Aircraft Development Squadrons

Antarctic Development Squadron

  • VXE-6

Oceanographic Development Squadron

  • VXN-8

References

  1. ^ Helicopter Combat Support Squadron. Global Security (2006-12-21).
  2. ^ Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron. Global Security (2006-12-21).
  3. ^ MH-60R Seahawk. USN Fact File. U.S. Navy.
  4. ^ MH-53E Sea Dragon. USN Fact File. U.S. Navy.
  5. ^ Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, Pacific COMHELSEACOMBATWINGPAC. Global Security.
  6. ^ SH-60 Seahawk helicopter. USN Fact File. U.S. Navy.
  7. ^ Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, Pacific [COMHELMARSTRKWINGPAC]. Commander Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, Pacific. Global Security.
  8. ^ Helicopter Training Squadron 8. Global Security.
  9. ^ EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft. USN Fact File. U.S. Navy.
  10. ^ E-2 Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft. USN Fact File. U.S. Navy.
  11. ^ Fleet Composite Squadron SIX. U.S. Navy. Global Security.
  12. ^ F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter. USN Fact File. U.S. Navy.

See also

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