List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons

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This is a list of United States Navy aircraft squadrons.

Contents 1 Active Squadrons 1.1 Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons 1.2 Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadrons 1.3 Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadrons 1.4 Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 1.5 Helicopter Sea Combat Squadrons 1.6 Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons 1.7 Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Squadrons 1.8 Helicopter Training Squadrons 1.9 Carrier Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons 1.10 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadrons 1.11 Fleet Composite Squadrons 1.12 Strike Fighter Squadrons 2 Inactive Squadrons 2.1 Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadrons 2.2 Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons 2.3 Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 2.4 Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons 2.5 Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Squadrons 2.6 Helicopter Utility Squadrons 2.7 Attack Squadrons 2.8 Attack Squadrons (All Weather) 2.9 Reconnaissance Heavy Attack Squadrons 2.10 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Training Squadron 2.11 Heavy Attack Squadrons 2.12 Attack Mining Squadron 2.13 Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron 2.14 Light Attack Squadron 2.15 Heavy Photographic Squadrons 2.16 Carrier Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons 2.17 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadrons 2.18 Bombing Squadrons/Light Bombing Squadrons 2.19 Composite Squadrons 3 Fleet Composite Squadrons (1956-present) 4 Night Composite Squadrons 5 Composite Photographic Reconnaissance Squadrons 6 Cruiser Scouting Squadrons 7 Photographic Squadrons 8 Evacuation Squadrons 9 Fighter Squadrons/Fighting Plane Squadrons 10 Strike Fighter Squadrons/Fighter Attack Squadrons 11 All Weather Fighter Squadrons 12 Fighter Squadrons Composite 13 Night Fighting Squadrons 14 Light Photographic Reconnaissance Squadrons 15 Escort-Fighter Squadrons 16 Escort -Scouting Squadrons 17 Rescue Squadrons 18 Photographic Squadrons 19 Utility Squadron/General Utility Squadron 20 Weather Squadrons/Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons 21 Special Task Force Squadrons 22 Training Squadrons 23 Spotting Squadron (1922) 24 Observation Squadrons (1923-1945, 1947-1949, 1967-1968) 25 Composite Spotting Squadrons 26 Observation Fighter Squadrons 27 Patrol Squadrons 28 Patrol Bombing Squadrons 29 Meteorological Squadrons 30 Patrol Squadron Special Units 31 Patrol/Amphibious Squadrons 32 Patrol Heavy/Land Squadrons 33 Patrol Medium/Land Squadrons 34 Patrol medium/seaplane squadrons 35 Electronic countermeasures squadrons (1955-1960) 36 Fleet air reconnaissance squadrons (1961-present) 37 Transport squadrons (1942-1958) 38 Fleet tactical support squadrons (1958-1976) 39 Logistics support squadrons (1976-present) 40 Fleet tactical support squadrons (1960-1976) 41 Fleet logistics support squadrons (1976-present) 42 Air Transport Evacuation Squadrons 43 Transport and ferry squadrons (1943-1946) 44 Air ferry transport squadrons (1943-1948) 45 Aircraft ferry squadron (1957-1986) 46 Utility Transport Squadrons 47 Ferry Command Service Squadron 48 Transport utility squadrons 49 Scouting squadrons (1922-1946) 50 Carrier antisubmarine squadrons (1950-1993) 51 Sea control squadrons (1993-present) 52 Antisubmarine fighter squadrons 53 Torpedo squadrons (1930-1946) 54 Training squadrons (1960-present) 55 Night Torpedo Squadrons 56 Utility Squadrons 57 Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons 57.1 (1952-1971) 57.2 (1967-1975) 58 Aircraft Development Squadrons 59 Antarctic Development Squadron 60 Oceanographic Development Squadron 61 References 62 See also

[edit] Active Squadrons

[edit] Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons

Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons were formed in 1965, with there primary missions being combat search and rescue and fleet logistics support. These squadrons are slowly being redesignated as Helicopter Sea Combat Squadrons to reflect their transition from the MH-53E Sea Dragon to the MH-60S Seahawk. ^[1]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
HC-4		Black Stallions
HC-7		Seadevils
HC-85		Golden Gators

[edit] 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^[2]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
HCS-4		Red Wolves
HCS-5		Firehawks

[edit] 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

[edit] 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]

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

[edit] 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]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
HSC-2		Fleet Angels
HSC-3		Merlins
HSC-21		Blackjacks
HSC-22		Sea Knights
HSC-23		Wild Cards
HSC-25		Island Knights
HSC-26		Chargers
HSC-28		Dragon Whales
HSC-85		High Rollers

[edit] 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]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
HS-2		Golden Falcons
HS-3		Tridents
HS-4		Black Knights
HS-5		Nightdippers
HS-6		Indians
HS-7		Dusty Dogs
HS-8		Eightballers
HS-10		Warhawks
HS-11		Dragonslayers
HS-14		Chargers
HS-15		Red Lions
HS-75		Emerald Knights

[edit] 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]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
HSL-37		Easy Riders
HSL-40		Airwolves
HSL-42		Proud Warriors
HSL-44		Swamp Fox
HSL-45		Wolfpack
HSL-46		Grandmasters
HSL-47		Saberhawks
HSL-48		Vipers
HSL-49		Scorpions
HSL-51		Warlords
HSL-60		Jaguars
HSL-84		Thunderbolts
HSL-94		Titans

[edit] 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]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
HT-8		Eightballers
HT-19		Vigilant Eagles

[edit] 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]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
VAQ-129		Vikings
VAQ-130		Zappers
VAQ-131		Lancers
VAQ-132		Scorpions
VAQ-133		Scorpions
VAQ-134		Garudas
VAQ-135		Black Ravens
VAQ-136		Gauntlets
VAQ-137		Rooks
VAQ-138		Yellowjackets
VAQ-139		Cougars
VAQ-140		Patriots
VAQ-141		Shadowhawks
VAQ-142		Gray Wolves
VAQ-209		Star Warriors

[edit] 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]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
VAW-77		Nightwolves
VAW-112		Golden Hawks
VAW-113		Black Eagles
VAW-115		Liberty Bells
VAW-116		Sun Kings
VAW-117		Wallbangers
VAW-120		Grey Hawks
VAW-121		Blue Tails
VAW-123		Screwtops
VAW-124		Bear Aces
VAW-125		Tigertails
VAW-126		Seahawks

[edit] 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]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
VC-6		Firebees
VC-8		Redtail

[edit] 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]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname VFA-2 Bounty Hunters VFA-11 Red Rippers VFA-14 Tophatters VFA-15 Valions VFA-22 Fighting Redcocks VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet VFA-27 Royal Maces VFA-32 Swordsmen VFA-37 Ragin Bulls VFA-41 Black Aces VFA-81 Sunliners VFA-82 Marauders VFA-83 Rampagers VFA-86 Sidewinders VFA-87 Golden Warriors VFA-94 Mighty Shrikes VFA-97 Warhawks VFA-102 Diamondbacks VFA-103 Jolly Rogers VFA-105 Gunslingers VFA-106 Gladiators

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname VFA-113 Stingers VFA-115 Eagles VFA-125 Rough Raiders VFA-127 Cylons VFA-131 Wildcats VFA-132 Privateers VFA-136 Knighthawks VFA-137 Kestrels VFA-143 Pukin Dogs VFA-146 Blue Diamonds VFA-147 Argonauts VFA-151 Vigilantes VFA-161 Chargers VFA-192 Golden Dragons VFA-195 Dambusters VFA-203 Blue Dolphins VFA-204 River Rattlers VFA-211 Fighting Checkmates VFA-213 Black Lions VFA-303 Goldenhawks VFA-305 Lobos

[edit] Inactive Squadrons

[edit] 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

[edit] 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-3		Pack 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			April 1, 1994

[edit] 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-19		Golden Bears	November 5, 1994

[edit] Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Deactivated/Redesignated
HS-1		Seahorses	May 28, 1997
HS-9		Sea Griffins	April 30, 1993
HS-12		Wyverns	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			October 1, 1994

[edit] Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Squadrons

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Deactivated/Redesignated
HSL-30		The Invaders	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-43		Battle Cats	February 2007
HSL-74		Demon Elves	April 1, 1994

[edit] Helicopter Utility Squadrons

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

[edit] Attack Squadrons

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VA-1A Tophatters Aug 2, 1948 VA-1B Red Checkertails September 1, 1948 VA-1E September 1, 1948 VA-2A Valions September 1, 1948 VA-2B Beasts September 1, 1948 VA-2E Valions 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-6B July 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-12 Flying Ubangis August 2, 1948 VA-12A July 15, 1948 VA-13A Hell Razors August 2, 1948 VA-14 Tophatters December 15, 1949 VA-14A Uninvited August 2, 1948 VA-15 Valions October 1, 1986 VA-15A Flying Cannons July 15, 1948 VA-16A Gremlins June 15, 1948 VA-17A Battering Rams August 11, 1948 VA-18A Devils Diplomats August 11, 1948 VA-19A Bulldogs August 24, 1948 VA-20A August 24, 1948 VA-21A August 5, 1947 VA-22 Fighting Redcocks May 4, 1990 VA-22A August 5, 1948 VA-23 Black Knights April 1, 1970 VA-24 Corsairs March 9, 1959 VA-25 Tigers July 1, 1959 VA-26 Skylancers April 11, 1958 VA-27 Royal Maces January 24, 1991 VA-34 Blue Blasters February 15, 1950 VA-35 Black Panthers January 31, 1995 VA-36 Road Runners April 1, 1994 VA-37 Bulls November 28, 1990 VA-38 October 1, 1968 VA-42 Green Pawns September 30, 1994 VA-43 Challengers June 1, 1973 VA-44 Hornets June 8, 1950 VA-45 Blackbirds June 8, 1950 VA-46 Clansman 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-63 Flying Redcocks May 4, 1990 VA-64 Black Lancers November 7, 1969 VA-65 Tigers March 31, 1993 VA-66 Waldomen October 1, 1986 VA-67 June 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-81 Sunliners February 4, 1988 VA-82 Marauders July 13, 1987 VA-83 Rampagers March 3, 1988

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Deactivated/Redesignated VA-84 November 29, 1949 VA-85 Black Falcons September 30, 1994 VA-86 Sidewinders July 15, 1987 VA-87 Golden 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-97 Warhawks January 24, 1991 VA-104 Hells Archers March 31, 1959 VA-105 Gunslingers February 1, 1959 VA-106 Gladiators November 7, 1969 VA-112 Bombing Broncos October 10, 1969 VA-113 Stingers March 25, 1983 VA-114 December 1, 1949 VA-115 Eagles October 12, 1996 VA-116 Road Runners February 25, 1959 VA-122 Flying Eagles May 31, 1991 VA-125 Rough 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-147 Argonauts 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-156 Iron 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-174 Hell Razors June 30, 1988 VA-175 Devils Diplomats March 15, 1958 VA-176 Thunderbolts October 1, 1992 VA-185 Night Hawks August 30, 1991 VA-192 Golden dragons January 10, 1986 VA-194 Winged Lightnings December 1, 1949 VA-195 Dambusters 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-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 Hackers 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-923 Rough Riders February 4, 1953

[edit] 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

[edit] 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, 1966
RVAH-12		Speartips	July 2, 1979
RVAH-13		Bats	June 30, 1976

[edit] Carrier Airborne Early Warning Training Squadron

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

[edit] 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-10		Vikings	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

[edit] Attack Mining Squadron

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

[edit] Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron

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

[edit] Light Attack Squadron

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

[edit] Heavy Photographic Squadrons

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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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-122		Steeljaw	March 31, 1996
VAW-127		Seabats	September 30, 1991

[edit] 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-114 October 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

[edit] Composite Squadrons

• 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

[edit] Fleet Composite Squadrons (1956-present)

• VC-5
• VC-6
• VC-8

[edit] Night Composite Squadrons

• VCN-

[edit] Composite Photographic Reconnaissance Squadrons

• VCP-

[edit] Cruiser Scouting Squadrons

• VCS-

[edit] Photographic Squadrons

• VD-

[edit] Evacuation Squadrons

• VE-

[edit] Fighter Squadrons/Fighting Plane Squadrons

• VF-1
• VF-1B
• VF-1E
• VF-1L
• VF-2
• VF-2A
• VF-2B
• VF-2E
• VF-2S
• VF-3
• VF-3A
• VF-3B
• VF-3E
• VF-3S
• VF-4
• VF-4A
• VF-4B
• VF-5
• VF-5A
• VF-5B
• VF-5S
• VF-6
• VF-6A
• VF-6B
• VF-7
• VF-7A
• VF-7B
• VF-8
• VF-8A
• VF-8B
• VF-9
• VF-9A
• VF-10
• VF-10A
• VF-11
• VF-11A
• VF-12
• VF-12A
• VF-13
• VF-13A
• VF-14
• VF-14A
• VF-15
• VF-15A
• VF-16
• VF-16A
• VF-17
• VF-17A
• VF-18
• VF-18A
• VF-19
• VF-19A
• VF-20
• VF-20A
• VF-21
• VF-21A
• VF-22
• VF-22A
• VF-23
• VF-24
• VF-25
• VF-26
• 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
• VF-99
• VF-100
• VF-101
• VF-102
• VF-111
• VF-112
• VF-113
• VF-114
• VF-121
• VF-122
• VF-123
• VF-124
• VF-125
• VF-126
• VF-131
• VF-132
• VF-133
• VF-141
• VF-142
• VF-143
• VF-144
• VF-150
• VF-151
• VF-152
• VF-153
• VF-154
• VF-161
• VF-162
• VF-171
• VF-172
• VF-173
• VF-174
• VF-191
• VF-192
• VF-193
• VF-194
• VF-201
• VF-202
• VF-212
• VF-213
• VF-214
• VF-301
• VF-302
• VF-303
• VF-653
• VF-661
• VF-671
• VF-713
• VF-721
• VF-742
• VF-781
• VF-783
• VF-791
• VF-821
• VF-831
• VF-837
• VF-871
• VF-874
• VF-884
• VF-916
• VF-921

[edit] Strike Fighter Squadrons/Fighter Attack Squadrons

• VFA-11
• VFA-14
• VFA-15
• VFA-22
• VFA-25
• VFA-27
• VFA-32
• VFA-37
• VFA-41
• VFA-81
• VFA-82
• VFA-83
• VFA-86
• VFA-87
• VFA-94
• VFA-97
• VFA-103
• VFA-105
• VFA-106
• VFA-113
• VFA-115
• VFA-125
• VFA-127
• VFA-131
• VFA-132
• VFA-136
• VFA-137
• VFA-143
• VFA-146
• VFA-147
• VFA-151
• VFA-161
• VFA-192
• VFA-195
• VFA-203
• VFA-204
• VFA-211
• VFA-213
• VFA-303
• VFA-305

[edit] All Weather Fighter Squadrons

• VF(AW)-3
• VF(AW)-4

[edit] Fighter Squadrons Composite

• VFC-12
• VFC-13

[edit] 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

[edit] Light Photographic Reconnaissance Squadrons

• VFP-62
• VFP-63

[edit] Escort-Fighter Squadrons

• VGF-26
• VGF-27
• VGF-28
• VGF-29

[edit] Escort -Scouting Squadrons

• VGS-

[edit] Rescue Squadrons

• VH-

[edit] Photographic Squadrons

• VD-
• VJ-

[edit] Utility Squadron/General Utility Squadron

[edit] Weather Squadrons/Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons

• VJ-

[edit] Special Task Force Squadrons

• VK-

[edit] Training Squadrons

• VT-10
• VT-86

[edit] Spotting Squadron (1922)

• VO-

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

• VO-67

[edit] Composite Spotting Squadrons

• VOC-1
• VOC-2

[edit] Observation Fighter Squadrons

• VOF-1
• VOF-2

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] Meteorological Squadrons

• VPM-

[edit] Patrol Squadron Special Units

• VPU-1
• VPU-2

==Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons== (1945-1948)

• VPW-

==Air Early Warning Squadrons== (1948)

• VPW-

[edit] Patrol/Amphibious Squadrons

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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] Electronic countermeasures squadrons (1955-1960)

• VQ-

[edit] Fleet air reconnaissance squadrons (1961-present)

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

[edit] Transport squadrons (1942-1958)

• VR-

[edit] Fleet tactical support squadrons (1958-1976)

• VR-1
• VR-30

[edit] 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

[edit] Fleet tactical support squadrons (1960-1976)

• VRC-

[edit] 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.)

[edit] Air Transport Evacuation Squadrons

• VRE-

[edit] Transport and ferry squadrons (1943-1946)

• VRF-

[edit] Air ferry transport squadrons (1943-1948)

• VRF-

[edit] Aircraft ferry squadron (1957-1986)

• VRF-31, AIRFERRON 31, "Storkliners," Breezy Point, Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia

[edit] Utility Transport Squadrons

• VRJ-

[edit] Ferry Command Service Squadron

• VRS-

[edit] Transport utility squadrons

• VRU-

[edit] Scouting squadrons (1922-1946)

• VS-

[edit] Carrier antisubmarine squadrons (1950-1993)

• VS-21
• VS-22
• VS-23
• VS-24
• VS-25
• VS-27
• VS-29
• VS-30
• VS-31
• VS-32
• VS-33
• VS-35
• VS-37
• VS-38
• VS-41
• VS-892
• VS-931

[edit] Sea control squadrons (1993-present)

• VS-72

[edit] Antisubmarine fighter squadrons

• VSF-1
• VSF-3

[edit] Torpedo squadrons (1930-1946)

• VT-4
• VT-8
• VT-51

[edit] Training squadrons (1960-present)

• VT-2
• VT-3
• VT-4
• VT-6
• VT-7
• VT-9
• VT-10
• VT-19
• VT-21
• VT-22
• VT-27
• VT-28
• VT-31
• VT-35
• VT-86

[edit] 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.

[edit] Utility Squadrons

• VU-10

[edit] Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons

[edit] (1952-1971)

• VW-1

[edit] (1967-1975)

• VW-1

[edit] Aircraft Development Squadrons

• VX-1
• VX-3
• VX-4
• VX-5
• VX-6
• VX-9

[edit] Antarctic Development Squadron

• VXE-6

[edit] Oceanographic Development Squadron

• VXN-8

[edit] 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.

[edit] See also