This page lists all the flying units of United States Naval Aviation, since its formation.
To be added.
United States Navy
Historical Orders of Battle Listing
of the United States Navy
This page lists the historical Orders of Battle for United States Naval Aviation.
To be added.
Naval Air Force Reserve – Current
of the United States Navy
Naval Air Force Reserve, based at NAS North Island,CA
– Tactical Support Wing, based at JRB Fort Worth,TX
– Fleet Logistic Support Wing, based at JRB Fort Worth,TX
|
Unit |
Type |
Base |
Code |
| North Island | |||
| Tactical Support Wing | Fort Worth | AF | |
| VFA-204 River Rattlers | F-18A+(12) | New Orleans | AF |
| VAQ-209 Star Warriors | EA-6B(4) | Andrews | AF |
| VAW-77 Night Wolves | E-2C(4) | New Orleans | AF |
| VFC-12 Fighting Omars | F-18C(12) | Oceana | AF |
| VFC-13 Saints | F-5E/F/N(3/1/14) | Fallon | AF |
| VFC-111 Soundowners | F-5F/N(1/18) | Key West | AF |
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| Fleet Logistic Support Wing | Fort Worth | ||
| VR-1 Starlifters | C-20D(2),C-37B(2) | Andrews | JK |
| VR-1/ETDP Starlifters | C-37A(1) | Andrews | JK |
| VR-46 Peach Airlines | C-9B(4) | Fort Worth | JS |
| VR-48 Capital Skyliners | C-20G(2) | Andrews | JR |
| VR-51 Windjammers | C-20G(2) | MCAF Kaneohe Bay | RG |
| VR-52 Taskmasters | C-9B(4) | Willow Grove | JT |
| VR-53 Capital Express | C-130T(4) | Andrews | AX |
| VR-54 Revelers | C-130T(4) | New Orleans | CW |
| VR-55 Minuteman | C-130T(3) | Point Mugu | RU |
| VR-56 Globemasters | C-9B(4) | Oceana | JU |
| VR-57 Conquistadors | C-40A(3) | North Island | RX |
| VR-58 Sun Seekers | C-40A(3) | Jacksonville | JV |
| VR-59 Lonestar Express | C-40A(3) | Fort Worth | RY |
| VR-61 Islanders | C-9B(4) | Whidbey Island | RS |
| VR-62 Nomads | C-130T(4) | Jacksonville | JW |
| VR-64 Condors | C-130T(3) | Willow Grove | LU |
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Figures in brackets indicate number of aircraft flown in each squadron.
ETDP = Executive Transport Detachment Pacific
JRB = Joint Reserve Base
MCAF Marine Corps Air Facility
NAS = Naval Air Station
VAQ = Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron
VAW = Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron
VFA = Strike Fighter Squadron
VFC = Fighter Squadron Composite
VR = Fleet Logistics Support Squadron
Type Wings – Current
of the United States Navy
Strike Fighter Wing, Atlantic, based at NAS Oceana,VA
Strike Fighter Wing, Pacific, based at NAS Lemoore,CA
Electronic Combat Wing, Pacific, based at NAS Whidbey Island,WA
Command, Control, Logistics Wing, based at NAS Point Mugu,CA
Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, Atlantic, based at Chambers Field, NS Norfolk,VA
Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, Pacific, based at NAS North Island,CA
Patrol & Reconnaissance Group, based at Chambers Field, NS Norfolk,VA
– Patrol & Recon Wing 2, based at MCAF Kaneohe Bay,HI
– Patrol & Recon Wing 10, based at NAS Whidbey Island,WA
– Patrol & Recon Wing 11, based at NAS Jacksonville,FL
– Patrol & Recon Force 5th Fleet, based at Misawa Air Base, Japan
– Patrol & Recon Force 7th Fleet, based at Misawa Air Base, Japan
Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, Atlantic, based at NAS Mayport,FL
Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, Pacific, based at NAS North Island,CA
Fleet Air Forward, based at NAS Atsugi, Japan
Strategic Communication Wing 1, based at Tinker AFB,OK
Training Wing 1, based at NAS Meridian,MS
Training Wing 2, based at NAS Kingsville,TX
Training Wing 4, based at NAS Corpus Christi,TX
Training Wing 5, based at NAS Whiting Field,FL
Training Wing 6, based at NAS Pensacola,FL
Naval Air System Command, based at NAS Patuxent River,MD
– Test Wing Atlantic, based at NAS Patuxent River,MD
– Weapons Test Wing Pacific, based at NAS China Lake,CA
Operational Test & Evaluation Force, based at Chambers Field, NS Norfolk,VA
Naval Research Laboratory, based at Washington,DC
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Unit |
Type |
Base |
Code |
| TYPE WINGS | |||
| Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic | Oceana | ||
| VFA-106 Gladiators (FRS) |
F-18C/D(13),F-18E/F(12/21) |
Oceana | AD |
| Strike Fighter Wing Pacific | Lemoore | ||
| VFA-101 Grim Reapers (FRS) | F-35C(15) | Eglin AFB | EG |
| VFA-122 Flying Eagle (FRS) | F-18E(20),F-18F(52) | Lemoore | |
| VFA-125 Rough Riders (FRS) | F-18B/C/D,T-34C | Lemoore | NJ |
| NSAWS |
F-18A/B/F(24/4/1),E-2C(2), SH-60F(3),MH-60S(2) |
Fallon | |
| Strike Fighter Wing Pacific Detachment | F-18A(10),F-18B(8) | Fallon | |
| Electronic Attack Wing Pacific | Whidbey Island | NL | |
| VAQ-129 New Vikings (FRS) | EA-6B(20),EA-18G(3),F-18F | Whidbey Island | NL |
| VAQ-132 Scorpions | EA-18G(5) | Whidbey Island | NL |
| VAQ-133 Wizards | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | NL |
| VAQ-142 Gray Wolves | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | NL |
| Command, Control, Logistics Wing | Point Mugu | ||
| VAW-120 Greyhawks (FRS) | E-2C(10),C-2A(7) | Chambers Field | AD |
| VRC-30 The Providers | C-2A(10) | North Island | RW |
| VRC-40 Codfish Airlines | C-2A(15) | Chambers Field | JK |
| Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic | Chambers Field | ||
| HM-14 Vanguard | MH-53E(10) | Chambers Field | BJ |
| HM-15 Blackhawks | MH-53E(6) | Chambers Field | TB |
| HM-15/Det.1 Blackhawks | MH-53E(4) | Muharraq AB / Bahrain | BJ |
| HSC-2 Fleet Angels (FRS) | MH-60S(15) | Chambers Field | HU |
| HSC-22 Sea Knights | MH-60S(12) | Chambers Field | AM |
| HSC-26 Chargers | MH-60S(12) | Chambers Field | HW |
| HSC-26/Det.1 Chargers | MH-60S(4) | Muharraq AB / Bahrain | HW |
| HSC-28 Bay Raiders | MH-60S(12) | Chambers Field | BR |
| HSC-28/Det. Naples Bay Raiders | MH-60S(1) | Naples,Italy | BR |
| HSC-84 Redwolves (NR) | HH-60H(8) | Chambers Field | NW |
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| Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific | North Island | ||
| HS-10 Warhawks (FRS) | SH-60F(16) | North Island | RA |
| HSC-3 Merlins (FRS) | MH-60S(8) | North Island | SA |
| HSC-21 Blackjacks | MH-60S(17) | North Island | VR |
| HSC-23 Wildcards | MH-60S(8) | North Island | WC |
| HSC-85 Golden Gaters (NR) | MH-60S(6) | North Island | NW |
| HSC-85/Det.A Golden Gaters (NR) | MH-60S(2) | San Clemente | NW |
| Patrol & Recon Group | Chambers Field | ||
| VP-30 Crow’s Nest (FRS) | P-3C(32) | Jacksonville | LL |
| VP-30/Det.1 Crow’s Nest (FRS) | C-20A(1) | Sigonella,Italy | LL |
| Patrol & Recon Wing 2 | RQ-4A(2) | MCAF Kaneohe Bay | |
| VPU-2 Wizards | P-3C(3),UP-3A(1) | MCAF Kaneohe Bay | SP |
| VP-4 Skinny Dragons | P-3C(10) | MCAF Kaneohe Bay | YD |
| VP-9 Golden Eagles | P-3C(10) | MCAF Kaneohe Bay | PD |
| VP-47 Golden Swordsmen | P-3C(10) | MCAF Kaneohe Bay | RD |
| Patrol & Recon Wing 10 | Whidbey Island | ||
| VP-1 Screaming Eagles | P-3C(9) | Whidbey Island | YB |
| VP-40 Fighting Marlins | P-3C(9) | Whidbey Island | QE |
| VP-46 Gray Knights | P-3C(9) | Whidbey Island | RC |
| VP-69 Totems (NR) | P-3C(6) | Whidbey Island | PJ |
| VQ-1 World Watchers | EP-3E(4),UP-3P(3) | Whidbey Island | PR |
| VQ-2 Batman | EP-3E(6),P-3C(1) | Whidbey Island | JQ |
| Patrol & Recon Wing 11 | Jacksonville | ||
| VP-5 Mad Foxes | P-3C(9) | Jacksonville | LA |
| VP-8 Tigers | P-3C(9) | Jacksonville | LC |
| VP-10 Red Lancers | P-3C(9) | Jacksonville | LD |
| VP-16 Eagles | P-3C(9) | Jacksonville | LF |
| VP-26 Tridents | P-3C(9) | Jacksonville | LK |
| VP-45 Pelicans | P-3C(9) | Jacksonville | LN |
| VP-62 Broadarrows (NR) | P-3C(6) | Jacksonville | LT |
| VPU-1 Old Buzzards | P-3C(3),UP-3A(1) | Jacksonville | OB |
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| Patrol & Recon Force 5.Fleet/CTF-57 | Atsugi,Japan | ||
| Patrol & Recon Force 7.Fleet/CTF-72 | Atsugi,Japan | ||
| VP (TDY) | P-3C (TDY) | Kadena AB/Japan | |
| VP/Det.1 (TDY) | P-3C (TDY) | Misawa,Japan | |
| Pacific Missile Range Facility | C-26D(3) | Barking Sands | |
| Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic | Mayport | ||
| HSM-40 Air Wolves (FRS) | SH-60B(15), MH-60R(15) | Mayport | HK |
| HSL-42 Proud Warriors | SH-60B(14) | Jacksonville | HH |
| HSL-44 Swamp Foxes | SH-60B(14) | Jacksonville | HP |
| HSL-46 Grandmasters | SH-60B(14) | Mayport | HQ |
| HSL-48 Vipers | SH-60B(14) | Mayport | HR |
| HSL-60 Jaguars (NR) | SH-60B(6) | Mayport | NW |
| Helicopter MaritimeStrike Wing Pacific | North Island | ||
| HSL-37 Easy Riders | SH-60B(10) | MCAF Kaneohe Bay | TH |
| HSM-41 Sea Hawks (FRS) | MH-60R(15) | North Island | TS |
| HSL-43 Battle Cats | SH-60B(10) | North Island | TT |
| HSL-45 Wolfpack | SH-60B(10) | North Island | TZ |
| HSL-49 Scorpions | SH-60B(10) | North Island | TX |
| HSL-51 Warlords | SH-60B(10) | Atsugi,Japan | TA |
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| Fleet Air Forward | Atsugi,Japan | ||
| HSC-25 Island Knights | MH-60S(12) | Andersen AFB, Guam | RB |
| HSC-25/Det.6 Island Knights | MH-60S(2) | Atsugi,Japan | RB |
| Strategic Communication Wing 1 | Tinker | ||
| VQ-3 Ironmen | E-6B(6) | Tinker | TC |
| VQ-3/Det.A Ironmen | E-6B(2) | Travis | TC |
| VQ-4 Shadows | E-6B(6) | Tinker | HL |
| VQ-4/Det.A Shadows | E-6B(2) | Patuxent River | HL |
| VQ-7 Roughnecks | B-737(2) | Tinker | |
| Training Wing 1 | Meridian | A | |
| VT-7 Eagles | T-45C | Meridian | A |
| VT-9 Tigers | T-45C | Meridian | A |
| Training Wing 2 | Kingsville | B | |
| VT-21 Red Hawks | T-45A | Kingsville | B |
| VT-22 King Eagles | T-45A | Kingsville | B |
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| Training Wing 4 | Corpus Christi | D | |
| VT-27 Boomers | T-34C(35) | Corpus Christi | D |
| VT-28 Rangers | T-34C(36) | Corpus Christi | D |
| VT-31 Wise Owls | T-44A(57) | Corpus Christi | D |
| VT-35 Stingrays | TC-12B | Corpus Christi | D |
| Training Wing 5 | Whiting Field | E | |
| VT-2 Doerbirds | T-34C(49) | Whiting Field | E |
| VT-3 Red Knights | T-34C(49)>T-6A | Whiting Field | E |
| VT-6 Shooters | T-34C(49) | Whiting Field | E |
| HT-8 Eightballers | TH-57C | Whiting Field | E |
| HT-18 Vigilant Eagles | TH-57C | Whiting Field | E |
| HT-28 Hellions | TH-57C | Whiting Field | E |
| Training Wing 6 | Pensacola | F | |
| VT-4 Warbucks | T-1A, T-6A, T-39N | Pensacola | F |
| VT-10 Wildcats | T-1A, T-6A | Pensacola | F |
| VT-86 Sabre Hawks | T-45C, T-39G/N(3/15) | Pensacola | F |
| NFDS "Blue Angels" | F-18A(10), C-130F(1) | Pensacola | BA |
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| Naval Air System Command | Patuxent River | AI | |
| Naval Air Warfare Center | Arlington | AI | |
| Aircraft Division/NAWC | Patuxent River | AI | |
| NCCS (NCoastalSysCenter) | MH-53E(1) | Panama City | AI |
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| Test Wing Atlantic | Patuxent River | SD | |
| VX-20 | P-3C(13),KC-130F(2),T-2C(4),T-6A | Patuxent River | SD |
| HX-21 Blackjack |
UH-1Y(2),AH-1W/Z(3/3),TH-57C(2), MH-60S(2),CH-53E(1),MV-22B(7) |
Patuxent River | SD |
| VX-23 Salty Dogs |
F-18A/B/C/D/E/F(4/2/4/3/6/4), EA-6B(4), |
Patuxent River | SD |
| Naval Test Pilot School |
T-38A(11),T-6A(6),F-18B(4), UH-72A(1) |
Patuxent River | SD |
| Ranges and Test Facilities | Patuxent River | SD | |
| Chesapeake Bay Test Range | Chesepeake Bay | SD | |
| Atlantic Ocean Test Range | Wallops Island | SD | |
| Weapons Division/NAWC | Washington | AI | |
| Weapons Test Wing Pacific | China Lake | AI | |
| VX-30 Bloodhounds | NP-3D(3),F-18A/B(2/3),S-3B(4) | Point Mugu | AI |
| VX-31 Dust Devils |
F-18A+/B/C/D/E/F(1/2/3/2/2/8), AV-8B (6), UH-1Y(1), AH-1Z(1), SH-60F(3) |
China Lake | AI |
| Weapons Division/NAWC | San Nicolas | AI | |
| Weapons Division/NAWC | Barking Sands | AI | |
| Weapons Division/NAWC | Kanai | AI | |
| Operational Test & Evaluation Force | Chambers Field | ||
| VX-1 ASW-Pioneers | P-3C(9),SH-60B(12) | Patuxent River | JA |
| VX-9 Vampires | F-18A(12),AV-8B(3),AH-1W(3) | China Lake | XE |
| Naval Research Laboratory | Washington | ||
| VXS-1 Warlocks | P-3B(4),RC-12F/M(1/1) | Patuxent River | |
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Figures in brackets indicate number of aircraft flown in each squadron.
FRS = Fleet Replacement Squadron
HC = Helicopter Support Squadron
HM = Helicopter Minewarfare Squadron
HS = Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron
HSC = Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
HSL = Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light
HSM = Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron
HT = Helicopter Training Squadron
HX = Helicopter Development Squadron
MCAF = Marine Corps Air Facility
NAS = Naval Air Station
NFDS "Blue Angels" = Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron "Blue Angels"
NR = Naval Reserve
NS = Naval Station
NSWAS = Naval Strike Warfare Air School
NWTS = Naval Weapons Test Squadron
VAQ = Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron
VAW = Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron
VC = Composite Squadron
VFA = Strike Fighter Squadron
VQ = Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron
VRC = Fleet Logistics Support Squadron
VT = Training Squadron
VX = Development Squadron
VXS = Scientific Development Squadron
Carrier Air Wings – Current
of the United States Navy
|
Unit |
Type |
Base |
Code |
| CARRIER AIR WINGS | |||
| CVW 1 AB | CVN-65 "Enterprise" | Oceana | AB |
| VAW-123 Screwtops | E-2C(4) | Chambers Field | AB |
| VAQ-137 Rooks | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | AB |
| VFA-11 Red Rippers | F-18F(12) | Oceana | AB |
| VFA-136 Knighthawks | F-18E(12) | Oceana | AB |
| VFA-211 Checkmates | F-18F(12) | Oceana | AB |
| VMFA-251 Thunderbolts | F-18C(12) | MCAS Beaufort | AB |
| HS-11 Dragon Slayers | SH-60F(4),HH-60H(2) | Jacksonville | AB |
| VRC-40/Det.4 Rawhides | C-2A(2) | Chambers Field | AB |
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| CVW 2 NE | CVN-72 "Abraham Lincoln" | Lemoore | NE |
| VAW-116 Sun Kings | E-2C(4) | Point Mugu | NE |
| VAQ-131 Lancers | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | NE |
| VFA-2 Bounty Hunters | F-18F(12) | Lemoore | NE |
| VFA-34 Blue Blasters | F-18C(10) | Oceana | NE |
| VFA-137 Kestrels | F-18E(12) | Lemoore | NE |
| VFA-151 Vigilantes | F-18C(10) | Lemoore | NE |
| HSC-12 Golden Falcons | MH-60S(8) | North Island | NE |
| HSM-77 Saberhawks | MH-60R(11) | North Island | NE |
| VRC-30/Det.2 The Providers | C-2A(2) | North Island | NE |
| CVW 3 AC | CVN-75 "Harry S. Truman" | Oceana | AC |
| VAW-126 Seahawks | E-2C(4) | Chambers Field | AC |
| VAQ-130 Zappers | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | AC |
| VFA-32 Swordsmen | F-18F(12) | Oceana | AC |
| VFA-37 Bulls | F-18C(10) | Oceana | AC |
| VFA-105 Gunslingers | F-18E(12) | Oceana | AC |
| VMFA-312 Checkerboards | F-18C(10) | MCAS Beaufort | AC |
| HS-7 Shamrocks | SH-60F(4),HH-60H(2) | Jacksonville | AC |
| VRC-40/Det.5 Rawhides | C-2A(2) | Chambers Field | AC |
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| CVW 5 NF | CVN-73 "Washington" | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| VAW-115 Liberty Bells | E-2C(4) | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| VAQ-136 Gauntlets | EA-6B(4) | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| VFA-27 Royal Maces | F-18E(12) | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| VFA-102 Diamondbacks | F-18F(12) | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| VFA-115 Eagles | F-18E(12) | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| VFA-195 Dambusters | F-18C(10) | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| HS-14 Chargers | SH-60F(4),HH-60H(2) | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| VRC-30/Det.5 The Providers | C-2A(4) | Atsugi,Japan | NF |
| CVW 7 AG | CVN-69 "Eisenhower" | Oceana | AG |
| VAW-121 Bluetails | E-2C(4) | Chambers Field | AA |
| VAQ-140 Patriots | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | AG |
| VFA-83 Rampagers | F-18C(10) | Oceana | AG |
| VFA-103 Jolly Rogers | F-18F(12) | Oceana | AG |
| VFA-131 Wildcats | F-18C(10) | Oceana | AG |
| VFA-143 Pukin’ Dogs | F-18E(12) | Oceana | AG |
| HS-5 Night Dippers | SH-60F(4),HH-60H(2) | Jacksonville | AG |
| VRC-40/Det.2 Rawhides | C-2A(2) | Chambers Field | AG |
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| CVW 8 AJ | CVN-77 "George H.W. Bush" | Oceana | AJ |
| VAW-124 Bear Aces | E-2C(4) | Chambers Field | AJ |
| VAQ-141 Shadowhawks | EA-18G(5) | Whidbey Island | AJ |
| VFA-15 Valions | F-18C(10) | Oceana | AJ |
| VFA-31 Tomcatters | F-18E(12) | Oceana | AJ |
| VFA-87 Golden Warriors | F-18A+(12) | Oceana | AJ |
| VFA-213 Black Lions | F-18F(12) | Oceana | AJ |
| HSC-9 Tridents | MH-60S(8) | Chambers Field | AJ |
| HSM-70 Spartans | MH-60R(11) | Jacksonville | AJ |
| VRC-40/Det.1 Rawhides | C-2A(2) | Chambers Field | AJ |
| CVW 9 NG | CVN-74 "John C. Stennis" | Lemoore | NG |
| VAW-112 Golden Hawks | E-2C(4) | Point Mugu | NG |
| VAQ-138 Yellow Jackets | EA-18G(5) | Whidbey Island | NG |
| VFA-192 Golden Dragons | F-18C(10) | Lemoore | NG |
| HSC-8 Eightballers | MH-60S(8) | North Island | NG |
| HSM-71 Raptors | MH-60R(11) | North Island | NG |
| VRC-30/Det.4 The Providers | C-2A(2) | North Island | NG |
| CVW 11 NH | CVN-68 "Nimitz" | Lemoore | NH |
| VAW-117 Wallbangers | E-2C(4) | Point Mugu | NH |
| VAQ-135 Black Ravens | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | NH |
| VFA-14 Top Hatters | F-18E(12) | Lemoore | NH |
| VFA-41 Black Aces | F-18F(12) | Lemoore | NH |
| VFA-86 Sidewinders | F-18C(10) | MCAS Beaufort | NH |
| VFA-97 Warhawks | F-18C(12) | Lemoore | NH |
| HS-6 Indians | SH-60F(4),HH-60H(2) | North Island | NH |
| VRC-30/Det.3 The Providers | C-2A(2) | North Island | NH |
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| CVW 14 NK | CVN-76 "Ronald Reagan" | Lemoore | NK |
| VAW-113 Black Eagles | E-2C(4) | Point Mugu | NK |
| VAQ-139 Cougars | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | NK |
| VFA-146 Blue Diamonds | F-18C(12) | Lemoore | NK |
| VFA-147 Argonauts | F-18E(10) | Lemoore | NK |
| VFA-154 Black Knights | F-18F(12) | Lemoore | NK |
| VMFA-323 Death Rattlers | F-18C(10) | Miramar | NK |
| HS-4 Black Knights | SH-60F(4),HH-60H(2) | North Island | NK |
| VRC-30/Det.1 The Providers | C-2A(2) | North Island | NK |
| CVW 17 AA | CVN-70 "Carl Vinson" | Oceana | AA |
| VAW-125 Tigertails | E-2C(4) | Chambers Field | AA |
| VAQ-134 Garudas | EA-6B(4) | Whidbey Island | AA |
| VFA-22 Fighting Redcocks | F-18F(12) | Lemoore | AA |
| VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet | F-18C(10) | Lemoore | AA |
| VFA-81 Sunliners | F-18E(12) | Oceana | AA |
| VFA-113 Stingers | F-18C(10) | Lemoore | AA |
| HS-15 Red Lions | SH-60F(4),HH-60H(2) | Jacksonville | AA |
| VRC-40/Det.3 Rawhides | C-2A(2) | Chambers Field | AA |
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Figures in brackets indicate number of aircraft flown in each squadron.
HS = Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron
HSC = Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
HSM = Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron
MCAF Marine Corps Air Facility
VAQ = Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron
VAW = Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron
VFA = Strike Fighter Squadron
VMFA = Marine Strike Fighter Squadron
VRC = Fleet Logistics Support Squadron
Current Order of Battle
of the United States Navy
Aircraft Not Used
by the United States Navy
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To be added.
United States Navy
Operator Profile
History
Narrative Summary
Key Dates
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The aircraft of the US Navy are fully operational.
Future Plans
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Markings
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History of Aircraft Designation Systems
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Department of the Navy, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350
Organisational Structure
US Naval aviation is divided into Carrier Air Wings, Type Wings and Naval Air Force Reserve. The Carrier Air Wings each comprise between 5 and 7 squadrons plus a C-2 detachment. The Type Wings are land-based specific mission units, (training, ASW patrol, mine clearance etc), which can include up to 10 squadrons. Naval Air Force Reserve comprises a Tactical Support Wing and a Fleet Logistics Support Wing.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
All-Time Flying Units List
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
US Naval Aviation currently operates from fifteen mayor airbases (Naval Air Stations), plus six Naval Air Facilities, three Naval Stations and two Joint Reserve Bases.
Current Military Air Bases Listing
All-Time Air Bases Used List
To be added.
Military Air Bases Listing
Aircraft-Carrying Ships
To be added.
More Information
Books
Military Balance (IISS)
United States Air Forces Directory 2012/13 (Ken Wardle)
US Navy & Marine Corps Air Power Directory (David Donald & Jon lake)
U. S. Navy Aircraft, 1921-1941; U. S. Marine Corps Aircraft, 1914-1959 (William T. Larkins)
Wings of the Fleet: US Navy and Marine Corps Aviation 1919-1941 (Peter Freeman, Mike Starmer)
United States Naval Aviation 1919-1941 (E. R. Johnson)
Magazines
World Air Power Journal No.9 p.140
Combat Aircraft March-April 2000
Combat Aircraft August 2002
Websites
America’s Navy (official homepage / includes aviation pages)
U.S. Navy in World War II
Naval Historical Center (Naval Aviation History)
United States Naval Aviation 1910-1995
Naval Air Systems Command
Any photographs illustrating this air arm would be welcome.
Current Aircraft Inventory
United States Navy
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing F-18A/B Hornet | 33/24 | 33/24 | 0 | Int/Attack/Train |
| Boeing F-18C/D Hornet | 268/41 | 268/41 | 0 | Int/Attack/Train |
| Boeing F-18E/F Super Hornet | 171/216 | 171/216 | 0 | Int/Attack/Train |
| Boeing NFA-18A/C/D | 1/2/3 | 1/2/3 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| Grumman EA-6B Prowler | 91 | 91 | 0 | ECM |
| Boeing EA-18G Growler | 12 | 12 | 0 | ECM |
| Lockheed EP-3E/J Orion | 11 | 11 | 0 | ELINT |
| Lockheed P-3C Orion | 147 | 147 | 0 | MR/ASW |
| Lockheed NP-3D Orion | 2 | 2 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| Lockheed UP-3A Orion | 4 | 4 | 0 | Utility |
| Lockheed VP-3A Orion | 5 | 5 | 0 | VIP/Special Missions |
| Grumman E-2C Hawkeye | 66 | 66 | 0 | AEW |
| Grumman TE-2C Hawkeye | 3 | 3 | 0 | Training |
| Lockheed S-3B Viking | 4 | 4 | 0 | Support |
| Boeing E-6B Mercury | 16 | 16 | 0 | TACAMO |
| Grumman C-2A Greyhound | 35 | 35 | 0 | COD |
| MDD C-9B Skytrain II (DC-9-30) | 15 | 15 | 0 | Transport |
| Raytheon UC-12B/F/M | 17/10/10 | 17/10/10 | 0 | Utility |
| Gulfstream C-20A/D/G (Gulfstream III) | 1/2/5 | 1/2/5 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Fairchild C-26D Metro | 7 | 7 | 0 | Transport |
| Gulfstream C-37A (Gulfstream V) | 1 | 1 | 0 | VIP Transport |
| Boeing C-40A (Boeing 737) | 9 | 9 | 0 | Transport |
| Lockheed C-130T Hercules | 19 | 19 | 0 | Transport |
| Northrop F-5F/N Tiger II | 4/40 | 4/40 | 0 | Aggressor |
| North American T-2C Buckeye | 4 | 4 | 0 | Training |
| Beech T-6A/B Texan II | 49/21 | 49/21 | 0 | Training |
| Raytheon T-34C Turbo-Mentor | 250 | 250 | 0 | Training |
| Northrop T-38C Talon | 9 | 9 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| Rockwell T-39D/G/N Sabreliner | 1/8/14 | 1/8/14 | 0 | Training |
| Raytheon T-44A Pegasus | 24 | 24 | 0 | Training |
| Boeing T-45A/C Goshawk | 59/145 | 59/145 | 0 | Training |
| Schweizer X-26A (SGS 2-32) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| Rockwell X-31A | 1 | 1 | 0 | Test |
| De Havilland Canada NU-1B Otter | 1 | 1 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| De Havilland Canada U-6A Beaver | 2 | 2 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| McDonnell QF-4N/S Phantom II | 2/16 | 2/16 | 0 | Target Drone |
| Bell HH-1N Iroquois | 23 | 23 | 0 | SAR/Utility |
| Bell UH-1N/Y Iroquois | 1/4 | 1/4 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| Boeing HH-46D Sea Knight | 4 | 4 | 0 | SAR |
| Sikorsky MH-53E Super Stallion | 28 | 28 | 0 | MCM |
| Bell TH-57B/C Sea Ranger | 45/75 | 45/75 | 0 | Training |
| Sikorsky HH-60H Sea Hawk | 38 | 38 | 0 | Combat SAR |
| Sikorsky MH-60R/S Sea Hawk | 50/150 | 50/150 | 0 | Assault/Utility |
| Sikorsky SH-60B/F Sea Hawk | 148/72 | 148/72 | 0 | ASW/SAR |
| Sikorsky NSH-60B Sea Hawk | 3 | 3 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| EADS UH-72A Lakota (EC.145) | 5 | 5 | 0 | Test & Eval |
| Northrop RQ-4A Global Hawk (UAV) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Recce/Surv. |
| General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (UAV) | 4 | 4 | 0 | Recce/Surv. |