Naval Aircrewman
Naval Air Crewman (AW) Rating Badge
Issued by	United States Navy
Type	Enlisted rating
Abbreviation	AW

Naval Aircrewman (AW) is an enlisted general rating of the U.S. Navy. Sailors in the AW rating serve as aircraft systems operators or inflight system maintenance technicians aboard U. S. Navy fixed and rotoray winged aircraft. They perform duties as varied as aerial gunners, rescue swimmers, radar and sonar operators, airborne mine countermeasures system operators, strategic communications systems specialists, loadmasters, repair technicians, and various other functions depending on the specific aircraft type in which they fly. The rating is divided into five subdivisions termed "service ratings". Those service ratings are: Naval Aircrewman Operator (AWO); Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (AWS); Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR); Naval Aircrewman Mechanical (AWF); and Naval Aircrewman Avionics (AWV).^[1] All five service ratings are identified by a single AW Rating Badge. Many technologically advanced navies have a similar trade.

The AW rating was originally established on 1 Sep 1968 by BuPers Note 1440 of 29 Feb 1968 as the "Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Operator" rating (abbreviated AW). It identified those Sailors who's job it was to operate radar, sonar and other submarine detection systems installed in the Navy's submarine hunting fixed and rotary winged aircraft of the time. In 1993 the rating name was changed to "Aviation Warfare Systems Operator" (without changing the AW abbreviation) by BuPers Note 1440 of 16 Nov 1993. The change in the rating's name reflected the expanded scope of the duties performed by AW Sailors who were by then flying in newer, more multi-mission aircraft and were performing, depending on the specific aircraft type, anti-surface warfare, combat search and rescue and/or naval special warfare support missions in addition to their traditional antisubmarine warfare functions.

In addition to Sailors in the AW rating, other Sailors primarily in aircraft maintenance ratings had been flying as crewmen aboard the Navy's various fixed and rotary winged utility, cargo or special mission aircraft performing airborne mine countermeasures, logistics, communications relay, airborne repair or maintenance of critical systems, flight engineer, loadmaster or other specialized functions.

On 2 May of 2005, NAVADMIN 092/05 titled "Helicopter Enlisted Naval Aircrew Rating Consolidation" was released which directed the consolidation of all helicopter aircrewmen in maintenance ratings (those holding Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC) of 78xx and 94xx) into the Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (AW) rating thereby bringing all helicopter aircrewmen into the AW rating.^{[2] [3]}

On 30 May of 2008, NAVADMIN 153/08 titled "Enlisted Naval Aircrew (NAC) Rating Consolidation" was released which brought about major changes to the AW rating. It changed the name of the AW rating from "Aviation Warfare Systems Operator" to "Naval Aircrewman" (while retaining the AW abbreviation); it converted all remaining aircrewmen with maintenance ratings to the AW rating (NAVADMIN 092/05 had previously converted all helicopter aircrewmen to the AW rating, but it had not converted the fixed wing maintenance rating crewmen to AW); and it subdivided the AW rating into five "service ratings." Those five service ratings being: Naval Aircrewman Operator (AWO); Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (AWS); Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR); Naval Aircrewman Mechanical (AWF); and Naval Aircrewman Avionics (AWV).

Naval Aircrewmen are easily identified by the Gold Wings which they wear which are similar to the wings of Naval Aviators who pilot the aircraft and of Naval Flight Officers who along with the Naval Aircrewmen perform the critical non-pilot functions which are essential to operating and employing naval aircraft. These Gold Wings are earned after an AW completes his or her training pipeline and reports to his or her first operational squadron. Within 18 months of arrival in the squadron the new Naval Aircrewman is required to earn qualification as a "Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist" (NAC). The qualification is earned through a training program in the squadron during which he or she is required to learn and demonstrate the knowledge and abilities required to operate and employ naval aircraft in the missions or tasks assigned.

Upon satisfactory completion of the program and demonstration of the required knowledge by sitting for a qualification board of the squadrons leaders, the new AW is awarded the Gold Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist "Wings" and the designation "NAC" is added to the Sailor's title or rate in the following manner "AWO2(NAC) John Smith." When spoken the designation "NAC" is spoken "Aircrew Warfare so "AWO2(NAC) John Smith" is spoken "Naval Aircrewman Operator Second Class, Aircrew Warfare, John Smith.^[4]

Prior to the change in the name of the AW rating from "Aviaition Warfare Systems Operator" to the current name "Naval Aircrewman", these Gold Wings were called "Naval Aircrew" Wings and the designation "(NAC)" was spoken "Naval Aircrew".

Following is an example of the change in the names of the rating and the wings:
-Prior to the changes: AW2(NAC) John Smith, spoken as "Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class, Naval Aircrew, John Smith.
-After the changes: AWS2(NAC) John Smith, spoken as "Naval Aircrewman Helicopter 2nd Class, Aircrew Warfare, John Smith.

The Navy offers two training programs to recruits and to fleet personnel both of which result in the Sailor becoming a Naval Aircrewmen (AW). Those two programs are the Aircrew Program which is abbreviated AIRC, and the Aviation Rescue Swimmer Program which is abbreviated AIRR. The initial training for both programs is conducted at Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS).^[5][6]

After completion of NACCS those in the AIRC program will progress directly to a rating specific "A" school. Assignment to an "A" school for a rating within the program will be made while assigned to NACCS and will be based on the applicant's test scores, personal desires and needs of the Navy. The ratings within the AIRC program are AWO, AWF and AWV.

While in NACCS Sailors in the AIRR program are also assigned to a follow-on "A" school for a rating within their program based on the same selection criteria described above, but those Sailors will attend Aviation Rescue Swimmer School (ARSS) after completion of NACCS and prior to reporting to their rating specific "A" school. The ratings within the AIRR program are AWR and AWS.

After Completion of the rating specific "A" school, training continues with assignment to an aircraft specific Fleet Replacement Squadron's Fleet Replacement Aircrew Training (FRAC) department where the AW learns the specifics of the aircraft he or she will be crewing.

Additionally, Sailors in either program will attend Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) training prior to reporting to their first operational squadron.

Training pipelines vary in length depending on the program (AIRC or AIRR) and the lengths of each the rating specific "A" schools (AWO, AWF, AWV, AWR, AWS) but on average it will take between 18 months and two years for an AW to complete his or her training pipeline.

• Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS)

NACCS, at NAS Pensacola, Florida, is a four week school whch trains and evaluates AW students in basic flight physiology and water survival. The course includes low-pressure hypobaric chamber training, night-vision evaluations, multi-station spatial-disorientation device (also known as the "spin and puke") training, and aircraft-emergency-water-egress device. The curriculum also includes advanced first aid and CPR and physical training with road runs up to 2–4 miles and one-mile swims.

• Aviation Rescue Swimmer School (ARSS)

ARSS is a six week school, also at NAS Pensacola, Florida. Is the second step in the AWR and AWS training pipeline (AWO, AWF and AWV do not attend ARSS) and leads to qualification as a Navy rescue swimmer. To graduate from Aviation Rescue Swimmer School applicants must:Be comfortable in a water and underwater environment;Quickly adapt to the use of mask, fins and snorkel;Be comfortable and proficient in administering medical and lifesaving procedures;Complete the Rescue Swimmer Fitness out Test:4 pull-ups in a flight suit and boots within 2 minutes,Carry two 50-pound dumbbells,Perform 42 push-ups in 2 minutes,Perform 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes,Swim a 400-meter buddy tow in 18 minutes;Complete all in-course testable evolutions:90 minutes of extensive calisthenics and 30 to 35 minute runs daily,Swim 800 meters within 20 minutes,Swim 1500 meters within 35 minutes,Swim 2000 meters within 55 minutes,Swim 400 meters buddy tow within 16 minutes,Swim 800 meters buddy tow within 35 minutes.^[7]

• “A” School

Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) provides accession students a basic introduction to the fundamentals the student must be well versed in to operate on their prospective platform. Active and passive electronic warfare, active and passive sonar. Reading sonograms, magnetic anomaly detection equipment, physics, wave propagation, oceanography, meteorology and working with classified information are included in this phase of training.

• Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE)

The Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) course is designed to provide Level "C" Code of Conduct training to pilots, flight officers, intelligence officers, aircrew, and other designated high-risk-of-capture personnel, as directed by respective TYCOMs/MCCDC in accordance with DOD Instruction 1300.21 and the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) executive agent instruction. Training encompasses those basic skills necessary for worldwide survival, facilitating search-and-rescue efforts, evading capture by hostile forces, resistance to interrogation, exploitation, and indoctrination, and escape from detention by enemy forces, in accordance with DOD Instruction 1300.21. It is based on and reinforces the values expressed in the code of conduct while maintaining an appropriate balance of sound educational methodology and realistic/stressful training scenarios.

Participation in SERE training requires certification of a current physical examination (within 1 year for aircrew) and completion of a medical-screening form within 14 days of training by competent medical authority (i.e., flight surgeon, IDC). If students report for training without medical and dental records, they are dis-enrolled from the course. Because SERE training is physically demanding, students must comply with their own service's body fat standards and have successfully passed their most recent physical-readiness test.

• Fleet Replacement Aircrew Training (FRAC)

This phase of training immerses the student much further into training for their specific platform and specialty. Typically, the student will report to an East Coast or West Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) to conduct training. Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) and tactics are also introduced. After completion of training and reporting for duty in the fleet, they are required to complete “on the job training” lasting around six months before being recognized as fully qualified.

There are several platforms (fixed wing P-3 Orion and rotary wing MH-60R/S aircraft, aircraft carriers, etc.) specialties and special certifications available within the rating. Additional training can be acquired to qualify rotary wing AWs as Combat Search and Rescue(CSAR) crewman. Below is a list of specialties within the rating.

(abbreviated as AWS/AWR)

These Aircrewmen have successfully completed Aviation Rescue Swimmer School (ARSS) in Pensacola, Florida along with the multiple schools in the training pipeline. According to multiple sources, the average pipeline graduation rate is 22%. Sailors who choose this career path need to possess above-average maturity and the ability to stay calm in high-stress situations. AIRR's are trained in basic emergency medicine, rappelling, and various other skills other AW's will not receive. They share many similarities to Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technicians. They are often utilized in humanitarian, combat, and peacetime missions. On average, with both the pipeline and required on-the-job training, it takes about two years to become a qualified AIRR. The training pipeline is as follows:

1. Aircrew Candidate School (3 weeks)
2. Rescue Swimmer School (5 weeks)
3. "A" School (7 weeks for AWS, 14 weeks for AWR)
4. SERE (2 weeks)
5. Fleet Replacement Squadrons (6-12 months at assigned Air Station)

(abbreviated as AWR)

AWRs go through NACCS and Rescue Swimmer Schools as well, then split off into their own pipeline from there. Going to A-School (13 weeks), FRAC(about 1 year long), SERE (2 weeks). AWRs perform the same jobs as regular AIRR crewman (AWS) as well as locating submarines using acoustics sensors, which has earned them the nickname "Subhunters". They also perform various Surface Warfare missions using Radar and other sensors on board the aircraft.

These AWFs fly on the C-2A Greyhound, a carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft. They fly high priority passengers, cargo, and mail to and from aircraft carriers. Their designations as loadmasters start from FRAC school at VAW-120 in Norfolk, Virginia where they become transport second crewman. From there these AWs complete on the job training, their NAWS package, and a second crewman board to become carrier transport second crewman. And then finally completing more job specific qualifications to become a carrier transport crew chief. These AWF's are also highly skilled and qualified in the maintenance program and work hand in hand with their maintenance work centers to better improve their knowledge of the aircraft.

Aboard aircraft

Note: abbreviated as AWO, SS1, & SS2

These AWs fly in a fixed wing, long range patrol aircraft. Currently the P-3 Orion is fulfilling this role, with the P-8 Poseidon planned to take over this mission starting in 2013. Acoustic sensor operators begin their career in the fleet after attending specialized training. They start as sensor operator 2, and after sufficient flight and related experience is acquired, advance to sensor operator 1 with their own crew. The job can be related to the civilian fields of machine condition monitoring, or predictive maintenance. The AW is responsible for the analysis of all sensor data and must interpret this data in order to search for, localize and track, determine spatial orientation and vector, identify, assess condition of, establish attack parameters on a single, or multiple surface or subsurface contacts. These systems include but are not limited to passive sonar used to listen to underwater sounds, active sonar systems which can be used to pinpoint targets. They control the type and settings for the sonobuoys, underwater communication equipment for platform to platform communication, sensor system to fire control system data transfer and recording.

Aboard aircraft

Note: abbreviated as AWO, SS3

Non-acoustic AWs, also known as "sensor 3s" or electronic warfare operators, (EWO's), currently fly in P-3 Orion aircraft, they will be transitioning to the P-8A Poseidon beginning in 2013. Non-acoustic AWs are responsible for operating the radar, electronic support measures system, electro-optical/infrared imaging devices and magnetic anomaly detection device aboard variants of the P-3 Orion. They acquire data necessary to identify surface or air contacts, and can also provide data to help search, localize, and track contacts of interest. SS3s aid in establishing attack parameters on a single, or multiple surface contact. Non-acoustic operators also work with the flight station and navigator to ensure safety-of-flight conditions are maintained.

Aboard ship or on land

Note: abbreviated as ASWMOD/ASWOC

These AWs brief and debrief aircrews, filter through, organize, and relay intelligence collected during the mission in an aircraft carrier ASW module (ASMOD) or in a land-based ASW operations center (ASWOC). They coordinate ASW information-gathering throughout the battle group, operate various under-sea warfare and non-under-sea warfare related sensor systems to extract, analyze and classify data obtained; perform specified pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight operations in a multitude of naval aircraft serving anti-surface, USW, mine countermeasures, electronic, counter-narcotics, and land and sea rescue missions performance; operate tactical support center systems to analyze and classify USW and non-USW data; assist in aircrew briefing and debriefing; and provide data base information to the tactical commander for use in prescribing mission objectives and tactics.

Past AW-crewed aircraft include aircraft carrier-based S-3 Viking and S-2 Tracker aircraft. They also flew in SH-3 Sea King and SH-2 Seasprite helicopters and P-2 Neptune patrol aircraft.

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• List of United States Navy ratings

United States Naval Aviation 1910–1995, Appendix 14, Aviation Ratings Naval Historical Centerhttp://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/05/navy_aircrewrating_052708w/

Category:United States Navy ratings

This is a list of United States Navy aircraft wings. The U.S. Navy operates different kinds of aircraft wings. Carrier air wings are operational units made up of squadrons of different kinds of aircraft and which deploy aboard aircraft carriers. Type Wings are wings of a single type/model aircraft which do not deploy; they are "force providers" providing combat ready squadrons to deploying Carrier Air Wings and to other Navy or joint forces. Functional wings are wings organized to perform a specific function such as logistics or strategic communication; these wings may consist of squadrons of a single type/model of aircraft or of various type/models of aircraft to perform that function. Lastly, the Navy operates Training Air Wings which train Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Student Naval Aviators and Student Naval Flight Officers qualifying them as Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers. All Navy aircraft wings are commanded by an officer holding the rank of Captain.

See Carrier air wing

Carrier Air Wings were first established on 1 July 1938 when the aircraft squadrons assigned to the aircraft carriers USS Lexington (CV 2), USS Saratoga (CV 3), USS Ranger (CV 4), USS Yorktown (CV 5) and USS Enterprise (CV 6) were established as "Carrier Air Groups" assigned to each of those ships. Two of those Carrier Air Groups are still active today as Carrier Air Wings ONE and THREE. On 20 December 1963 all Carrier Air Groups which were then in existence were redesignated Carrier Air Wings (CVW).

Carrier Air Wings of the United States Navy. Carrier Air Wings were titled Carrier Air Groups (CVG, CVAG or CVBG) prior to 20 Dec 1963
Wing		Tail Code	Insignia	Notes[1]
Carrier Air Wing ONE	CVW-1	1946 T 1957 AB		Established as Ranger Air Group on 1 July 1938 (squadrons operating from USS Ranger (CV-4) had been informally called "Ranger Air Group" beginning 17 Aug 1934 but the air group was not established as a unit until 1 July 1938), redesignated CVG-4 (1st use of the designation) on 3 Aug 1943, redesignated CVAG-1 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-1 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated CVW-1 on 20 Dec 1963.
Carrier Air Wing TWO	CVW-2	1946 M 1957 NE		Established as CVBG-74 on 1 May 1945, redesignated CVBG-1 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-2 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated CVW-2 on 20 Dec 1963.
Carrier Air Wing THREE	CVW-3	1946 K 1957 AC		Established as Saratoga Air Group on 1 July 1938 (squadrons operating from USS Saratoga (CV-3) had been informally called "Saratoga Air Group" beginning 6 Jan 1928 but the air group was not established as a unit until 1 July 1938), redesignated CVG-3 (1st use of the designation) on 25 Sep 1943, redesignated CVAG-3 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-3 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated CVW-3 on 20 Dec 1963.
Carrier Air Wing FIVE	CVW-5	1946 S 1957 NF		Established as CVG-5 (1st use of the designation) on 1 Jan 1943, redesignated CVAG-5 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-5 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated CVW-5 on 20 Dec 1963.
Carrier Air Wing SEVEN	CVW-7	1946 L 1957 AG		Established as CVG-18 on 2 Jul 1943, redesignated CVAG-7 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-7 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated CVW-7 on 20 Dec 1963.
Carrier Air Wing EIGHT	CVW-8	1951 E 1957 AJ		Established as CVG-8 (2nd use of the designation) on 9 Apr 1951, redesignated CVW-8 on 20 Dec 1963.
Carrier Air Wing NINE	CVW-9	1952 N 1957 NG		Established as CVG-9 (3rd use of the designation) on 26 Mar 1952, redesignated CVW-9 on 20 Dec 1963.
Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN	CVW-11	1946 V 1957 NH		Established as CVG-11 (1st use of the designation) on 10 Oct 1942, redesignated CVAG-11 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-11 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated CVW-11 on 20 Dec 1963.
Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN	CVW-17	1966 AA 2012 NA		Established as CVW-17 on 1 Nov 1966 (established as an Atlantic Fleet air wing (AA) and transferred to the Pacific Fleet (NA) in 2012)

Tail codes with a first letter "A" denote Atlantic Fleet airwings, while "N" denotes Pacific Fleet airwings.

Disestablished Carrier Air Wings (CVW). The CVW designation has been in use since 20 Dec 1963.
Wing		Tail Code	Insignia	Notes[1]
Readiness Carrier Air Wing FOUR	RCVW-4	1950 F 1957 AD		Established as CVG-4 (3rd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1950, redesignated RCVG-4 on 1 Apr 1958, redesignated RCVW-4 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 1 Jun 1970; tail code still used by Atlantic Fleet fixed wing CVW aircraft Fleet Replacement Squadrons
Carrier Air Wing SIX	CVW-6	1946 C 1957 AF 1963 AE		Established as CVG-17 (1st use of the designation) on 1 Jan 1943, redesignated CVBG-17 on 23 Jan 1946, redesignated CVBG-5 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-6 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated CVW-6 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 1 April 1993
Carrier Air Wing TEN (1st use)	CVW-10	1952 P 1957 AK		Established as CVG-10 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 May 1952, redesignated CVW-10 (1st use of the designation) on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 20 November 1969
Carrier Air Wing TEN (2nd use)	CVW-10	NM		Established as CVW-10 (2nd use of the designation) on 7 Nov 1986. Disestablished 1 Jun 1988; planned for assignment to USS Independence (CV-62) but never deployed.
Readiness Carrier Air Wing TWELVE	RCVW-12	1950 D 1957 NJ		Established as CVG-102 (established to receive USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War) on 1 Aug 1950, redesignated CVG-12 (2nd use of the designation) on 4 Feb 1952, redesignated RCVG-12 on 1 Apr 1958, redesignated RCVW-12 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 30 June 1970; tail code still used by Pacific Fleet fixed wing CVW aircraft Fleet Replacement Squadrons
Carrier Air Wing THIRTEEN	CVW-13	AK		Established as CVW-13 on 1 Mar 1984. Disestablished 1 January 1991[2]
Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN	CVW-14	1950 K 1957 NK		Established as CVG-101 (established to receive USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War) on 1 Aug 1950, redesignated CVG-14 (2nd use of the designation) on 4 Feb 1952, redesignated CVW-14 on 20 Dec 1963. Deactivated 31 March 2017. Had been under-strength in squadrons, had not deployed since 2011 and had been in reduced manning since 1 October 2013. Deactivation was originally begun in 2012 but was reversed due to congressional action. Deactivation reinitiated and completed in 2017.[3]
Carrier Air Wing FIFTEEN	CVW-15	1951 H 1957 NL		Established as CVG-15 (3rd use of the designation) on 5 Apr 1951, redesignated CVW-15 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 31 March 1995. Tail code NL is now used by land based "expeditionary" VAQ squadrons of Electronic Attack Wing Pacific
Carrier Air Wing SIXTEEN	CVW-16	AH		Established as CVG-16 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1960, redesignated CVW-16 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 30 June 1970
Carrier Air Wing NINETEEN	CVW-19	1946 B 1957 NM		Established as CVG-19 (1st use of the designation) on 1 Aug 1943, redesignated CVAG-19 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-19 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated CVW-19 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 30 June 1977
Carrier Air Wing Reserve TWENTY	CVWR-20	AF		U. S. Navy Reserve Wing Established as CVWR-20 on 1 April 1970, redesignated Tactical Support Wing (TSW), 1 April 2007 (See Type and Functional Wings in the "Currently Active Wings" section)
Carrier Air Wing TWENTY ONE	CVW-21	1955 G 1957 NP		Established as CVG-21 (2nd use of the designation) on 1 Jul 1955, redesignated CVW-21 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 12 December 1975[2]
Carrier Air Wing Reserve THIRTY	CVWR-30	ND		U. S. Navy Reserve Wing Established as CVWR-30 on 1 Apr 1970. Disestablished 31 Dec 1994

Tail codes with a first letter "A" denoted Atlantic Fleet airwings, while "N" denoted Pacific Fleet airwings.

In the 1960s some WWII Essex class aircraft carriers were designated as "Anti-Submarine Carriers" (CVS) and were paired with newly established "Anti-Submarine Carrier Air Groups" (CVSG). CVSGs consisted of Helicopter Antisubmarine (HS) squadrons of SH-3 Sea Kings and Air Antisubmarine (VS) squadrons of S-2 Trackers along with a detachment of airborne early warning E-1 Tracers from Airborne Early Warning (VAW) squadrons and a detachment A-4 Skyhawks from Anti-Submarine Fighter (VSF) squadrons for self defense. The CVSGs were not included in the redesignation of Carrier Air Groups (CVG)s to Carrier Air Wings (CVW)s in 1963 and therefore they were the last "Carrier Air Groups" to exist in the U.S. Navy.

Disestablished Antisubmarine Carrier Air Groups (CVSG). The CVSG designation was in use from 1960 to 1976
Group		Tail Code	Insignia	Notes[1]
Readiness Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY	RCVSG-50	AR		Established on 30 Jun 1960, disestablished 17 Feb 1971; tail code remained in use by Atlantic Fleet fixed and rotary wing carrier based ASW aircraft Fleet Replacement Squadrons until 1997
Readiness Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY ONE	RCVSG-51	RA		Established 30 Jun 1960, disestablished 30 Jun 1970; tail code remained in use by Pacific Fleet fixed and rotary wing carrier based ASW aircraft Fleet Replacement Squadrons until 2012
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY TWO	CVSG-52	AS		Established 1 Jun 1960, disestablished 15 Dec 1969
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY THREE	CVSG-53	NS		Established 1 Apr 1960, disestablished 30 Jun 1973[4]
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY FOUR	CVSG-54	AT		Established 18 May 1960, disestablished 1 Jul 1972
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY FIVE	CVSG-55	NU		Established 1 Sep 1960, disestablished 27 Sep 1968
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY SIX	CVSG-56	AU		Established 25 May 1960, disestablished 30 Jun 1973[4]
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY SEVEN	CVSG-57	NV		Established 3 Jan 1961, disestablished 30 Sep 1969
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY EIGHT	CVSG-58	AV		Established 6 Jun 1960, disestablished 31 May 1966
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group FIFTY NINE	CVSG-59	NT		Established 1 Apr 1960, disestablished 30 Jun 1973[4]
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group SIXTY	CVSG-60	AW		Established 2 May 1960, disestablished 1 Oct 1968
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group SIXTY TWO	CVSG-62	AX		Established 1 Sep 1961, disestablished 1 Oct 1962
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group Reserve SEVENTY	CVSGR-70	AW		U. S. Navy Reserve Wing Established 1 May 1970,[5] disestablished 30 Jun 1976
Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group Reserve EIGHTY	CVSGR-80	NW		U. S. Navy Reserve Wing Established 1 May 1970,[5] disestablished 30 Jul 1976. Tail Code "NW" was adopted by Helicopter Wing Reserve (See Reserve Air Wings in the "disestablished type and functional wings" section) and is still in use today by the two remaining USNR helicopter squadrons.

Tail codes with a first letter "A" denoted Atlantic Fleet airwings, while "N" denoted Pacific Fleet airwings.

Air Task Groups were formed beginning in 1951 to address a shortage of Carrier Air Groups (CVG)s due to involvement in the Korean War. The number of CVGs was statutorily limited but the Navy needed more of them. The solution was to form "temporary" task groups by reassigning some squadrons from existing CVGs and using them to form an "Air Task Group" (ATG). This reduced the number of squadrons in those CVGs from the then typical five total VF/VA squadrons to four total VF/VA squadrons but gave the Navy more "CVGs". They were carrier air group (CVG) equivalents in every respect but in name but as "temorary" units they were neither formerly "established" or "disestablished" instead they were "formed" and "disbanded." Though the ATG was created in response to the Korean War, they ended up outlasting that conflict.^[6]

Tail codes with a first letter "A" denoted Atlantic Fleet Air Task Groups, while "N" denoted Pacific Fleet Air Task Groups.

The Carrier Air Group designation (CVG) was in use from 1942 to 20 December 1963.
Prior to 20 Dec 1963 aircraft squadrons which operated from aircraft carriers were organized into Carrier Air Groups (CVG). There were sometimes variations of the Air Group designation adding a modifying letter between the V and the G to indicate the type of aircraft carrier from which the group operated: E-Escort Carrier Air Group (CVEG), L-Light Carrier Air Group (CVLG), B-Large Carrier Air Group (CVBG), A-Medium Carrier Air Group (CVAG). On 20 December 1963 all still existing Carrier Air Groups were redesignated Carrier Air Wings (CVW).

Aircraft squadrons operating from the Navy's first Aircraft Carriers prior to WWII were assigned to that aircraft carrier and were organizationally grouped into that carrier's "air group". On 1 July 1938 the "Carrier Air Group" was formally established as a separate unit and the previously informally named air groups were titled "name of ship Air Group". ^[1] Air Groups were permanently assigned to a specific Aircraft Carrier and carried that Aircraft Carrier's name (Lexington Air Group, Saratoga Air Group etc...)

• Langley Air Group Squadrons operating from USS Langley (CV-1) from Jan 1923 to June 1936 informally called "Langley Air Group".
• Lexington Air Group Squadrons operating from USS Lexington (CV-2) beginning Aug 1927 informally called "Lexington Air Group". Lexington Air Group officially established 1 Jul 1938, disestablished 8 May 1942 after the loss of USS Lexington in the battle of the Battle of the Coral Sea.
• Saratoga Air Group See CVW-3 in the "Currently Active Wings" section
• Ranger Air Group See CVW-1 in the "Currently Active Wings" section
• Yorktown Air Group Squadrons operating from USS Yorktown (CV-5) from Jan 1938 informally called "Yorktown Air Group". Yorktown Air Group officially established 1 Jul 1938, disestablished 7 Jun 1942 after the loss of USS Yorktown in the Battle of Midway.
• Enterprise Air Group Established 1 July 1938 to fly from USS Enterprise (CV-6), disestablished 1 Sep 1942 after USS Enterprise was damaged during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons and entered Pearl Harbor naval shipyard for repairs.
• Wasp Air Group Established 1 Jul 1939 to fly from USS Wasp (CV-7), disestablished 15 Sep 1942 after the loss of USS Wasp during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
• Hornet Air Group Established 20 Oct 1941 to fly from USS Hornet (CV-8), disestablished 26 Oct 1942 after the loss of USS Hornet in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.

With the massive buildup of Aircraft Carriers and Carrier Air Groups after the U.S. entry into WWII, the Carrier Air Group designation scheme was changed to drop the name of the Aircraft Carrier to which the Air Group was assigned and a numbering system was adopted.^[1] the number system included the designation "CVG" meaning "Carrier Air Group" followed by a number such as "CVG-3" meaning "Carrier Air Group THREE". By this time CV 1 had been converted to a Seaplane Tender (in 1936), and CV 2, CV 5, CV 7 and CV 8 had been sunk. The Air Groups of the remaining CV 3 and CV 4 were redesignated CVG-3 and CVG-4 respectively and CV 6's "Enterprise Air Group" was disestablished and a new CVG-6 was established and assigned to the ship. In 1943 new CVGs 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8 were established (with no corresponding CVs 1, 2, 5, 7 or 8 as CV 1 had long ago been converted and CV 2, 5, 7 and 8 had been sunk) and the practice of numbering CVGs with the hull number of the Aircraft Carrier to which they were assigned ceased.
Note: the parenthetical (1st), (2nd), (3rd) appended to some Carrier Air Group designations below are not a part of the Group's designation. They are added to indicate that the designation was used more than one time during the history of U.S. Naval Aviation and to specify which use of the designation is indicated. There is not necessarily any connection between Carrier Air Groups which shared the same designation.

WWII Fleet Carrier Carrier Air Groups (CVG) and Large Carrier (Midway class) Carrier Air Groups (CVBG) (March 1942 to November 1946)

• CVG-1(1st) Established 1 May 1943, disestablished 25 Oct 1945.
• CVG-2(1st) Established 1 Jun 1943, disestablished 9 Nov 1945.
• CVG-3(1st) See CVW-3 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-4(1st) See CVW-1 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-5(1st) See CVW-5 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-6(1st) Established 15 Mar 1943, disestablished 29 Oct 1945.
• CVG-7(1st) Established 3 Jan 1944, disestablished 8 Jul 1946.
• CVG-8(1st) Established 1 Jun 1943, disestablished 23 Nov 1945.
• CVG-9(1st) Established 1 Mar 1942, disestablished 15 Oct 1945.
• CVG-10(1st) Established 16 Apr 1942, disestablished 16 Nov 1945.
• CVG-11(1st) See CVW-11 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-12(1st) Established 9 Jan 1943, disestablished 17 Sep 1945.
• CVG-13(1st) Established 2 Nov 1943, disestablished 20 Oct 1945.
• CVG-14(1st) Established 1 Sep 1943, disestablished 14 Jun 1945.
• CVG-15(1st) Established 1 Sep 1942, disestablished 30 Oct 1945.
• CVG-16(1st) Established 16 Nov 1942, disestablished 6 Nov 1945.
• CVG-17(1st)/CVBG-17 See CVW-6 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-18 See CVW-7 in the "Currently Active Wings" section
• CVG-19(1st) See CVW-19 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-20 Established 15 Oct 1943, redesignated CVAG-9 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-9(2nd) on 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Dec 1949.
• CVBG-74 See CVW-2 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVBG-75 Established 1 Jun 1945, redesignated CVBG-3 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-4(2nd) on 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 8 Jun 1950.
• CVG-80 Established 1 Feb 1944, disestablished 16 Sep 1946.
• CVG-81 Established 1 Mar 1944, redesignated CVAG-13 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-13(2nd) on 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 30 Nov 1949.
• CVG-82 Established 1 Apr 1944, redesignated CVAG-17 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-17(2nd) on 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 15 Sep 1958.
• CVG-83 Established 1 May 1944, disestablished 24 Sep 1945.^[2]
• CVG-84 Established 1 May 1944, disestablished 8 Oct 1945.
• CVG-85 Established 15 May 1944, disestablished 27 Sep 1945.
• CVG-86 Established 15 Jun 1944, disestablished 21 Nov 1945.
• CVG-87 Established 1 Jul 1944, disestablished 2 Nov 1945.
• CVG-88 Established 18 Aug 1944, disestablished 29 Oct 1945.
• CVG-89 Established 2 Oct 1944, disestablished 27 Apr 1946.
• CVG-92 Established 2 Dec 1944, disestablished 18 Dec 1946.
• CVG-93 Established 21 Dec 1944, disestablished 30 Apr 1946.
• CVG-94 Established 15 Nov 1944, disestablished 7 Nov 1945.
• CVG-95 Established 2 Jan 1945, disestablished 31 Oct 1945.
• CVG-97 Established 1 Nov 1944, disestablished 31 Mar 1946.
• CVG-98 Established 28 Aug 1944, redesignated CVAG-21 on 15 Nov 1946, disestablished 5 Aug 1947.
• CVG-99 Established 15 Jul 1944, disestablished 8 Sep 1945.
• CVG-100 Established 1 Apr 1944, disestablished 20 Feb 1946.
• CVG-150 Established 22 Jan 1945, disestablished 2 Nov 1946.
• CVG-151 Established 12 Feb 1945, disestablished 6 Oct 1945.
• CVG-152 Established 5 Mar 1945, disestablished 21 Sep 1945.
• CVG-153 Established 26 Mar 1945, redesignated CVAG-15 on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated CVG-15(2nd) on 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Dec 1949.

WWII Light Carrier Carrier Air Groups (CVLG) and Escort Carrier Carrier Air Groups (CVEG) (March 1942 to November 1946)

• CVLG-21 Established 15 May 1943, disestablished 5 Nov 1945.
• CVLG-22 Established 30 Sep 1943, disestablished 15 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-23 Established 16 Nov 1942, disestablished 19 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-24 Established 31 Dec 1942, disestablished 25 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-25/CVEG-25 Established 15 Feb 1943, redesignated CVEG-25 28 Aug 1944, disestablished 20 Sep 1945.
• CVEG-26 Established 4 May 1942, disestablished 13 Nov 1945.
• CVLG-27 Established 1 Mar 1942, disestablished 26 Oct 1945.
• CVLG-28 Established 6 May 1942, disestablished 6 Nov 1945.
• CVLG-29 Established 18 Jul 1942, disestablished 10 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-30 Established 1 Apr 1943, disestablished 12 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-31 Established 1 May 1943, disestablished 28 Oct 1945.
• CVLG-32 Established 1 Jun 1943, disestablished 13 Nov 1945.
• CVEG-33 Established 15 May 1944, disestablished 19 Nov 1945.
• CVLG-34 Established 1 Apr 1945, disestablished 5 Dec 1945.
• CVEG-35 Established 15 Jul 1943, disestablished 19 Nov 1945.
• CVEG-36 Established 15 May 1944, disestablished 28 Jan 1946.
• CVEG-37 Established 15 Jul 1943, disestablished 20 Dec 1945.
• CVLG-38/CVEG-38 Established 16 Jun 1943, redesignated CVEG-38 on 15 Aug 1944, disestablished 31 Jan 1946.
• CVEG-39/CVLG-39 Established 15 Mar 1945, redesignated CVLG-39 on 2 Jul 1945, disestablished 10 Sep 1945.
• CVEG-40 Established 15 Jun 1943, disestablished 19 Nov 1945.
• CVEG-41 Established 26 Mar 1945, redesignated CVEG-1 on 15 Nov 1946, disestablished 1 Sep 1948.
• CVEG-42 Established 15 Jul 1945, redesignated CVEG-2 on 15 Nov 1946, disestablished 1 Sep 1948.
• CVEG-43 Established 9 Aug 1945, disestablished 17 Jun 1946.
• CVLG-43 Established 1 Aug 1943, disestablished 8 Nov 1943.
• CVLG-44 Established 1 Feb 1944, disestablished 18 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-45 Established 1 Apr 1944, disestablished 10 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-46 Established 15 Apr 1944, disestablished 14 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-47 Established 15 Apr 1944, disestablished 21 Sep 1945.
• CVLG-48 Established 1 Jun 1944, disestablished 2 Jan 1945.
• CVEG-49/CVLG-49 Established 10 Aug 1944, redesignated CVLG-49 on 1 Jan 1945, disestablished 27 Nov 1945.
• CVLG-50/CVEG-50 Established 10 Aug 1944, redesignated CVEG-50 on 1 Oct 1944, disestablished 29 Oct 1945.
• CVLG-51 Established 22 Sep 1943, disestablished 13 Nov 1945.
• CVLG-52 Established 1 Sep 1943, disestablished 8 Nov 1943.
• CVEG-60 Established 15 Jul 1943, disestablished 15 Nov 1945.
• CVEG-66 Established 1 Jan 1945, disestablished 6 Jun 1945.

WWII Night Carrier Air Groups (CVG(N), CVLG(N), CVEG(N)) (August 1944 to June 1946)

• CVLG(N)-41 Established 28 Aug 1944, disestablished 25 Feb 1945.
• CVLG(N)-42 Established 28 Aug 1944, disestablished 2 Jan 1945.
• CVLG(N)-43 Established 2 Aug 1944, disestablished 2 Jan 1945.
• CVLG(N)-52/CVG(N)-52 Established 20 Oct 1944, redesignated CVG(N)-52 on 6 Jan 1945, disestablished 15 Dec 1945.
• CVG(N)-53 Established 2 Jan 1945, disestablished 11 Jun 1945.
• CVG(N)-55 Established 1 Mar 1945, disestablished 11 Dec 1945.
• CVEG(N)-63 Established 20 Jun 1945, disestablished 11 Dec 1945.
• CVG(N)-90 Established 25 Aug 1944, disestablished 21 Jun 1946.
• CVG(N)-91 Established 5 Oct 1944, disestablished 21 Jun 1946.

Air Groups established after WWII but before 15 Nov 1946 redesignations^[1]

• CVLG-58 Established as CVLG-58 on 19 Mar 1946, redesignated CVLG-1 on 15 Nov 1946, disestablished 1 Sep 1948.

Carrier Air Groups still in existence on 15 November 1946 or established after that date were redesignated or newley designated in accordance with a new Carrier Air Group Designation scheme which added an "A" for Air Groups assigned to medium carriers (Essex class), a "B" for those assigned to large carriers (Midway class), an "L" for those assigned to light carriers (Independence or Siapan classes) and an "E" for those assigned to remaining WWII escort carriers.^[1]

Medium Carrier Carrier Air Groups (CVAG) (November 1946 to September 1948)

• CVAG-1 Tail Code "T". See CVW-1 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVAG-3 Tail Code "K". See CVW-3 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVAG-5 Tail Code "S". See CVW-5 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVAG-7 Tail Code "L". See CVW-7 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVAG-9 Tail Code "PS". See CVG-20 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVAG-11 Tail Code "V". See CVW-11 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVAG-13 Tail Code "P". See CVG-81 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVAG-15 Tail Code "A". See CVG-153 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVAG-17 Tail Code "R". See CVG-82 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVAG-19 Tail Code "B". See CVW-19 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVAG-21 Tail Code "RI". See CVG-98 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.

Large Carrier Carrier Air Groups (CVBG) (November 1946 to September 1948)

• CVBG-1 Tail Code "M". See CVW-2 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVBG-3 Tail Code "F". See CVBG-75 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVBG-5 Tail Code "C". See CVW-6 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.

Light Carrier Carrier Air Groups (CVLG) and Escort Carrier Carrier Air Groups (CVEG) (November 1946 to September 1948)

• CVLG-1 Tail Code "SA". See CLVG-58 in the "Air Groups established after WWII but before 15 Nov 1946" section.
• CVEG-1 Tail Code "BS". See CVEG-41 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVEG-2 Tail Code "SL". See CVEG-42 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVEG-3 Established 21 Apr 1947, disestablished 15 Sep 1948.

Carrier Air Groups still in existence on 1 Sep 1948 were redesignated again in accordance with a new Carrier Air Group designation scheme which redesignated all groups designated CVAG or CVBG back to just "CVG" and disestablished all CVLG and CVEG groups.^[1] CVGs which were still in existance on 20 December 1963 were then redisignated "Carrier Air Wings" (CVW)

• CVG-1(2nd) Tail Code "T" (1946), "AB" (1957). See CVW-1 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-2(2nd) Tail Code "M" (1946), "NE" (1957). See CVW-2 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-3(2nd) Tail Code "K" (1946), "AC" (1957). See CVW-3 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-4(2nd) Tail Code "F" (1946). See CVBG-75 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVG-4(3rd) Tail Code "F" (1950), "AD" (1957). See RCVW-4 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-5(2nd) Tail Code "S" (1946), "NF" (1957). See CVW-5 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-6(2nd) Tail Code "C" (1946), "AF" (1957), "AE" (1963). See CVW-6 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-7(2nd) Tail Code "L" (1946), "AG" (1957). See CVW-7 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-8(2nd) Tail Code "E" (1951), "AJ" (1957). See CVW-8 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-9(2nd) Tail Code "PS" (1946), "D" (1948). See CVG-20 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVG-9(3rd) Tail Code "N" (1952), "NG" (1957). See CVW-9 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-10(2nd) Tail Code "P" (1952), "AK" (1957). See CVW-10(1st) in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-11(2nd) Tail Code "V" (1946), "NH" (1957). See CVW-11 in the "Currently Active Wings" section.
• CVG-12(2nd) Tail Code "D" (1950), "NJ" (1957). See RCVW-12 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-13(2nd) Tail Code "P" (1946). See CVG-81 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVG-13(3rd) Tail Code "AE". Established 21 Aug 1961, disestablished 1 Oct 1962.
• CVG-14(2nd) Tail Code "A" (1950), "NK" (1957). See CVW-14 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-15(2nd) Tail Code "A: (1946). See CVG-153 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVG-15(3rd) Tail Code "H" (1951), "NL" (1957). See CVW-15 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-16(2nd) Tail Code "AH". See CVW-16 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-17(2nd) Tail Code "R" (1946), "AL" (1957). See CVG-82 in the "Air Groups established during WWII" section.
• CVG-19(2nd) Tail Code "B" (1946), "NM" (1957). See CVW-19 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-21(1st) Established 15 Sep 1948, disestablished 15 Mar 1949.
• CVG-21(2nd) Tail Code "G" (1955), "NP" (1957). See CVW-21 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-101 Tail Code "A" (1950), "NK" (1957). See CVW-14 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.
• CVG-102 Tail Code "D" (1950) "NJ" (1957). See RCVW-12 in the "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section.

Type Wings are non-deploying "force provider" wings which supply combat ready squadrons or detachments to Carrier Air Wings or for land based or shipboard (non-aircraft carrier) detachment deployments. Type Wing squadrons which deploy as part of a Carrier Air Wing (CVW) are based with their Type Wing when not deployed, not with their Carrier Air Wing. The exception are those squadrons assigned to the Carrier Air Wing which is forward deployed to Japan, those squadrons are based in Japan with their Carrier Air Wing, not with their Type Wings which are all based in the United States. Type Wings also operate their aircraft's Fleet Replacement Squadrons. Functional Wings are organized to perform a specific function such as logistics, flight test, or patrol and reconnaissance and may include squadrons of various aircraft which perform that specific function.

Type and Functional Wings are not assigned Tail Codes except for the Navy Reserve's Tactical Support Wing which retains the code "AF" from its former existence as Carrier Air Wing Reserve TWENTY and Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (VAQWINGPAC) which adopted the code "NL" from the disestablished CVW-15 for use by the wing's land based "expeditionary" squadrons only. Type Wing squadrons which deploy as a part of a Carrier Air Wing wear the tail code of that Carrier Air Wing. Type Wing squadrons which do not deploy as part of a Carrier Air Wing and Functional Wing squadrons are all assigned tail codes unique to each squadron (except for the aforementioned expeditionary VAQ squadrons). See U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Tail Codes.

There have been numerous Type and Functional Wings throughout the history of the U. S. Navy. Type and Functional Wings have been established, disestablished or re-designated as the Navy has operated different aircraft through the years. The tables below list the Type and Functional Wings which are active as of April 2022.

Type Wings
Wing		Insignia	Aircraft	Notes
Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet	STRKFIGHTWINGLANT (SFWL)		F/A-18E,F	Established as Light Attack Wing ONE (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): All east coast based Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) flying the F/A-18E or F/A-18F Super Hornet. Based at NAS Oceana, VA. Provides combat ready squadrons to Carrier Air Wings. Operates one F/A-18E,F Fleet Replacement Squadron.
Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	STRKFIGHTWINGPAC (SFWP)		F/A-18E,F	Established as Light Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): All west coast based Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) flying the F/A-18E or F/A-18F Super Hornet. Based at NAS Lemoore, CA., with four squadrons forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni. Provides combat ready squadrons to Carrier Air Wings. Operates one F/A-18E,F Fleet Replacement Squadron.
Joint Strike Fighter Wing	JSFWING (JSFW)		F-35C	Established on 1 October 2018 to assume type wing control of U. S. Navy F-35C aircraft: All Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) flying the F-35C Lightning II. Based at NAS Lemoore, CA. Provides combat ready squadrons to Carrier Air Wings. Operates one F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron.
Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	VAQWINGPAC (VWP)		EA-18G	Established as Electronic Combat Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet on 1 Feb 1993 (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): Tail Code "NL" for the wing's land based "expeditionary" squadrons only. All Electronic Attack Squadrons (VAQ). Based at NAS Whidbey Island, WA., with one squadron forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni. Provides combat ready squadrons to Carrier Air Wings and land based "expeditionary" squadrons to support joint force overseas operations. Operates one EA-18G Fleet Replacement Squadron.
Airborne Command & Control and Logistics Wing	ACCLOGWING (ACCLW)		E-2C E-2D C-2A	Established as Airborne Early Warning Wing ELEVEN (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): All Airborne Command & Control Squadrons (VAW) and Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons (VRC). Headquartered at NAWS Point Mugu, CA., squadrons are based at NAWS Point Mugu, CA., NAS North Island, CA., and NS Norfolk, VA., with one squadron forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni. Provides combat ready E-2C and E-2D squadrons and C-2A detachments to Carrier Air Wings. Operates one E-2C,D and C-2A Fleet Replacement Squadron which is based at NS Norfolk.
Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Wing	VRMWING (VRMW)		CMV-22B	Established as Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Wing on 1 October 2019: All Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission (VRM) Squadrons. Headquartered at NAS North Island, CA, with one squadron based at NAS North Island with a forward deployed detachment at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan and one future squadron planned at NS Norfolk, VA. Provides combat ready CMV-22B detachments to Carrier Air Wings. Operates one CMV-22B Fleet Replacement Squadron based at NAS North Island, CA.
Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U. S. Atlantic Fleet	HELSEACOMBATWINGLANT (HSCWL)		MH-60S MH-53E MQ-8B	Established as Helicopter Tactical Wing ONE (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): All east coast based Helicopter Sea Combat Squadrons (HSC) and all Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadrons (HM). Based at NS Norfolk, VA. Provides combat ready MH-60S squadrons to Carrier Air Wings, "expeditionary" squadron MH-60S and or MQ-8B detachments to surface force ships and MH-53E squadrons or detachments for worldwide mine countermeasures operations as required. Operates one MH-60S Fleet Replacement Squadron and one MH-53E Fleet Replacement Squadron.
Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U. S. Pacific Fleet	HELSEACOMBATWINGPAC (HSCWP)		MH-60S MQ-8B	Established as Helicopter Tactical Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): All west coast based Helicopter Sea Combat Squadrons (HSC). Headquartered at NAS North Island, CA., squadrons based at NAS North Island and Anderson AFB, Guam with one squadron forward deployed to NAF Atsugi. Provides combat ready MH-60S squadrons to Carrier Air Wings and "expeditionary" squadron MH-60S and or MQ-8B detachments to surface force ships. Operates one MH-60S Fleet Replacement Squadron.
Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U. S. Atlantic Fleet	HELMARSTRIKEWINGLANT (HSMWL)		MH-60R MQ-8B	Established as Helicopter Sea Control Wing THREE (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): All east coast based Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadrons (HSM). Headquartered at NS Mayport, FL., squadrons are based at NS Mayport and NAS Jacksonville, FL. with one forward deployed squadron at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Provides combat ready MH-60R squadrons to Carrier Air Wings and "expeditionary" squadron MH-60R and or MQ-8B detachments to surface force ships. Operates one MH-60R Fleet Replacement Squadron.
Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U. S. Pacific Fleet	HELMARSTRIKEWINGPAC (HSMWP)		MH-60R MQ-8B	Established as Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): All west coast based Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadrons (HSM). Headquartered at NAS North Island, CA., squadrons based at NAS North Island and MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI., with two squadrons forward deployed to NAF Atsugi. Provides combat ready MH-60R squadrons to Carrier Air Wings and "expeditionary" squadron MH-60R and or MQ-8B detachments to surface force ships. Operates one MH-60R Fleet Replacement Squadron.

Functional Wings
Wing		Insignia	Aircraft	Notes
Strategic Communications Wing ONE	STRATCOMWING ONE		E-6B	Established 1 May 1992.[7] Operates two Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadrons (VQ), which fly the Boeing E-6B Mercury airborne command post and communications relay aircraft as Commander United States Strategic Command task force 124. Based at Tinker AFB, OK. Operates one E-6B Fleet Replacement Squadron.
Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN	PATRECONWING TEN		P-8A EP-3E	Established as Patrol Wing TEN (second use of the designation) on 1 Jun 1981, redesignated Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN on 1 Jun 1999.[8] Operates all west coast based Patrol (VP) and Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) squadrons. Based at NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN	PATRECONWING ELEVEN		P-8A MQ-4C	Established as Patrol Wing ELEVEN (1st use of the designation) on 15 Aug 1942, redesignated Fleet Air Wing ELEVEN (FAW-11) on 1 Nov 1942, redesignated Patrol Wing ELEVEN (2nd use of the designation) on 30 Jun 1973, redesignated Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN on 26 Mar 1999.[8] Operates all east coast based Patrol (VP) and (VUP) squadrons. Based at NAS Jacksonville, FL.
Naval Test Wing Atlantic	NTWL		Various	The operational component of the Naval Air Systems Command's Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division. Composed of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Twenty (VX-20), Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Twenty One (HX-21), Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Twenty Three (VX-23), Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Twenty Four (UX-24) and U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS). Conducts developmental test and evaluation of Naval aircraft and operates the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. Based at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
Naval Test Wing Pacific	NTWP		Various	The operational component of the Naval Air Systems Command's Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division. Established 8 May 1995. Composed of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Three Zero (VX-30) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Three One (VX-31). Conducts developmental test and evaluation of Naval aircraft systems and airborne weapons. Based at NAS Point Mugu, CA.
Tactical Support Wing	TSW		F/A-18E,F F/A-18A,C F-5F,N EA-18G	U. S. Navy Reserve Wing Tail Code "AF". Established as CVWR-20 on 1 Apr 1970 (see "Disestablished Carrier Air Wings" section), redesignated Tactical Support Wing (TSW) on 1 April 2007: Operates three aggressor squadrons (VFC) (one F/A-18 Hornet Squadron and two F-5F/N squadrons) providing air combat training to USN Strike Fighter (VFA) squadrons. Also provides one combat ready VFA F/A-18 Hornet squadron and one combat ready VAQ EA-18G squadron for tasking as required. Headquartered at NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX., squadrons are based at NAS Oceana, VA., NAS Fallon, NV., NAS Key West, FL., NAS JRB New Orleans, LA., and NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
Maritime Support Wing	MSW		P-3C MH-60S MH-60R	U. S. Navy Reserve Wing Established 31 July 2015:[9] Provides two combat ready Patrol Squadrons (VP), one Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) which flies the MH-60S and one Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) flying the MH-60R for tasking as required. Headquartered at NAS North Island, CA., squadrons are based at NAS North Island, CA., NAS Jacksonville, FL., and NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
Fleet Logistics Support Wing	FLSW		C-40A C-130T C-20G C-37A C-37B	U. S. Navy Reserve Wing Established as Reserve Tactical Support Wing (see "Disestablished Type and Functional Wings" section): Operates twelve Fleet Logistics Support squadrons (VR) and an executive transport detachment conducting worldwide logistics support and Navy Unique Fleet Essential Airlift (NUFEA) missions in support of U.S. Navy requirements. Headquartered at NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX., squadrons and detachments are based at JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI., JB Andrews, MD., JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ., NAS JB Fort Worth, TX., NAS JB New Orleans, LA., MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI., NAWS Point Mugu, CA., NAS Oceana, VA., NAS North Island, CA., NAS Jacksonville, FL., and NAS Whidbey Island, WA.

Included in the table of disestablished wings below are no longer used former designations of disestablished or currently active wings. For example the currently active Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic Fleet (HSMWINGLANT) was previously designated Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Wing Atlantic Fleet (HSLWINGLANT), before that it was designated Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Wing ONE (HSLWING ONE) and before that it was designated Helicopter Sea Control Wing THREE (HELSEACONWING THREE). HELSEACONWING THREE, HSLWING ONE and HSLWINGLANT are not disestablished wings as the wing still exists as HSMWINGLANT, they are former designations of the currently active wing which are no longer used.

Disestablished Type and Functional Wings, including formerly used designations of disestablished and currently active wings.
Airborne Early Warning and Fighter Wings, Naval Air Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (First use of the designation)	AEWWINGLANT (First use)		Established 1 Jul 1955[10][11] to operate land based Airborne Early Warning (VW) squadrons flying the WV-2/EC-121K Warning Star as part of the "Atlantic Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning line (DEW line). Disestablished by 26 Aug 1965 when the Atlantic Barrier ceased operations.[12]
Airborne Early Warning Wing TWELVE	AEWWING 12		Established 1 April 1967 when Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWELVE (VAW-12) was elevated to wing status and its detachments were established as separate squadrons. Redesignated Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (AEWWINGLANT) on 1 Sep 1993.[13]
Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (Second use of the designation)	AEWWINGLANT (Second use)		Redesignated from AEWWING 12 on 1 Sep 1993. Disestablished 23 Sep 2005, squadrons were realigned under Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet which was then redesignated Airborne Command, Control, Logistics Wing (ACCLOGWING) (see currently active Type Wings section). This wing was unrelated to the AEWWINGLANT which existed as part of the "Atlantic Barrier" from 1955 to 1965.
Fighter Wing ONE	FITWING ONE		Established 16 Jul 1971 as the Atlantic Fleet Fighter type wing. Redesignated Fighter Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (FITWINGLANT) on 1 Sep 1993.[13]
Fighter Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet	FITWINGLANT		Redesignated from FITWING ONE on 1 Sep 1993. Disestablished 1 Oct 2004, remaining F-14 Tomcat squadrons realigned under Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (STKFITWINGLANT) (see currently active Type Wings section) and eventually transitioned to the F/A-18E or F Super Hornet.
Airborne Early Warning and Fighter Wings, Naval Air Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (First use of the designation)	AEWWINGPAC (First use)		Established 10 Jan 1956[14] to operate land based Airborne Early Warning (VW) squadrons flying the WV-2 Warning Star as part of the "Pacific Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning line (DEW line). Disestablished 1 Feb 1960 when the wing and its squadrons were merged into a single squadron designated AEW Barrier Squadron Pacific (AEWBARRONPAC).[15]
Airborne Early Warning Wing ELEVEN	AEWWING 11		Established 20 April 1967 when Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ELEVEN (VAW-11) was elevated to wing status and its detachments were established as separate squadrons. Combined with Fleet Air Miramar July 1973 to form Fighter, AEW Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (FITAEWWINGPAC)
Fighter AEW Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	FITAEWWINGPAC		Established July 1973 by combining Fleet Air Miramar and AEWWING 11. Disestablished on 30 Sep 1993.[16] AEWWINGPAC was established to assume control of the wing's VAW squadrons and FITWINGPAC to assume control of the wing's VF squadrons.
Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (Second use of the designation)	AEWWINGPAC (Second use)		Established 1 Aug 1993[16] to assume control of the disestablishing FITAEWWINGPAC's VAW squadrons. Redesignated Airborne Command, Control, Logistics Wing (ACCLOGWING) 23 Sep 2005 (see currently active Type Wings section). This wing was unrelated to the AEWWINGPAC which existed as part of the "Pacific Barrier" from 1956 to 1960.
Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	FITWINGPAC		Established 1 Aug 1993[16] to assume control of the disestablishing FITAEWWINGPAC's VF squadrons. Disestablished 17 Dec 1996,[17] remaining F-14 Tomcat squadrons were realigned under Fighter Wing, U. S. Atlantic Fleet (FITWINGLANT).
Attack and Electronic Warfare Wings, Naval Air Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Heavy Attack Wing ONE	HATWING ONE		Established 1 Feb 1951[18] to operate Heavy Attack (VAH) squadrons flying nuclear bomber AJ aircraft. Squadrons ultimately transitioned to A-3 and A-5 aircraft. Redesignated Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE (RECONATKWING ONE) in Aug 1964[19] with the end of the U.S. Navy's nuclear bomber role and the conversion of the A-5 Vigilante nuclear bomber squadrons (VAH) to RA-5C Vigilante reconnaissance squadrons (RVAH).
Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE	RECONATKWING ONE		Disestablished 7 Jan 1980 with the retirement of the RA-5C Vigilante and disestablishment of RVAH squadrons.[20]
Light Attack Wing ONE	LATWING ONE		Established 1 Jun 1970[21] as the type wing for "light" Attack (VA) squadrons flying the A-7. Redesignated Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (STRKFITWINGLANT) on 1 Sep 1993[13] (see currently active Type Wings section) with replacement of the A-7 Corsair II by the F/A-18 Hornet in the Atlantic Fleet.
Medium Attack Wing ONE	MATWING ONE		Established 1 Oct 1971 as the type wing for Atlantic Fleet "medium" Attack (VA) squadrons flying the A-6 Intruder. Redesignated Attack Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (ATTACKWINGLANT) on 1 Sep 1993.[13]
Attack Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet	ATTACKWINGLANT		Redesignated from MATWING ONE on 1 Sep 1993. Disestablished on 30 Jun 1997[22] with the retirement of the A-6 Intruder.
Attack and Electronic Warfare Wings, Naval Air Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Light Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	LATWINGPAC		Established from Fleet Air Lemoore 1 Jul 1973 as the type wing for "light" Attack (VA) squadrons flying the A-7. Redesignated Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (STRKFITWINGPAC) on 5 Apr 1991[23] (see currently active Type Wings section) with replacement of the A-7 Corsair II by the F/A-18 Hornet in the Pacific Fleet.
Heavy Attack Wing TWO	HATWING TWO		Established 2 July 1956.[24] Operated Heavy Attack (VAH) squadrons flying nuclear bomber A-3 aircraft. Disestablished 30 Jun 1959,[25] squadrons realigned under Fleet Air Whidbey.
Tactical Electronic Warfare Wing THIRTEEN	VAQWING 13		Established 1 Sep 1968 at NAS Alameda to oversee administrative, operations and maintenance support for the new VAQ squadrons.[26] Moved to NAS Whidbey Island with the decision to base EA-6B sqdns at NASWI. Disestablished 1 Jul 1972.[27]
Medium Attack, Tactical Electronic Warfare Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	MATVAQWINGPAC		Established from Fleet Air Whidbey in 1973 as the type wing for both "medium" Attack (VA) squadrons flying the A-6 Intruder and Tactical Electronic Warfare (VAQ) squadrons flying the EA-6B Prowler. Disestablished 31 Jan 1993.[28] ATTACKWINGPAC and VAQWINGPAC were established to assume control of the wing's Attack (VA) and Tactical Electronic Warfare (VAQ) squadrons respectively.
Electronic Combat Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	VAQWINGPAC		Established 1 Feb 1993[28] to assume control of the disestablished MATVAQWINGPAC's Tactical Electronic Warfare (VAQ) squadrons. Renamed Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (VAQWINGPAC) in 1998 (see currently active Type Wings section).
Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	ATTACKWINGPAC		Established 1 Feb 1993[28] to assume control of the disestablished MATVAQWINGPAC's Attack (VA) squadrons. Disestablished on 30 Apr 1997[22] with the retirement of the A-6E Intruder.
Anti-Submarine and Sea Control Wings, Naval Air Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Air Antisubmarine Wing ONE	AIRANTISUBWING ONE		Established 1 Apr 1973 as the Atlantic Fleet type wing for Air Antisubmarine (VS) squadrons flying the S-2 Tracker. Squadrons ultimately transitioned the S-3 Viking. Redesignated Sea Strike Wing ONE (SEASTRIKEWING ONE) May 1987.
Sea Strike Wing ONE	SEASTRIKEWING ONE		Redesignated from Air Antisubmarine Wing ONE continuing as the type wing for Air Antisubmarine (VS) squadrons flying the S-3 Viking. Redesignated Sea Control Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (SEACONWINGLANT) on 1 Sep 1993.[13]
Sea Control Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet	SEACONWINGLANT		Redesignated from Sea Strike Wing ONE on 1 Sep 1993 when the Air Antisbumbarine (VS) squadrons were redesignated to Sea Control (VS) squadrons. Disestablished 30 Jan 2009 with retirement of the S-3 Viking.
Helicopter Sea Control Wing ONE	HELSEACONWING ONE		Established Jun 1973 as the type wing for Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) (HSL) squadrons flying the SH-2 Sea Sprite. Disestablished 1 Jul 1992,[29] squadrons re-aligned under Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) Wing ONE (HSLWING ONE).
Helicopter Sea Control Wing THREE	HELSEACONWING THREE		Established Mar 1985 as the type wing for Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) (HSL) squadrons flying the then new SH-60B Seahawk. Redesignated Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) Wing ONE (HSLWING ONE) on 1 Jul 1992.[30]
Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) Wing ONE	HSLWING ONE		Redesignated from Helicopter Sea Control Wing THREE to Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing (Light) Wing ONE on 1 Jul 1992. Operated as type wing for HSL squadrons flying SH-2 Sea Sprites and HSL squadrons flying SH-60B Seahawks. Redesignated Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (HSLWINGLANT) on 1 Sep 1993.[13]
Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet	HSLWINGLANT		Redesignated from Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) Wing ONE on 1 Sep 1993. Type wing for HSL SH-2 Sea Sprite squadrons and SH-60B Seahawk squadrons until the last SH-2 squadron was disestablished in 1994, then continued as the SH-60B Atlantic Fleet type wing. Redesignated Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (HSMWINGLANT) on 1 Jul 2006[30] with the transition of the HSL squadrons flying the SH-60B Seahawk to HSM squadrons flying the MH-60R Seahawk (see currently active Type Wings section).
Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing ONE	HSWING ONE		Established 1 Apr 1973 as the type wing for Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Antisubmarine (HS) squadrons flying the SH-3 Sea King. Squadrons ultimately transitioned to the SH-60F and HH-60H Seahawk. Redesignated from Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing ONE to Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (HSWINGLANT) on 1 Sep 1993.[13]
Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet	HSWINGLANT		Redesignated from Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing ONE on 1 Sep 1993 continuing as the Atlantic Fleet SH-60F and HH-60H Seahawk type wing. Disestablished 1 Apr 2005. Squadrons were realigned under Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (HSCWINGLANT) (see currently active Type Wings section) in anticipation of their transitions to the MH-60S Seahawk and redesignation to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadrons.
Anti-Submarine and Sea Control Wings, Naval Air Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Anti Submarine Warfare Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	ASWWINGPAC		Established from Fleet Air San Diego in July 1973. The wing consisted of all Pacific Fleet fixed wing and rotary wing ASW squadrons and included fleet logistics and service support squadrons as well. Disestablished on 30 Sep 1993.[31] SECONWINGPAC, HSWINGPAC, HSLWINGPAC and HELTACWINGPAC were established to assume control of the wing's Sea Control (VS), Helicopter Antisubmarine (HS), Helicopter Antisubmarine (light) (HSL) and Helicopter Combat Support (HC)/Helicopter Mine Coutermeasures (HM) squadrons respectively.
Sea Control Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	SEACONWINGPAC		Established 22 Apr 1993[31] to assume control of Sea Control (VS) squadrons from the disestablishing ASWWINGPAC. Disestablished 19 Aug 2005, remaining squadrons were re-aligned under SECONWINGLANT.
Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	HSLWINGPAC		Established 5 May 1993[32] to assume control of Helicopter Antisubmarine (Light) (HSL) squadrons from the disestablishing ASWWINGPAC. Redesignated Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (HSMWINGPAC) on 1 Apr 2005 with the transition of the HSL squadrons flying the SH-60B Seahawk to HSM squadrons flying the MH-60R Seahawk (see currently active Type Wings section).
Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	HSWINGPAC		Established 1 July 1993[32] to assume control of Helicopter Antisubmarine (HS) squadrons from the disestablishing ASWWINGPAC. Disestablished in Apr 2005. Squadrons were realigned under Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (HSCWINGPAC) (see currently active Type Wings section) in anticipation of their transitions to the MH-60S Seahawk and redesignation to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadrons.
Logistics and Service Support Wings, Naval Air Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Fleet Tactical Support Wing ONE	FLTTACSUPWING ONE		Established 1 Jul 1973 to operate Atlantic Fleet fixed wing logistics and utility squadrons.[4] Disestablished 1 Oct 1989 with the transfer of the air logistics and utility roles to the U. S. Navy Reserve and contracted services.[33]
Helicopter Tactical Wing ONE	HELTACWING ONE		Established 1 Oct 1982 to operate Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) squadrons and Helicopter Combat Support (HC) squadrons flying vertical replenishment (VERTREP) and utility helicopters. Redesignated Helicopter Tactical Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (HELTACWINGLANT) on 1 Sep 1993.[13]
Helicopter Tactical Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet	HELTACWINGLANT		Redesignated from Helicopter Tactical Wing ONE. Continued to operate HC and HM squadrons. Redesignated Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (HSCWINGLANT) 1 Apr 2005 (see currently active Type Wings section) with the redesignation of Helicopter Combat Support (HC) squadrons to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadrons and their transitions to the MH-60S Seahawk.
Logistics and Service Support Wings, Naval Air Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Helicopter Tactical Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet	HELTACWINGPAC		Established on 1 July 1993[32] to assume control of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) squadrons and Helicopter Combat Support (HC) squadrons flying vertical replenishment (VERTREP) and utility helicopters from the disestablished ASWWINGPAC. Redesignated Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (HSCWINGPAC) in Apr 2005 (see currently active Type Wings section) with the redesignation of Pacific Fleet Combat Support (HC) squadrons to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadrons and their transitions to the MH-60S Seahawk.
US Navy Reserve Functional Wings
Wing		Insignia	Notes
Helicopter Wing Reserve	HELWINGRES		Tail Code "NW" adopted from the disestablished CVSGR EIGHTY: Established Jun 1975, disestablished 31 May 2007.[34] Remaining reserve helicopter squadrons continue to use tail code NW even though the wing no longer exists.
Reserve Tactical Support Wing	RESTACSUPWING		Established in 1974, redesignated Fleet Logistics Support Wing (FLSW) in 1983[35] (see currently active Functional Wings section). This wing and the Navy Reserve's current Tactical Support Wing are unrelated as this wing is the current Fleet Logistics Support Wing and the current Tactical Support Wing is the designation of the former Carrier Air Wing Reserve TWENTY (CVWR-20)
Fleet Air Wings, Patrol Wings, and Patrol and Reconnaissance Wings
Patrol Wings were first established in Oct 1937. All Patrol Wings in existence on 1 Nov 1942 were redesignated Fleet Air Wings. Additional Fleet Air Wings were established during WWII and as late as 1963.[36] All Fleet Air Wings still in existence in 1973 were redesignated Patrol Wings except for FAW-10 (the second to use the designation) which was disestablished. All Patrol Wings still in existence in 1999 were redesignated Patrol and Reconnaissance Wings.
Wing		Insignia	Notes[8]
Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ONE	PATRECONWING ONE	(FAW-1) (PatReconWing 1)	Established as Patrol Wing 1 (first use of the designation) on 1 Oct 1937, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 1 on 1 Nov 1942, redesignated Patrol Wing ONE (second use of the designation) on 30 Jun 1973, redesignated Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ONE on 1 June 1999. Ceased operations as a functional wing after 2000 and was redesignated Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 7th Fleet/CTF-72 exercising operational control over VP squadrons deployed to 7th Fleet.
Patrol Wing 2	PATWING TWO	(FAW-2) (PatWing 2)	Established as Patrol Wing 2 (first use of the designation) on 1 Oct 1937, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 2 on 1 Nov 1942, redesignated Patrol Wing TWO (2nd use of the designation) on 30 Jun 1973, disestablished on 8 Jun 1993.
Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TWO	PATRECONWING TWO		Established as Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TWO in Oct 2003 (adopted insignia from previously disestablished Patrol Wing TWO),[37] disestablished on 1 May 2017[38]
Fleet Air Wing 3	FAW 3		Established as Patrol Wing 3 on 1 Oct 1937, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 3 on 1 Nov 1942, disestablished on 30 Jun 1971.
Fleet Air Wing 4	FAW 4	(PatWing 4) (FAW-4)	Established as Patrol Wing 4 (first use of the designation) on 1 Oct 1937, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 4 on 1 Nov 1942, disestablished on 30 Jun 1970.
Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing FIVE	PATRECONWING FIVE		Established as Patrol Wing 5 (first use of the designation) on 1 Oct 1937, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 5 on 1 Nov 1942, redesignated Patrol Wing FIVE (second use of the designation) on 1 Jul 1973, redesignated Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing FIVE on 26 Mar 1999, disestablished in 2009.
Fleet Air Wing 6 (First use)	FAW 6 (1st)		Established as Fleet Air Wing 6 (first use of the designation) on 2 Nov 1942, disestablished on 1 Dec 1945.
Fleet Air Wing 6 (Second use)	FAW 6 (2nd)		Established as Fleet Air Wing 6 (second use of the designation) on 4 Aug 1950, disestablished on 1 Jul 1972.
Fleet Air Wing 7	FAW 7		Established as Patrol Wing Support Force on 1 Mar 1941, redesignated Patrol Wing 7 on 1 Jul 1941, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 7 (FAW-7) on 1 Nov 1942, disestablished on 4 Aug 1945.
Fleet Air Wing 8 (first use)	(FAW 8) (1st)		Established as Patrol Wing 8 on 8 Jul 1941, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 8 (first use of the designation) on 1 Nov 1942, disestablished on 3 Jul 1946.
Fleet Air Wing 8 (second use)	(FAW 8) (2nd)		Established as Fleet Air Wing 8 (second use of the designation) on 1 Jul 1965, disestablished on 1 Aug 1972.
Fleet Air Wing 9	FAW 9		Established as Patrol Wing 9 in Apr 1942, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 9 on 1 Nov 1942, disestablished on 19 Jul 1945.
Fleet Air Wing 10 (First use)	FAW 10 (1st)		Established as Patrol Wing 10 (first use of the designation) in Dec 1940, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 10 (first use of the designation), disestablished on 7 Jun 1947. Note: the current Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN does not share a lineage with this wing, that wing was established in 1981 as Patrol Wing TEN (second use of the designation).
Fleet Air Wing 10 (Second use)	FAW 10 (2nd)		Established as Fleet Air Wing 10 (second use of the designation) on 29 Jun 1963, disestablished on 30 Jun 1973.
Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN	PATRECONWING ELEVEN	(FAW-11) (PatWing 11)	Established as Patrol Wing 11 (1st use of the designation) on 15 Aug 1942, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 11 on 1 Nov 1942, redesignated Patrol Wing ELEVEN (2nd use of the designation) on 30 Jun 1973, redesignated Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN on 26 Mar 1999. Still exists as Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN.
Fleet Air Wing 12	FAW 12		Established as Patrol Wing 12 on 16 Sep 1942, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 12 on 1 Nov 1942, disestablished on 14 Jul 1945.
Fleet Air Wing 14	FAW 14		Established as Patrol Wing 14 on 15 Oct 1942, redesignated Fleet Air Wing 14 on 1 Nov 1942, disestablished in 1969.
Fleet Air Wing 15	FAW 15		Established as FAW-15 on 1 Dec 1942, disestablished on 28 Jul 1945.
Fleet Air Wing 16	FAW 16		Established as FAW-16 on 16 Feb 1943, disestablished on 27 Jun 1945.
Fleet Air Wing 17	FAW 17		Established as FAW-17 on 15 Sep 1943, disestablished on 2 Jan 1946.
Fleet Air Wing 18	FAW 18		Established as FAW-18 on 5 May 1945, disestablished on 30 Jun 1947.
Reserve Patrol Wing	RESPATWING		Reserve Patrol Wing Atlantic and Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific (later dual designated as Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific/Patrol Wing FOUR (second use of the designation)) which had both been established in 1970 were consolidated into a single wing designated Reserve Patrol Wing in January 1999, disestablished in June 2007.[37]

See Naval Air Training Command
Training Air Wings train Student Naval Aviators or Student Naval Flight Officers of the U. S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps and U. S. Coast Guard culminating in their designation as Naval Aviators or Naval Flight Officers. Prior to the establishment of Training Air Wings Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard flight training was conducted by Training Squadrons organized under the Flag Officers "Chief of Naval Air Basic Training" and "Chief of Naval Air Advanced Training" which were aligned under the "Chief of Naval Air Training. Those Flag Officer level commands were disestablished with the establishment of the Training Air Wings which then and still today report directly to the Chief of Naval Air Training.^[39][40]

Training Air Wings
Wing		Tail Code	Insignia	Aircraft	Notes
Training Air Wing ONE	TRAWING ONE (TW-1)	A		T-45C	Established on 1 Aug 1971[41] to control training activities at NAS Meridian, MS.[42] Operates two Training Squadrons (VT) conducting Student Naval Aviator Advanced Jet training.
Training Air Wing TWO	TRAWING TWO (TW-2)	B		T-45C	Established on 1 Aug 1971[41] to control training activities at NAS Kingsville, TX.[42] Operates two Training Squadrons (VT) conducting Student Naval Aviator Advanced Jet training.
Training Air Wing FOUR	TRAWING FOUR (TAW-4)	G		T-6B T-44C	Established in Mar 1972[43] to control training activities at NAS Corpus Christi, TX.[42][44] Operates four Training Squadrons (VT), two conducting Student Naval Aviator Primary Flight training in the T-6B Texan II and two conducting Student Naval Aviator Advanced Multi-Engine training in the T-44C Pegasus.
Training Air Wing FIVE	TRAWING FIVE (TAW-5)	E		T-6B TH-57B TH-57C	Established 9 Jan 1972 at NAS Whiting Field to control training activities at NAS Whiting Field, FL and NAS Ellyson Field, FL[44] (training operations ceased at Ellyson Field in Dec 1973). Operates three Training Squadrons (VT) conducting Student Naval Aviator Primary Flight training in the T-6B Texan II and three Helicopter Training Squadrons (HT) conducting Student Naval Aviator Advanced Helicopter training in the TH-57B and C Sea Ranger.
Training Air Wing SIX	TRAWING SIX (TAW-6)	F		T-6A T-45C	Established 1 Feb 1972 to control training activities at NAS Pensacola, FL.[44] Operates three Training Squadrons (VT) conducting all stages of Student Naval Flight Officer training in the T-6A Texan II, T-45C Goshawk and the Multi-Crew Simulator.

Disestablished Training Air Wings
Wing		Tail Code	insignia	Notes
Training Air Wing THREE	TRAWING THREE (TW-3)	C		Established on 1 Oct 1971[41] to control training activities at NAS Chase Field, TX. Disestablished 31 Aug 1992 with the closure of NAS Chase Field and disestablishment of subordinate squadrons.[45]
Training Air Wing SEVEN	TRAWING SEVEN (TAW-7)			Established 1 Feb 1972 to control training activities at NAS Saufely Field, FL.[44] Disestablished in 1976 with deactivation of the Saufley Field airfield and disestablishment of subordinate squadrons.[46]
Training Air Wing EIGHT	TRAWING EIGHT (TAW-8)			Established in 1972 to control training activities at NAS Glynco, GA.[47][44] Disestablished in 1974 with closure of NAS Glynco.[48] Subordinate squadron was relocated to NAS Pensacola and realigned under TRAWING SIX.

• List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
• List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons

• Roy A. Grossnick (ed.), United States Naval Aviation 1910–1995, [1]

Aircraft wings listNavy aircraft wings

Navy fixed wing squadron designations start with the letter "V" because in 1920 with issuance of General Order 541 two overall types of aircraft were identified and assigned permanent letters; lighter than air types were identified by the letter Z and heavier than air types by the letter V.^[1] The use of letter abbreviations for squadrons was promulgated in the "Naval Aeronautic Organization for Fiscal Year 1923" which is the first known record associating the abbreviated Aircraft Class Designations (V-heavier than air, Z-lighter than air, and letters designating role) with abbreviated squadron designations.^[2] In 1948 the Navy established its first two operational helicopter squadrons designating them as Helicopter Utility Squadrons. It departed from the established "V" heavier than air and "Z" lighter than air system and instead gave them the designation "HU" (H-Helicopter, U-Utility). From that point on heavier than air squadrons which flew rotary wing aircraft were designated with the first letter of "H" while heavier than air squadrons flying fixed wing aircraft retained the original heaver than air "V" then associating the "V" only with fixed wing squadrons. There were two exceptions during the history of Naval Aviation that violated the rule, they were; the use of "RVAH" to denote Reconnaissance Attack Squadrons which operated the RA-5C Vigilante during the 1960s and 1970s and the use of "RVAW" from 1967 to 1983 to designate the Airborne Early Warning (VAW) Fleet Replacement Squadrons.

Squadron designations below are listed in alphabetical order

On 15 November 1946 the VA designation was created when the remaining Bombing (VB) and Torpedo (VT) squadrons from WWII were redesignated "Attack" squadrons (VA)^[3] and the VB and VT designations ceased to exist.^[4] The VA designation remained in use until 1996 when the last Attack Squadron completed transition to the F/A-18 Hornet and was redesignated a Strike Fighter (VFA) squadron. The VA designation has not been used since 1996. During the life of the VA designation there were three different periods during which the rules governing the squadron designation system differed creating three separate and distinct designation schemes over time. These three different designation scheme periods resulted in cases where a singe squadron carried multiple designations during its existence, and in the occurrence of multiple uses of the same designation for unrelated squadrons.

The list below is not a list of disestablished squadrons, it is a list of squadron designations which are no longer in use. In many cases a single squadron carried multiple designations between the time it was established and the time it was disestablished, therefore in many cases multiple designations below belonged to a single squadron. Most of the squadron designations in the list belonged to squadrons which have been disestablished, but also included are former designations of some VFA squadrons which are still active. Note that many squadrons were designated as both VA and VF squadrons at different times during their existence. This list includes all "VA" designations which have been used by US Navy aircraft squadrons except for those assigned to USNR squadrons which existed before 1970 unless they were activated, in which case they are included.^[5]

Note: The parenthetical (first use), (second use), (1st), (2nd), (3rd) etc... appended to some designations in the table below are not a part of the squadron designation system. They are added to indicate that the designation was used more than once during the history of U.S. Naval Aviation and which use of the designation is indicated. Absence indicates that the designation was used only once.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft[a]	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates[6]	Disestablished as (or current designation)	Disestablished (or Deactivated) Date	Notes
On 15 November 1946, a major change to the Navy's Carrier Air Group and aircraft squadron designation system was instituted. At that time the Carrier Air Group designation (CVG) of WWII was modified to identify to which type of aircraft carrier the air group was assigned by the addition of a letter "A" or "B" between the "V" and the "G" in the CVG designation. The CVLG (light carrier air group) and CVEG (escort carrier air group) designations of WWII were retained creating four different types of Carrier Air Group. CVAGs were assigned to Essex class carriers (sometimes called "Attack" carriers), CVBGs were assigned to the large Midway class carriers (sometimes called "Battle" carriers), CVLGs were assigned to "light" Independence or Siapan class carriers, and CVEGs to remaining small WWII "escort carriers". At the same time, aircraft squadron designations were changed to include an "A", "B", "L" or "E" after the designation number to denote to which type of Carrier Air Group the squadron was assigned.[7] CVAGs and CVBGs were designated with odd numbers and each was assigned two VA squadrons with the first carrying the Air Group's number and the second the next consecutive even number (CVAG-1: VA-1A, VA-2A; CVBG-1: VA-1B, VA-2B; CVAG-7: VA-7A, VA-8A; CVAG-11; VA-11A, VA-12A etc...)
VA-1A		Top Hatters	SB2C F4U	Air Det Pac Flt: Sep 1919-15 Jun 1920 VT-5(1st): 15 Jun 1920-7 Sep 1921 VP-1-4: 7 Dec 1921-23 Sep 1921 VF-4(1st): 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-1(1st): 1 Jul 1922-1 Jul 1927 VF-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1934 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-4: 1 Jul 1939-15 Mar 1941 VS-41(2nd): 15 Mar 1941-1 Mar 1943 VB-41: 1 Mar 1943-4 Aug 1943 VB-4: 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-14: 2 Aug 1948-15 Dec 1949 VF-14(2nd): 15 Dec 1949-1 Dec 2001 VFA-14: 1 Dec 2001-present	VFA-14	Not applicable, still exists	Oldest continuously active aircraft squadron in the U.S. Navy 1st VA squadron of CVAG-1
VA-1B		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-1B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-24: 1 Sep 1948-1 Dec 1949 VF-24(2nd): 1 Dec 1949-9 Mar 1959 VF-211(3rd): 9 Mar 1959-Aug 2006 VFA-211: Aug 2006-present	VFA-211	Not applicable, still exists	1st VA squadron of CVBG-1
VA-1E		unknown	TBM	VT-41: 26 Mar 1946-15 Nov 1946 VA-1E: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948	VA-1E	1 September 1948	Only VA squadron of CVEG-1. CVEG-1 (comprised of VF-1E and VA-1E) was redesignated Composite Squadron 21 (VC-21) on 1 September 1948
VA-1L		unknown	TBM XTB2D AD	VT-58: 19 Mar 1946-15 Nov 1946 VA-1L: 15 Nov 1946-20 Nov 1948	VA-1L	20 November 1948	Only VA squadron of CVLG-1. Assets merged with VF-1L to form the first squadron designated VX-3
VA-2A		unknown	TBM	VT-4: 10 Jan 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-2A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-15(1st): 2 Aug 1948-1 Jun 1969	VA-15 (1st)	1 June 1969	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-1
VA-2B		unknown	SB2C, SBW TBM SNJ AD	VT-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-2B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-25(1st): 1 Sep 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-65(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-31 Mar 1993	VA-65 (2nd)	31 March 1993	2nd VA squadron of CVBG-1
VA-2E		unknown	TBM	VT-42: 19 Jul 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-2E: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VC-22(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-22(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-22 (2nd)	1 June 1956	Only VA squadron of CVEG-2
VA-3A		Black Panthers	SB2C AD	VB-3B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-4: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-3: 1 Jul 1939-15 Nov 1946 VA-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-34(1st): 7 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-35(2nd): 15 Feb 1950-31 Jan 1995	VA-35 (2nd)	31 January 1995	1st VA squadron of CVAG-3. The "diving panther" insignia was created by VB-3B and remained in use through the entire life of the squadron through all of its redesignations.
VA-3B		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-75: 1 Jun 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-3B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-44(1st): 1 Sep 1948-8 Jun 1950	VA-44 (1st)	8 June 1950	1st VA squadron of CVBG-3
VA-3E		unknown	TBM	VA-3E: 21 Apr 1947-1 Sep 1948 VC-23(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-23 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-23: 23 Apr 1959-27 Sep 1968 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-23	27 September 1968	Only VA squadron of CVEG-3
VA-4A		Dragons	TBM	VT-2: 1925-1 Jul 1927 VT-2B: 1 Jul 1927- 1 Jul 1937 VT-3: 1 Jul 1937-15 Nov 1946 VA-4A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-35(1st): 7 Aug 1948-7 Nov 1949	VA-35 (1st)	7 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-3
VA-4B		Fish Hawks	SB2C AD	VT-75: 1 Jun 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-4B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-45(1st): 1 Sep 1948-8 Jun 1950	VA-45 (1st)	8 June 1950	2nd VA squadron of CVBG-3
VA-5A		unknown	SB2C F4U	VS-2B: 3 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1937 (VS = "Scouting Squadron") VS-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Mar 1943 VB-4: 1 Mar 1943-15 Jul 1943 VB-5: 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VA-54(1st): 16 Aug 1948-1 Dec 1949	VA-54 (1st)	1 December 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-5
VA-5B		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-64(1st): 27 Jul 1948-8 Apr 1949 VC-24(2nd): 8 Apr 1949-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-24(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-24 (1st)	1 June 1956	1st VA squadron of CVBG-5
VA-6A		Torpcats	TBM	VT-5: 15 Feb 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VA-55(1st): 16 Aug 1948-12 Dec 1975	VA-55 (1st)	19 December 1975	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-5
VA-6B		unknown	SB2C AD	VT-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-65(1st): 27 Jul 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-25(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1983 VFA-125: 1 Jul 1983-present	VFA-25	Not applicable, still exists	2nd VA squadron of CVBG-5
VA-7A		Sunday Punchers	SBW, SB2C F4U	VB-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-7A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-74: 27 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-75(2nd): 15 Feb 1950-28 Feb 1997	VA-75 (2nd)	28 February 1997	1st VA squadron of CVAG-7
VA-8A		Air Barons	TBM	VT-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-8A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-75(1st): 27 Jul 1948-30 Nov 1949	VA-75 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-7
VA-9A		unknown	SB2C	VB-99: 1 Jul 1943-15 Oct 1943 VB-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-9A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VA-94(1st): 12 Aug 1948-31 Nov 1949	VA-94 (1st)	31 November 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-9
VA-10A		unknown	TBM	VT-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-10A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VA-95(1st): 12 Aug 1948-30 Nov 1949	VA-95 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-9
VA-11A		unknown	SB2C	VB-11: 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-11A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-114: 15 Jul 1948-1 Dec 1949	VA-114	1 December 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-11
VA-12A		unknown	TBM	VT-11: 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-12A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-115: 15 Jul 1948-30 Sep 1996 VFA-115: 30 Sep 1996-present	VFA-115	Not applicable, still exists	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-11
VA-13A		Hell Razors	SBW F4U	VB-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-134(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-174: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1966 VA-174(2nd): 1 Jul 1966-30 Jun 1988	VA-174 (2nd)	30 June 1988	1st VA squadron of CVAG-13
VA-14A		Uninvited	TBM	VT-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-14A: 15 Nov 1946- 2 Aug 1948 VA-135(1st): 2 Aug 1948-30 Nov 1949	VA-135 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-13
VA-15A		Flying Cannons	SB2C	VB-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-15A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-154: 15 Jul 1948-1 Dec 1949	VA-154	1 December 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-15
VA-16A		unknown	TBM	VT-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-16A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-155(1st): 15 Jul 1948-30 Nov 1949	VA-155 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-15
VA-17A		Battering Rams	SBW AM	VB-82: 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-17A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VA-174: 11 Aug 1948-25 Jan 1950	VA-174	25 January 1950	1st VA squadron of CVAG-17
VA-18A		Devils Diplomats	TBM	VT-82: 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-18A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VA-175: 11 Aug 1948-15 Mar 1958	VA-175	15 March 1958	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-17
VA-19A		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-19A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Aug 1948 VA-194: 24 Aug 1948-1 Dec 1949	VA-194	1 December 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-19
VA-20A		unknown	TBM AD	VT-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-20A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VA-195: 24 Aug 1948-15 Apr 1985 VFA-195: 15 Apr 1985-present	VFA-195	Not applicable, still exists	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-19
VA-21A		unknown	SB2C	VB-98: 28 Aug 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-21A: 15 Nov 1946-5 Aug 1947	VA-21A	5 August 1947	1st VA squadron of CVAG-21
VA-22A		unknown	TBM	VT-98: 28 Aug 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-22A: 15 Nov 1946-5 Aug 1947	VA-22A	5 August 1947	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-21
A new Squadron and Air Group designation scheme was established in 1948. CVAGs and CVBGs were all redesignated CVGs, CVLGs and CVEGs were disestablished, and squadron suffix letters were eliminated. New squadron designation numbers denoted to which CVG the squadron was assigned with the first one or two digits identifying the CVG followed by a 4 or 5 to differentiate between the two VA squadrons of each CVG. There were initially three VF squadrons in each CVG numbered with 1, 2 and 3 and two VA squadrons numbered with 4 and 5, therefore CVG-1's VA squadrons were VA-14 and VA-15; CVG-2's were VA-24 and VA-25; CVG-11's were VA-114 and VA-115; CVG-15's were VA-154 and VA-155 etc... When a squadron was moved from one CVG to another it was redesignated to conform with the designation of the newly assigned CVG. From 1951 to 1959 the Navy operated a number of Air Task Groups (ATG)s which were usually equipped by removing one squadron each from a number of then typical five VF/VA squadron CVGs leaving those CVGs at four VF/VA squadrons. Squadrons retained their former CVG's designation when assigned to an ATG. In some cases squadrons were established and assigned directly to an ATG, in those cases the squadron was typically assigned a designation as if assigned to one of the existing CVGs but with the last digit of the designation greater than "5". Squadrons and CVGs are grouped by designation below for ease of reading the table but it should not be assumed that the listed squadrons were assigned only to the CVG in which section they appear in the table as ATG assignment did not occasion a redesignation, and by the late 1950s the practice of redesignating squadrons upon transfer between CVGs had begun to be abandoned with squadrons being redesignated in some cases but not in others.
CVG-1 (2nd): CVAG-1 redesignated CVG-1 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-1
VA-12		Ubangis, Clinchers (1982)	F2H F7U AD4/A-4 A-7	VBF-4: 12 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-12: 2 Aug 1948-1 Aug 1955 VA-12: 1 Aug 1955-1 Oct 1986	VA-12	1 October 1986	CVG-1(2nd) VF squadron redesignated as a CVG-1(2nd) VA squadron.
VA-14		Top Hatters	F4U	Air Det Pac Flt: Sep 1919-15 Jun 1920 VT-5(1st): 15 Jun 1920-7 Sep 1921 VP-1-4: 7 Dec 1921-23 Sep 1921 VF-4(1st): 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-1(1st): 1 Jul 1922-1 Jul 1927 VF-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1934 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-4: 1 Jul 1939-15 Mar 1941 VS-41(2nd): 15 Mar 1941-1 Mar 1943 VB-41: 1 Mar 1943-4 Aug 1943 VB-4: 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-14: 2 Aug 1948-15 Dec 1949 VF-14(2nd): 15 Dec 1949-1 Dec 2001 VFA-14: 1 Dec 2001-present	VFA-14	Not applicable, still exists	Oldest continuously active aircraft squadron in the U.S. Navy. Redesignated as one of CVG-1(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-15 (First use)	(1951)	Valions (mid 1950s)	TBM AD/A-1 A-4	VT-4: 10 Jan 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-2A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-15(1st): 2 Aug 1948-1 Jun 1969	VA-15 (1st)	1 June 1969	Redesignated as one of CVG-1(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-16		unknown	AD	VA-16: 1 Jun 1955-1 Mar 1958	VA-16	1 March 1958	Established and assigned to Air Task Group 182 (ATG-182)
CVG-2 (2nd): CVBG-1 redesignated CVG-2 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-2
VA-22		Fighting Redcocks	FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-63: 28 Jul 1948-Mar 1956 VA-63: Mar 1956-1 Jul 1959 VA-22: 1 Jul 1959-4 May 1990 VFA-22: 4 May 1990-present	VFA-22	Not applicable, still exists	VF-63 had been transferred to CVG-2(2nd) in 1950 without being redesignated. Was redesignated a VA squadron retaining the 63 designation while still in CVG-2(2nd). Was ultimately redesignated VA-22 in 1959 to conform with the CVG designation
VA-23		Black Knights	FJ-4 A4D/A-4	VF-653 (USNR): 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-151(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-7 Feb 1956 VA-151: 7 Feb 1956-23 Feb 1959 VA-23: 23 Feb 1959-1 Apr 1970	VA-23	1 April 1970	VA-151 reassigned to CVG-2(2nd) and redesignated VA-23
VA-24		unknown	AD F4U	VB-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-1B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-24: 1 Sep 1948-1 Dec 1949 VF-24(2nd): 1 Dec 1949-9 Mar 1959 VF-211(3rd): 9 Mar 1959-Aug 2006 VFA-211: Aug 2006-present	VFA-211	Not applicable, still exists	[b] Redesignated as one of CVG-2(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-25 (First use)	(1950)	Tigers (1950)	SNJ AD/A-1	VT-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-2B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-25(1st): 1 Sep 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-65(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-31 Mar 1993	VA-65 (2nd)	31 March 1993	Redesignated as one of CVG-2(2nd)'s initial squadrons. Reassigned to CVG-6(2nd) in 1950 without being redesignated until 1959
VA-25 (Second use)	(1974)	Fist of the Fleet	AD/A-1 A-7	VT-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-65(1st): 27 Jul 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-25(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1983 VFA-125: 1 Jul 1983-present	VFA-25	Not applicable, still exists	VA-65(1st) reassigned to CVG-2(2nd) in 1950 without being redesignated until 1959
VA-26		Skylancers	F9F-8	VA-26: 30 Jun 1956-11 Apr 1958 VA-125(2nd): 11 Apr 1958-1 Oct 1977	VA-125 (2nd)	11 April 1977	Established and assigned to Air Task Group THREE (ATG-3) until its redesignation to VA-125 and reassignment to RCVG-12
CVG-3 (2nd): CVAG-3 redesignated CVG-3 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-3
VA-34 (First use)		Black Panthers	AD/A-1	VB-3B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-4: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-3: 1 Jul 1939-15 Nov 1946 VA-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-34(1st): 7 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-35(2nd): 15 Feb 1950-31 Jan 1995	VA-35 (2nd)	31 January 1995	Redesignated as one of CVG-3(2nd)'s initial squadrons. The "diving panther" insignia was created by VB-3B and remained in use through the entire life of the squadron through all of its redesignations.
VA-34 (1943-69) (Second use)		Blue Blasters	F2H F7U A4D/A-4	VF-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-9A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VF-91(1st): 12 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-34(3rd): 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1955 VA-34(2nd): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jun 1969	VA-34 (2nd)	1 June 1969	VF-34(3rd) returned to CVG-3(2nd) from Air Task Group 181 (ATG-181) and redesignated a VA squadron
VA-35 (First use)		Dragons	TBM AD	VT-2: 1925-1 Jul 1927 VT-2B: 1 Jul 1927- 1 Jul 1937 VT-3: 1 Jul 1937-15 Nov 1946 VA-4A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-35(1st): 7 Aug 1948-7 Nov 1949	VA-35 (1st)	7 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-3(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-35 (Second use)		Black Panthers	A-1 A-6, KA-6	VB-3B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-4: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-3: 1 Jul 1939-15 Nov 1946 VA-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-34(1st): 7 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-35(2nd): 15 Feb 1950-31 Jan 1995	VA-35 (2nd)	31 January 1995	VA-34(1st) redesignated VA-35(2nd) when VF-91(1st) was reassigned to CVG-3(2nd) as the group's fourth VF squadron VF-34(3rd) on 15 Feb 1950. The "diving panther" insignia was created by VB-3B and remained in use through the entire life of the squadron through all of its redesignations.
VA-36 (First use)		Roadrunners	F9F-5 F9F-8 A4D/A-4	VF-102(1st): 1 May 1952-1 Jul 1955 VA-36(1st): 1 Jul 1955-1 Aug 1970	VA-36 (1st)	1 August 1970	VF-201 redesignated VA-36 and assigned to Air Task Group 201 (ATG-201). Ultimately assigned to CVG-3(2nd) in 1958
CVG-4 (2nd): CVBG-1 redesignated CVG-4 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 8 Jun 1950
VA-44 (First use)		unknown	AD AM	VB-75: 1 Jun 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-3B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-44(1st): 1 Sep 1948-8 Jun 1950	VA-44 (1st)	8 June 1950	Redesignated as one of CVG-4(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-45 (First use)		Black Knights	AD AM	VT-75: 1 Jun 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-4B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-45(1st): 1 Sep 1948-8 Jun 1950	VA-45 (1st)	8 June 1950	Redesignated as one of CVG-4(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-4 (3rd): Established 1 Sep 1950, redesignated RCVG-4 on 1 Apr 1958 to control FRSs, disestablished 1 Jun 1970 as RCVW-4
VA-45 (Second use)		Blackbirds	AD	VA-45(2nd): 1 Sep 1950-1 Mar 1958	VA-45 (2nd)	1 March 1958	Established as one of CVG-4(3rd)'s initial squadrons (CVG-4(3rd) initially had four VF squadrons and only this single initial VA squadron). Was disestablished when CVG-4(3rd) was redesignated RCVG-4
VA-46		Clansmen (1960)	F9F-5 F9F-8 A4D/A-4 A-7E	VA-46: 25 May 1955-30 Jun 1991	VA-46	30 June 1991	Assigned to CVG-4(3rd) upon establishment but reassigned to Air Task Group 202 (ATG-202) two months later and never returned to CVG-4(3rd)
RCVG-4 / RCVW-4 Fleet Replacement Squadrons
VA-42	(1992)	Green Pawns, Thunderbolts (1992)	AD T-28 TC-4C A-6, KA-6	VF-42(4th): 1 Sep 1950-1 Nov 1953 VA-42: 1 Nov 1953-30 Sep 1994	VA-42	30 September 1994	VF-42 assigned to CVG-6(2nd) at the time redesignated a VA squadron in 1953. Transitioned from an operational VA squadron to an AD Sky Raider FRS on 24 Oct 1958 and reassigned to RCVG-4. Later became an A-6 FRS. Adopted "Thunderbolts" name and insignia from VA-176 when it was disestablished in 1992
VA-43		Challengers	A4D/A-4	VF-74A: 1 May 1945-1 Aug 1945 VF-74(2nd): 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-1B(3rd): 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-21(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-43: 1 Jul 1959-1 Jun 1973 VF-43(5th): 1 Jun 1973-1 Jul 1994	VF-43 (5th)	1 July 1994	VF-21 redesignated as an A4D Skyhawk FRS and assigned to RCVG-4
VA-44 (Second use)		Hornets	F2H F9F-8 F9F-8T/TF-9 TV-2 T-28 A4D/A-4, TA-4 AD/A-1	VF-44(2nd): 1 Sep 1950-1 Jan 1956 VA-44(2nd): 1 Jan 1956-1 May 1970	VA-44 (2nd)	1 May 1970	CVG-4(3rd)'s VF-44 redesignated a VA squadron in 1956. Transitioned from an operational VA squadron of CVG-4(3rd) to an A4D Skyhawk FRS on 1 Jun 1958 in conjunction with CVG-4(3rd)'s redesignation to RCVG-4. In 1959 AD Sky Raider training was added and the squadron operated as both an A4D (A-4 in Sep 1962) and an AD (A-1 in Sep 1962) FRS. "Split out" VA-45(3rd) in 1963 to continue A-1 training and became solely an A-4 FRS
VA-45 (1963-96) (Third use)		Blackbirds	A-1 A-4	VA-45(3rd): 15 Feb 1963-7 Feb 1985 VF-45(2nd): 7 Feb 1985-31 Mar 1996	VF-45 (2nd)	31 March 1996	Adopted both the "Blackbirds" name and the insignia of the disestablished VA-45(2nd). Established as an A-1 Sky Raider FRS and assigned to RCVG-4 (was "split out of" VA-44(2nd) to continue A-1 training to allow VA-44(2nd) to become solely an A-4 FRS). After the A-1's retirement the squadron provided A-4 detachments to ASW air groups and later assumed an adversary role in support of Air Combat Maneuvering training
CVG-5 (2nd): CVAG-5 redesignated CVG-5 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-5
VA-52		Knightriders	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VF-884: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-144: 4 Feb 1953-23 Feb 1959 VA-52: 23 Feb 1959-31 Mar 1995	VA-52	31 March 1995	VF-144 was redesignated a VA squadron and reassigned to CVG-5(2nd)
VA-54 (First use)		unknown	F4U AD	VS-2B: 3 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1937 (VS = "Scouting Squadron") VS-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Mar 1943 VB-4: 1 Mar 1943-15 Jul 1943 VB-5: 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VA-54(1st): 16 Aug 1948-1 Dec 1949	VA-54 (1st)	1 December 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-5(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-54 (Second use)		Hell's Angels	AD F9F-8	VBF-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-16A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VF-152(2nd): 15 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-54(1st): 15 Feb 1950-15 Jun 1956 VA-54(2nd): 15 Jun 1956-1 Apr 1958	VA-54 (2nd)	1 April 1958	CVG-5(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron
VA-55 (First use)	(1955)	Torpcats, Warhorses (1955)	TBM AD FJ-4 A4D/A-4	VT-5: 15 Feb 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VA-55(1st): 16 Aug 1948-12 Dec 1975	VA-55 (1st)	19 December 1975	Redesignated as one of CVG-5(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-56		Boomerangs, Champions (1958)	F9F-3 F9F-8 FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VA-56: 4 Jun 1956-31 Aug 1986	VA-56	31 August 1986	Established as a CVG-5(2nd) VA squadron
CVG-6 (2nd): CVBG-5 redesignated CVG-6 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Apr 1992 as CVW-6
VA-63		Fighting Redcocks	F9F-8 FJ-4	VF-63: 28 Jul 1948-Mar 1956 VA-63: Mar 1956-1 Jul 1959 VA-22: 1 Jul 1959-4 May 1990 VFA-22: 4 May 1990-present	VFA-22	Not applicable, still exists	VF-63 had been transferred to CVG-2(2nd) in 1950 without being redesignated. Was redesignated a VA squadron retaining the 63 designation while still in CVG-2(2nd). Was ultimately redesignated VA-22 in 1959 to conform with the CVG designation
VA-64 (First use)		unknown	AD	VB-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-64(1st): 27 Jul 1948-8 Apr 1949 VC-24(2nd): 8 Apr 1949-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-24(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-24 (1st)	1 June 1956	Redesignated as one of CVG-6(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-64 (Second use)		Black Lancers	A4D/A-4	VA-64(2nd): 1 Jul 1961-7 Nov 1969	VA-64 (2nd)	7 November 1969	Established as a CVG-6(2nd) VA squadron
VA-65 (First use)	(1949)	Fist of the Fleet (1949)	AD	VT-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-65(1st): 27 Jul 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-25(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1983 VFA-125: 1 Jul 1983-present	VFA-25	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-6(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-65 (Second use)		Tigers	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VT-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-2B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-25(1st): 1 Sep 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-65(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-31 Mar 1993	VA-65 (2nd)	31 March 1993	Replaced VA-65(1st) in CVG-6(2nd) when VA-65(1st) was moved to CVG-2(2nd)
VA-66 (First use)		Crusaders	F9F-8	VA-66(1st): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1955 VF-81(4th): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1959 VA-81: 1 Jul 1959-4 Feb 1988 VFA-81: 4 Feb 1988-present	VFA-81	Not applicable, still exists	[c] Established as VA-66(1st) but redesignated to VF-81(4th) on the same day and replaced VF-81(3rd) in CVG-8(2nd)
VA-66 (Second use)		Waldomen	F7U F9F-8 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-671: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-81(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jul 1955 VA-66(2nd): 1 Jul 1955-1 Oct 1986	VA-66 (2nd)	1 October 1986	VF-81(3rd) which was assigned to CVG-8(2nd) was redesignated a VA squadron and reassigned to CVG-6(2nd)
CVG-7 (2nd): CVAG-7 redesignated CVG-7 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, still exists as CVW-7
VA-72		Hawks, Blue Hawks (early 1960s)	F9F-5 A4D/A-4 A-7	VBF-18: 25 Jan 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-8A: 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-72(2nd): 28 Jul 1948-3 Jan 1956 VA-72: 3 Jan 1956-30 Jun 1991	VA-72	30 June 1991	CVG-7(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a CVG-7(2nd) VA squadron
VA-74		Sunday Punchers	F4U AD	VB-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-7A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-74: 27 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-75(2nd): 15 Feb 1950-28 Feb 1997	VA-75 (2nd)	28 February 1997	Redesignated as one of CVG-7(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-75 (First use)		Air Barons	TBM AD	VT-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-8A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-75(1st): 27 Jul 1948-30 Nov 1949	VA-75 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-7(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-75 (Second use)	(after 1950)	Sunday Punchers	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VB-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-7A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-74: 27 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-75(2nd): 15 Feb 1950-28 Feb 1997	VA-75 (2nd)	28 February 1997	CVG-7(2nd) VA-74 redesignated VA-75(2nd). Original insignia of VB-18 was re-adopated after 1950.
VA-76		Spirits	F2H F9F-8 A4D/A-4	VA-76: 1 Jun 1955-30 Sep 1969	VA-76	30 September 1969	Established and assigned to Air Task Group 182 (ATG-182). Was never assigned to CVG-7(2nd)
CVG-8 (2nd): Planned for establishment in 1948 but cancelled
VA-84		unknown	TBM AM	VA-84: 15 Sep 1948-29 Nov 1949	VA-84	29 November 1949	Established for assignment to CVG-8(2nd) but CVG-8 establishment was cancelled and squadron was disestablished
VA-85 (First use)		unknown	TBM AM	VA-85(1st): 15 Sep 1948-29 Nov 1949	VA-85 (1st)	29 November 1949	Established for assignment to CVG-8(2nd) but CVG-8 establishment was cancelled and squadron was disestablished
CVG-8 (2nd): Established 9 Apr 1951 to received USNR squadrons activated for the Korean war, still exists as CVW-8
VA-81	(1963)	Crusaders, Sunliners (1963)	A4D/A-4 A-7	VA-66(1st): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1955 VF-81(4th): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1959 VA-81: 1 Jul 1959-4 Feb 1988 VFA-81: 4 Feb 1988-present	VFA-81	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-8(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a CVG-8(2nd) VA squadron
VA-83	(1957)	Roaring Bulls, Rampagers (1957)	F7U A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-916: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-83(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jul 1955 VA-83: 1 Jul 1955-3 Mar 1988 VFA-83: 3 Mar 1988-present	VFA-83	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-8(2nd)'s VF-83 redesignated a CVG-8(2nd) VA squadron
VA-85 (Second use)	(1954) (1958)	Black Falcons (1958)	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VA-859 (USNR): not listed-4 Feb 1953 VA-85(2nd): 4 Feb 1953-30 Sep 1994	VA-85 (2nd)	30 September 1994	USNR VA-859 establishment date not listed, activated 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd) when it was established on 9 Apr. Permanently activated and redesignated VA-85(2nd) in 1953
VA-86 (First use)		Vagabonds	FJ-3	VA-86(1st): 1 July 1955-1 Jul 1955 VF-84(3rd): 1 Jul 1955-1 Oct 1995	VF-84 (3rd)	1 October 1995	Established as VA-86(1st) but redesignated to VF-84(3rd) on the same day
VA-86 (Second use)		Sidewinders	F7U A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-921: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-84(2nd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jul 1955 VA-86(2nd): 1 Jul 1955-15 Jul 1987 VFA-86: 15 Jul 1987-present	VFA-86	Not applicable, still exists	VF-84 redesignated VA-86 and assigned to Air Task Group 181 (ATG-181)
CVG-9 (2nd): CVAG-9 redesignated CVG-9 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Dec 1949
VA-94 (First use)		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-99: 1 Jul 1943-15 Oct 1943 VB-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-9A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VA-94(1st): 12 Aug 1948-31 Nov 1949	VA-94 (1st)	31 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-9(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-95 (First use)		unknown	TBM AD	VT-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-10A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VA-95(1st): 12 Aug 1948-30 Nov 1949	VA-95 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-9(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-9 (3rd): Established 26 Mar 1952, still exists as CVW-9
VA-93	(1957) (1965)	Blue Blazers, Ravens (1976)	A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-93(3rd): 26 Mar 1952-15 Sep 1956 VA-93: 15 Sep 1956-30 Aug 1986	VA-93	30 August 1986	CVG-9(3rd)'s VF-93 redesignated as a VA squadron
VA-94 (Second use)	(1967)	Shrikes or Mighty Shrikes (1959)	FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-94(2nd): 26 Mar 1952-1 Aug 1958 VA-94(2nd): 1 Aug 1958-28 Jun 1990 VFA-94: 28 Jun 1990-present	VFA-94	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-9(3rd)'s VF-94 redesignated as a VA squadron
VA-95 (Second use)		Sky Knights, Green Lizards (1963)	F6F AD/A-1 A-4	VA-95(2nd): 26 Mar 1952-1 Apr 1970	VA-95 (2nd)	1 April 1970	Established as CVG-9(3rd)'s only initial VA squadron (CVG-9(3rd) was established with four VF squadrons)
VA-96		unknown	AD	VA-96: 30 Jun 1956-10 Apr 1958	VA-96	10 April 1958	Established and assigned to Air Task Group THREE (ATG-3)
CVG-10 (2nd): Established 1 May 1952, disestablished 20 Nov 1969 as CVW-10(1st)
VA-104		Hells Archers	AD	VF-104: 1 May 1952-4 Dec 1953 VA-104: 4 Dec 1953-31 Mar 1959	VA-104	31 March 1959	CVG-10(2nd)'s VF-104 redesignated as a second VA squadron in the Air Group
VA-105 (First use)		Cannoneers	AD	VA-105(1st): 1 May 1952-1 Feb 1959	VA-105 (1st)	1 February 1959	Established as CVG-10(2nd)'s only initial VA squadron (CVG-10(2nd) was established with four VF squadrons). Reassigned to RCVG-4 in Nov 1958 as a FRS until its disestablishment less than 3 months later.
VA-106 (First use)		Boomerangs	FJ-3	VA-106(1st): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1955 VF-62(2nd): 1 Jul 1955-1 Oct 1969	VF-62 (2nd)	1 October 1969	Established as VA-106(1st) on 1 Jul 1955 and redesignated VF-62(2nd) and assigned to CVG-6(2nd) on the same day
VA-106 (Second use)		Gladiators	F2H F9F-8 A4D/A-4	VBF-17: 2 Jan 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-6B(3rd): 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-62(1st): 28 Jul 1948-1 Jul 1955 VA-106(2nd): 1 Jul 1955-7 Nov 1969	VA-106 (2nd)	7 November 1969	VF-62(1st) redesignated and reassigned to CVG-10(2nd) while a new VF-63(2nd) was established (as VA-106(1st) and immediately redesignated) to replace VF-62(1st) in CVG-6(2nd)
CVG-11 (2nd): CVAG-11 redesignated CVG-11 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, still exists as CVW-11
VA-112		Broncos (1961)	A4D/A-4	VBF-11: 9 Apr 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-12A: 15 Nov 1946-15 July 1948 VF-112: 15 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1959 VA-112: 15 Feb 1959-10 Oct 1969	VA-112	10 October 1969	CVG-11(2nd)'s VF-112 redesignated as a CVG-11(2nd) VA squadron
VA-113		Stingers	F9F-8 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-113: 15 Jul 1948-Mar 1956 VA-113: Mar 1956-25 Mar 1983 VFA-113: 25 Mar 1983-present	VFA-113	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-11(2nd)'s VF-113 redesignated as a CVG-11(2nd) VA squadron
VA-114		unknown	AD F8F	VB-11: 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-11A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-114: 15 Jul 1948-1 Dec 1949	VA-114	1 December 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-11(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-115	(1956)	Arabs (1960) Eagles (1979)	TBM AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VT-11: 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-12A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-115: 15 Jul 1948-30 Sep 1996 VFA-115: 30 Sep 1996-present	VFA-115	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-11(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-116		unknown	F7U FJ-4	VA-116: 1 Dec 1955-23 Feb 1959 VA-144: 23 Feb 1959-29 Jan 1971	VA-144	29 January 1971	Assigned to Air Task Group TWO (ATG-2) then redesignated VA-144 and assigned to CVG-14(2nd)
CVG-12 (2nd): Established as CVG-102 on 1 Aug 1950 to received USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War, redesignated CVG-12 (2nd) on 4 Feb 1952, redesignated RCVG-12 on 1 Apr 1958 to control FRSs
VA-125 (First use)		Rough Raiders	AD	VA-55E (USNR): 1946-Jan 1950 VA-923 (USNR): Jan 1950-4 Feb 1953 VA-125(1st): 4 Feb 1953-10 Apr 1958	VA-125 (1st)	10 April 1958	USNR VA-923 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-102 when it was established 1 Aug 1950. CVG-102 was later redesignated CVG-12(2nd) on 4 Feb 1952. VA-923 redesignated VA-125(1st) and permanently activated in 1953.
RCVG-12: CVG-12 (2nd) redesignated RCVG-12 on 1 Apr 1958 to control FRSs and other training support squadrons, redesignated RCVW-12 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 30 Jun 1970
VA-122		Flying Eagles	AD/A-1 T-28 A-7 T-39	VC-35(2nd): 25 May 1950-1 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-35: 1 Jul 1956-29 Jun 1959 VA-122: 29 Jun 1959-31 May 1991	VA-122 Disestablished	31 May 1991	Redesignated and assigned to RCVG-12 as an AD Skyraider FRS. Later transitioned to being an A-7 Corsair II FRS
VA-125 (1956-77) (Second use)		Rough Raiders	AD/A-1 A4D/A-4, TA-4 A-7	VA-26: 30 Jun 1956-11 Apr 1958 VA-125(2nd): 11 Apr 1958-1 Oct 1977	VA-125 (2nd)	1 October 1977	Adopted "Rough Raiders" name from disestablished VA-125(1st). VA-26 redesignated and assigned to RCVG-12 as an A4D/A-4 Skyhawk FRS. Later became an A-7 Corsair II FRS
VA-126		unknown	F9F-8T A4D/A-4, TA-4	VA-126: 6 Apr 1956-15 Oct 1965 VF-126: 15 Oct 1965-1 Apr 1994	VF-126	1 April 1994	Established as an instrument training squadron using the F9F-8T Cougar.[8] Later became an A4D/A-4 Skyhawk FRS assigned to RCVG-12
VA-127	(1980)	Royal Blues, Cylons (1981)	F9F-8T/TF-9 A-4, TA-4	VA-127: 15 Jun 1962-1 Mar 1987 VFA-127: 1 Mar 1987-23 Mar 1996 (same sqdn listed in VFA section)	VFA-127	23 March 1996	Established from VA-126 detachment Alfa to provide advanced instrument training and jet transition training and assigned to RCVG-12. Became an A-4 FRS from 1 Jun 1970 to 1975. Provided basic refresher instrument and jet transition training and Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) training from 1975 to 1983. 1 Oct 1983 became an "Adversary" squadron providing ACM training to fleet squadrons.
CVG-13 (2nd): CVAG-13 redesignated CVG-13 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 30 Nov 1949
VA-134 (First use)		Hell Razors	F4U	VB-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-134(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-174: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1966 VA-174(2nd): 1 Jul 1966-30 Jun 1988	VA-174 (2nd)	30 June 1988	Initially assigned to CVG-1(2nd) but soon redesignated as one of CVG-13(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-135 (First use)		Uninvited	TBM AD	VT-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-14A: 15 Nov 1946- 2 Aug 1948 VA-135(1st): 2 Aug 1948-30 Nov 1949	VA-135 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-13(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-13 (3rd): Established 21 Aug 1961, disestablished 1 Oct 1962
VA-133		Blue Knights	A4D	VA-133: 21 Aug 1961-1 Oct 1962	VA-133	1 October 1962	Established as one of CVG-13(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VA-134 (Second use)		Scorpions	A4D	VA-134(2nd): 21 Aug 1961-1 Oct 1962	VA-134 (2nd)	1 October 1962	Established as one of CVG-13(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VA-135 (Second use)		Thunderbirds	AD	VA-135(2nd): 21 Aug 1961-1 Oct 1962	VA-135 (2nd)	1 October 1962	Established as one of CVG-13(3rd)'s initial squadrons. Adopted the insignia but not the name of the disestablished VA-35(1st)
CVG-14 (2nd): Established as CVG-101 1 Aug 1950 to receive USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War, redesignated CVG-14 (2nd) 4 Feb 1952, deactivated 31 Mar 2017 as CVW-14
VA-144		Road Runners (1960s)	FJ-4 A4DA-4	VA-116: 1 Dec 1955-23 Feb 1959 VA-144: 23 Feb 1959-29 Jan 1971	VA-144	29 January 1971	VA-116 reassigned to CVG-14(2nd) and redesignated. Remained attached to CVG-14(2nd)/CVW-14 until 1965
VA-145	(1954)	Rustlers, Swordsmen (1954)	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VA-702 (USNR): 1 Dec 1949-4 Feb 1953[9] VA-145: 4 Feb 1953-1 Oct 1993	VA-145	1 October 1993	USNR VA-702 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 when it was established 1 Aug 1950. CVG-101 was later redesignated CVG-14(2nd) on 4 Feb 1952. VA-702 redesignated VA-145 and permanently activated in 1953. Remained attached to CVG-14(2nd)/CVW-14 until 1967
VA-146	(1968)	Blacktails, Blue Diamonds (Late 1950s)	F9F Panther F9F Cougar FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VA-146: 1 Feb 1956-21 Jul 1989 VFA-146: 21 Jul 1989-present	VFA-146	Not applicable, still exists	Assigned to CVG-14(2nd)/CVW-14 until 1967
CVG-15 (2nd): CVAG-15 redesignated CVG-15 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Dec 1949
VA-154		Flying Cannons	AD	VB-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-15A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-154: 15 Jul 1948-1 Dec 1949	VA-154	1 December 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-15(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-155 (First use)	(1949)	unknown	AD	VT-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-16A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-155(1st): 15 Jul 1948-30 Nov 1949	VA-155 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-15(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-15 (3rd): Established 5 Apr 1951 to receive USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War, disestablished 31 Mar 1995 as CVW-15
VA-151		Black Knights	F7U F9F-8 FJ-4	VF-653: Dec 1949-4 Feb 1953 VF-151(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-7 Feb 1956 VA-151: 7 Feb 1956-23 Feb 1959 VA-23: 23 Feb 1959-1 Apr 1970	VA-23	1 April 1970	Assigned to Air Task Group ONE (ATG-1). Reassigned to CVG-2(2nd) and redesignated VA-23
VA-152		Friendlies, Mavericks (1968)	F2H AD/A-1 A-4	VF-713 (USNR): late 1940s-4 Feb 1953 VF-152(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Aug 1958 VA-152: 1 Aug 1958-29 Jan 1971	VA-152	29 January 1971	CVG-15(3rd) VF squadron redesignated as a VA squadron. Assigned to Air Task Group FOUR (ATG-4) and CVG-15(3rd)/CVW-15 until 1964.
VA-153		Blue Tail Flies	F9F-8 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-718: est date unk-Sep 1949 VF-831: Sep 1949-4 Feb 1953 VF-153(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-17 Dec 1956 VA-153: 17 Dec 1956-30 Sep 1977	VA-153	30 September 1977	CVG-15(3rd) VF squadron redesignated as a VA squadron. Assigned to CVG-15(3rd)/CVW-15 until 1969
VA-155 (Second use)		Silver Fox (early 1960s)	AD A4D/A-4 A-7	VA-71E (USNR): 1946-1 Oct 1948 VA-58A (USNR): 1 Oct 1948-1 Nov 1949 VC-722 (USNR): 1 Nov 1949-1 Apr 1950 VA-728 (USNR): 1 Apr 1950-4 Feb 1953 VA-155(2nd): 4 Feb 1953-30 Sep 1977[10]	VA-155 (2nd)	30 September 1977	USNR VA-728 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-15(3rd) when it was established on 5 Apr. Permanently activated and redesignated VA-155(2nd) in 1953. Remained assigned to CVG-15(2nd)/CVW-15 until 1968. Adopted insignia of disestablished VA-155(1st)
VA-156		Iron Tigers	F11F	VA-156: 4 Jun 1956-20 Jan 1959 VF-111(2nd): 20 Jan 1959-1 Sep 1964 VF-26(2nd): 1 Sep 1964-17 Sep 1964 VF-111(3rd): 17 Sep 1964-31 Mar 1995	VF-111 (3rd)	31 March 1995	Though designated a VA squadron it was equipped with a front line fighter and identified itself as a fighter squadron. It was assigned to CVG-11(2nd) and eventually redesignated as a VF squadron carrying the CVG-11(2nd) designation of VF-111
CVG-16 (2nd): Established 1 Sep 1960, disestablished 30 Jun 1970 as CVW-16
VA-163		Saints	A4D/A-4	VA-163: 1 Sep 1960-1 Jul 1971	VA-163	1 July 1971	Established as one of CVG-16(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-164		Ghost Riders	A4D/A-4	VA-164: 1 Sep 1960-2 Dec 1975	VA-164	2 December 1975	Established as one of CVG-16(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-165	(mid 1960s)	Boomers (mid 1960s)	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VA-165: 1 Sep 1960-30 Sep 1996	VA-165	30 September 1996	Established as one of CVG-16(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-17 (2nd): CVAG-17 redesignated CVG-17 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 15 Sep 1958
VA-172		Bluebolts	F2H A4D/A-4	VBF-82: 20 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-18A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VF-172: 11 Aug 1948-1 Nov 1955 VA-172: 1 Nov 1955-15 Jan 1971	VA-172	15 January 1971	CVG-17(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron. Remained assigned to CVG-17(2nd) until 1959
VA-174 (First use)		Battering Rams	AM AD	VB-82: 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-17A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VA-174: 11 Aug 1948-25 Jan 1950	VA-174	25 January 1950	Redesignated as one of CVG-17(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-175	(1951)	Devils Diplomats	TBM AD	VT-82: 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-18A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VA-175: 11 Aug 1948-15 Mar 1958	VA-175	15 March 1958	Redesignated as one of CVG-17(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-176		Thunderbolts	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VA-176: 1 Jun 1955-1 Oct 1992	VA-176	1 October 1992	Initially assigned to Air Task Group 202 (ATG-202) and reassigned to CVG-17(2nd) in 1958 but only for six months before being again reassigned (without being redesignated)
CVG-19 (2nd): CVAG-19 redesignated CVG-19 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 30 Jun 1977 as CVW-19
VA-192		Golden Dragons	F9F Cougar FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-153(1st): 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-15A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VF-151(2nd): 15 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-192(2nd): 15 Feb 1950-15 Mar 1956 VA-192: 15 Mar 1956-10 Jan 1986 VFA-192: 10 Jan 1986-present	VFA-192	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-19(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron. Remained assigned to CVG-19(2nd)/CVW-19 until 1970
VA-194		unknown	AD	VB-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-19A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Aug 1948 VA-194: 24 Aug 1948-1 Dec 1949	VA-194	1 December 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-19(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-195	(1949) (1950s)	Tigers (1949) Dam Busters (1951)	AD A4D/A-4 A-7	VT-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-20A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VA-195: 24 Aug 1948-15 Apr 1985 VFA-195: 15 Apr 1985-present	VFA-195	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-19(2nd)'s initial squadrons. Remained assigned to CVG-19(2nd)/CVW-19 until 1970
VA-196	(1967)	Main Battery, Milestones	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VF-153(2nd): 15 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-194(1st): 15 Feb 1950-4 May 1955 VA-196: 4 May 1955-21 Mar 1997	VA-196	21 March 1997	CVG-19(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron. Assigned to Air Task Group ONE (ATG-1) and CVG-19(2nd)/CVW-19 until 1967. "Milestones" name used interchangeably with "Main Battery" beginning in 1979.
CVG-21 (1st): Established 15 Sep 1948, disestablished 15 Mar 1949
VA-213		unknown	TBM-3E	VA-213: 15 Sep 1948-Jun 1949	VA-213	June 1949	Established as one of CVG-21(1st)'s initial squadrons
VA-214 (First use)		unknown	TBM-3E	VA-214(1st): 15 Sep 1948-16 May 1949	VA-214 (1st)	16 May 1949	Established as one of CVG-21(1st)'s initial squadrons
CVG-21 (2nd): Established 1 Jul 1955, disestablished 12 Dec 1975 as CVW-21
VA-212		Rampant Raiders	F7U F9F-8 FJ-4 A4D/A-4	VF-212(2nd): 20 Jun 1955-1 Apr 1956 VA-212: 1 Apr 1956-12 Dec 1975	VA-212	12 December 1975	CVG-21(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron. Assigned to CVG-21(2nd)/CVW-21
VA-214 (Second use)		Volunteers	F9F-8 FJ-4	VF-214: 30 Mar 1955-11 Oct 1956 VA-214(2nd): 11 Oct 1956-1 Aug 1958	VA-214 (2nd)	1 August 1958	CVG-21(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron and reassigned to Air Task Group FOUR (ATG-4)
VA-215 (First use)		Barn Owls (1960)	AD/A-1	VA-215(1st): 15 Jun 1955-31 Aug 1967	VA-215 (1st)	31 August 1967	Assigned to CVG-21(2nd)/CVW-21 from establishment to disestablishment
VA-216		Black Diamonds	AD FJ-4 A4D/A-4	VA-216: 28 Mar 1955-1 Aug 1970	VA-216	1 August 1970	Initially assigned to Air Task Group FOUR (ATG-4) then to CVG-21(2nd)/CVW-21
The system that determined squadron designation by Carrier Air Wing (CVW) assignment (CVGs had been retitled CVWs on 20 December 1963) was discontinued by 1965. Existing squadron designation numbers were "frozen" and no longer changed with Carrier Air Wing reassignment. Newly established or redesignated squadrons were numbered in accordance with factors determined at the time of establishment or redesignation.
VA-15 (Second use)		Valions	A-7	VA-67:1 Aug 1968-2 Jun 1969 VA-15(2nd): 2 Jun 1969-1 Oct 1986 VFA-15: 1 Oct 1986-present (inactive 31 May 2017-present) (same sqdn listed in VFA section)	VFA-15	31 May 2017 (Deactivated)	Adopted both the "Valions" name and the insignia from the disestablished VA-15(1st). Initially assigned to CVW-6
VA-27		Royal Maces	A-7	VA-27: 1 Sep 1967-24 Jan 1991 VFA-27: 24 Jan 1991-present	VFA-27	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-14
VA-34 (1970-99 (Third use)		Blue Blasters	A-6, KA-6	VA-34(3rd): 1 Jan 1970-30 Sep 1996 VFA-34: 30 Sep 1996-present	VFA-34	Not applicable, still exists	Adopted both the "Blue Blasters" name and the insignia from the disestablished VA-34(2nd). Initially assigned to CVW-1
VA-36 (Second use)		Road Runners	A-6, KA-6	VA-36(2nd): 6 Mar 1987-1 Apr 1994	VA-36 (2nd)	1 April 1994	Adopted "Roadrunners" name from disestablished VA-36(1st). Assigned to CVW-8 from establishment to disestablishment
VA-37	(1980s)	Bulls	A-7	VA-37: 1 Jul 1967-28 Nov 1990 VFA-37: 28 Nov 1990-present	VFA-37	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-11
VA-38			None	VA-38: 1 Mar 1967-1 Oct 1968	VA-38	1 October 1968	Was intended as a new A-7 squadron but never received any aircraft and was disestablished
VA-55 (Second use)		Warhorses	A-6, KA-6	VA-55(2nd): 7 Oct 1983-1 Jan 1991	VA-55 (2nd)	1 January 1991	Adopted both the "Warhorses" name and the insignia from the disestablished VA-55(1st). Assigned to CVW-13 from establishment to disestablishment
VA-67		Vulcans	A-7	VA-67:1 Aug 1968-2 Jun 1969 VA-15(2nd): 2 Jun 1969-1 Oct 1986 VFA-15: 1 Oct 1986-present (inactive 31 May 2017-present)	VFA-15	31 May 2017 (Deactivated)	Established as VA-67 but redesignated VA-15(2nd) before it departed on its first deployment with CVW-6
VA-82		Marauders	A-7	VA-82: 1 May 1967-13 Jul 1987 VFA-82: 13 Jul 1987-present (inactive 30 Sep 2005-present) (same sqdn listed in VFA section)	VFA-82	30 September 2005 (Deactivated)	Initially assigned to CVW-6
VA-87		Golden Warriors	A-7	VA-87: 1 Feb 1968-1 May 1986 VFA-87: 1 May 1986-present	VFA-87	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-16
VA-95 (Third use)		Green Lizards	A-6, KA-6	VA-95(3rd): 1 Apr 1972-31 Oct 1995	VA-95 (3rd)	31 October 1995	Adopted "Green Lizards" name from disestablished VA-95(2nd)). Initially assigned to CVW-15
VA-97		Warhawks	A-7	VA-97: 1 Jun 1967-24 Jan 1991 VFA-97: 24 Jan 1991-present	VFA-97	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-14
VA-105 (1967-90) (Second use)		Gunslingers	A-7	VA-105(2nd): 4 Mar 1968-17 Dec 1990 VFA-105: 17 Dec 1990-present	VFA-105	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-11
VA-128		Golden Intruders	A-6 TC-4C	VA-128: 1 Sep 1967-29 Sep 1995	VA-128	29 September 1995	Established as an A-6 Intruder FRS assigned to RCVW-12
VA-147		Argonauts	A-7	VA-147: 1 Feb 1967-20 Jul 1989 VFA-147: 20 Jul 1989-present	VFA-147	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-2
VA-155 (Third use)		Silver Foxes	A-6, KA-6	VA-155(3rd): 1 Sep 1987-30 Apr 1993	VA-155 (3rd)	30 April 1993	Adopted "Silver Foxes" name from disestablished VA-155(2nd). Initially assigned to CVW-10(2nd)
VA-174 (Second use)		Hell Razors	A-7	VB-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-134(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-174: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1966 VA-174(2nd): 1 Jul 1966-30 Jun 1988	VA-174 (2nd)	30 June 1988	VF-174 began operations as a F8U Crusader FRS in March 1958 and was reassigned from CVG-17(2nd) to RCVG-4 (without being redesignated). On 1 Jul 1966 it was redesignated a VA squadron and began operations as the first A-7 FRS
VA-185		Night Hawks	A-6, KA-6	VA-185: 1 Dec 1986-30 Aug 1991	VA-186	30 August 1991	Assigned to CVW-5 from establishment to disestablishment
VA-215 (Second use)		Barn Owls	A-7	VA-215(2nd): 1 Mar 1968-30 Sep 1977	VA-215 (2nd)	30 September 1977	Adopted "Barn Owls" name from disestablished VA-215(1st). Initially assigned to CVW-9
The U. S. Navy Reserve established two Reserve Carrier Air Wings designated CVWR-20 and CVWR-30 in 1970. It adopted the former system and designated the squadrons in accordance with Carrier Air Wing assignment.
VA-203		Blue Dolphins	A-4 A-7	VA-203: 1 Jul 1970-1 Oct 1989 VFA-203: 1 Oct 1989-present (inactive 30 Jun 2004-present)	VFA-203	30 June 2004 (Deactivated)	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing TWENTY (CVWR-20)
VA-204		River Rattlers	A-4 A-7	VA-204: 1 Jul 1970-1 May 1991 VFA-204: 1 May 1991-present	VFA-204	Not applicable, still exists	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing TWENTY (CVWR-20)
VA-205		Green Falcons	A-4 A-7 A-6	VA-205: 1 Jul 1970-31 Dec 1994	VA-205	31 December 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing TWENTY (CVWR-20)
VA-209		unknown	A-4	VA-209: 1 Jul 1970-15 Aug 1971	VA-209	15 August 1971	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing TWENTY (CVWR-20)
VA-210		Black Hawks	A-4	VA-210: 1 Jul 1970- 30 Jun 1971	VA-210	30 June 1971	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing TWENTY (CVWR-20)
VA-303		Golden Hawks	A-4 A-7	VA-303: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jan 1984 VFA-303: 1 Jan 1984-31 Dec 1994	VFA-303	31 December 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing THIRTY (CVWR-30)
VA-304		Firebirds	A-4 A-7 A-6	VA-304: 1 Jul 1970-31 Dec 1994	VA-304	31 December 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing THIRTY (CVWR-30)
VA-305	(1971) (1974)	Hackers (1971) Lobos (1974)	A-4 A-7	VA-305: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jan 1987 VFA-305: 1 Jan 1987-31 Dec 1994	VFA-305	31 December 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing THIRTY (CVWR-30)
U. S. Navy Reserve Squadrons called to active duty. There were many U. S. Navy Reserve squadrons during the period from the end of WWII through the 1960s. Only those few squadrons which were called to active duty for any period of time are included in this table.
VA-702		Rustlers	TBM AD	VA-702 (USNR): 1 Dec 1949-4 Feb 1953 VA-145: 4 Feb 1953-1 Oct 1993[11]	VA-145	1 October 1993	Activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 (later redesignated to CVG-14(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VA-728		unknown	AM AD	VA-71E (USNR): 1946-1 Oct 1948 VA-58A (USNR): 1 Oct 1948-1 Nov 1949 VC-722 (USNR): 1 Nov 1949-1 Apr 1950 VA-728 (USNR): 1 Apr 1950-4 Feb 1953 VA-155(2nd): 4 Feb 1953-30 Sep 1977[12]	VA-155 (2nd)	30 September 1977	Activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-15(3rd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VA-776		unknown	A-4	VA-776 (USNR): 27 Jan 1968-18 Oct 1968[13]	VA-776	18 October 1968 (Returned to reserve status)	Establishment and disestablishment dates are not listed. The dates listed are those of activation from and return to reserve status. The squadron was activated following the capture of USS Pueblo by North Korea[14]
VA-831		unknown	A-4	VA-831 (USNR): 27 Jan 1968-18 Oct 1968[15]	VA-831	18 October 1968 (Returned to reserve status)	Establishment and disestablishment dates are not listed. The dates listed are those of activation from and return to reserve status. The squadron was activated following the capture of USS Pueblo by North Korea[16]
VA-859		unknown	AD	VA-859 (USNR): not listed-4 Feb 1953 VA-85(2nd): 4 Feb 1953-30 Sep 1994[17]	VA-85 (2nd)	30 September 1994	Establishment date not listed, activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VA-873		unknown	A-4	VA-873 (USNR): 27 Jan 1968-12 Oct 1968[18]	VA-873	12 October 1968 (Returned to reserve status)	Establishment and disestablishment dates are not listed. The dates listed are those of activation from and return to reserve status. The squadron was activated following the capture of USS Pueblo by North Korea[19]
VA-923		Rough Riders	AM AD	VA-55E (USNR): 1946-Jan 1950 VA-923 (USNR): Jan 1950-4 Feb 1953 VA-125(1st): 4 Feb 1953-10 Apr 1958[20]	VA-125 (1st)	10 April 1958	Activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-102 (later redesignated to CVG-12(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953.[d]
"All Weather" Attack Squadrons 1956 to 1959
VA(AW)-33		Nighthawks	AD-5N,5W	VC-33(2nd): 31 May 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956-30 Jan 1959 VAW-33: 30 Jan 1959-1 Feb 1968 (same sqdn listed in VAW section) VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968-1 Oct 1993 (same sqdn listed in VAQ section)	VAQ-33	1 October 1993	Provided Night Fighter/All Weather Fighter detachments to CVGs
VA(AW)-35			AD-5,5N,5Q,6,7 S2F-1 TF-1Q T-28B	VC-35(2nd): 25 May 1950-1 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-35: 1 Jul 1956-29 Jun 1959 VA-122: 29 Jun 1959-31 May 1991	VA-122	31 May 1991	Provided Night Fighter/All Weather Fighter detachments to CVGs

The VAH designation was established in 1955 when the Composite (VC) squadrons flying Heavy Attack aircraft (nuclear bombers) were redesignated Heavy Attack (VAH) squadrons. The designation was retired in 1971 with the disestablishment of the last VAH squadron (squadrons listed below with disestablishment dates after 1971 had been redesignated RVAH squadrons by 1966 except for VAH-2, 4 and 10 which were eventually redesignated VAQ squadrons). With the end of the Navy's nuclear bomber role, the VAH squadrons based on the east coast were redesignated RVAH squadrons and were equipped with the RA-5C Vigilante Reconnaissance aircraft. VAH squadrons based on the west coast retained the VAH designation but their A-3B Skywarriors were converted to KA-3B aerial tankers. By the late 1960s, electronic jamming equipment had been added to some KA-3B tankers and those "EKA-3B" aircraft led to the creation of VAQ squadrons.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft[e]	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates[f]	Disestablished as (or current designation)	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAH-1		Tigers	A3D-1 A3D-2 A3J-1/A-5A	VAH-1: 1 Nov 1955-1 Sep 1964 RVAH-3: 1 Sep 1964-29 Jan 1979 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-1 Disestablished	29 January 1979	Nucleus of VAH-1 was formed from VP-3 which was disestablished[21]
VAH-2		Royal Rampants	A3B-1 A3B-2/A-3B KA-3B	VAH-2: 1 Nov 1955-1 Nov 1968 VAQ-132: 1 Nov 1968-present	VAQ-132	Not applicable, still active	Nucleus of VAH-2 was formed from VP-29 which was disestablished[22]
VAH-3		Sea Dragons	A3D-1 A3D-2/A-3B TA-3B A-5A	VAH-3: 14 Jun 1956-1 Jul 1964 RVAH-3: 1 Jul 1964-17 Aug 1979 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-3 Disestablished	17 August 1979	Nucleus of VAH-3 was formed from VP-34 which was disestablished[23] Atlantic Fleet Fleet Replacement Squadron from 1958.
VAH-4		Fourrunners	AD3-1 AD3-2/A-3B KA-3B	VP-920: 1 May 1946-15 Nov 1946 VP-ML-70: 15 Nov 1946-Feb 1950 VP-931: Feb 1950-4 Feb 1953 VP-57: 4 Feb 1953-3 Jul 1956 VAH-4: 3 Jul 1956-1 Nov 1968 VAQ-131: 1 Nov 1968-present[24]	VAQ-131	Not applicable, still active	USNR squadron VP-931 activated on 2 Sep 1950 for participation in the Korean War[25]
VAH-5		Savage Sons	AJ-2 A3D-2/A-3B	VC-5(2nd): 9 Sep 1948-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-5: 1 Nov 1955-May 1964 RVAH-5: May 1964-30 Sep 1977 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-5 Disestablished	30 September 1977
VAH-6		Fleurs	AJ-2 A3D-2/A-3B	VC-6(2nd): 6 Jan 1950-1 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-6: 1 Jul 1956-23 Sep 1965 RVAH-6: 23 Sep 1965-20 Oct 1978 (same sqdn listed RVAH section)	RVAH-6 Disestablished	20 October 1978
VAH-7		Peacemakers of the Fleet	AJ-2 A3D-2 A3J-1/A-5A	VC-7(2nd): 10 Aug 1950-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-7: 1 Nov 1955-1 Dec 1964 RVAH-7: 1 Dec 1964-28 Sep 1979 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-7 Disestablished	28 September 1979
VAH-8		Fireballers	A3D-2/A-3B KA-3B[26]	VAH-8: 1 May 1957- 17 Jan 1968	VAH-8 Disestablished	17 January 1968
VAH-9		Hoot Owls	AJ-2 A3D-2/A-3B RA-5C	VC-9(2nd): 15 Jan 1953-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-9: 1 Nov 1955-3 Jun 1964 RVAH-9: 3 Jun 1964-30 Sep 1977 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-9 Disestablished	30 September 1977
VAH-10			A3B-2/A-3B KA-3B	VAH-10: 1 May 1961-1 Sep 1970 VAQ-129: 1 Sep 1970-present	VAQ-129	Not applicable, still active
VAH-11		Checkertails	AJ-2 A3D-2/A-3B	VC-8(2nd): 3 Dec 1951-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-11: 1 Nov 1955-1 Jul 1966 RVAH-11: 1 Jul 1966-1 Jun 1975 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-11 Disestablished	1 June 1975
VAH-13		Bats	A3D-2/A-3B	VAH-13: 3 Jan 1961-1 Nov 1964 RVAH-13: 1 Nov 1964-30 Jun 1976 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-13 Disestablished	30 June 1976
VAH-15		Sambos	AJ-2 TV-2[27]	VAH-15: 15 Jan 1958-15 Feb 1959	VAH-15 Disestablished	15 February 1959
VAH-16		White Blades	AJ-2[28]	VAH-16: 15 Jan 1958-30 Jan 1959	VAH-16 Disestablished	30 January 1959
VAH-21		Roadrunners	AP-2H[29]	VAH-21: 1 Sep 1968-16 Jun 1969	VAH-21 Disestablished	16 June 1969
VAH-123		Pros	A3D-1/A-3A A3D-2/A-3B A3D-2T/TA-3B A3D-1Q,2Q KA-3B A-6A[30]	Heavy Attack Training Unit Pacific: 15 Jun 1957-29 Jun 1959 VAH-123: 29 Jun 1959-1 Feb 1971	VAH-123 Disestablished	1 February 1971	Pacific Fleet Fleet Replacement Squadron

The RVAH designation was created in 1964 when the Navy's nuclear bomber role was ended and the Heavy Attack (VAH) squadrons which were then equipped with the A-5A Vigilante nuclear bomber were converted to Reconnaissance squadrons and their A-5A nuclear bombers were converted to RA-5C reconnaissance aircraft. Those VAH squadrons which were then still equipped with the A-3B remained designated Heavy Attack (VAH) squadrons. The designation was retired in 1979 with the disestablishment of the last RA-5C squadron.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft[g]	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates[h]	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
RVAH-1		Smokin' Tigers	RA-5C	VAH-1: 1 Nov 1955-1 Sep 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-3: 1 Sep 1964-29 Jan 1979	RVAH-1 Disestablished	29 January 1979
RVAH-3		Sea Dragons	RA-5C TA-3B TA-4J	VAH-3: 14 Jun 1956-1 Jul 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-3: 1 Jul 1964-17 Aug 1979	RVAH-3 Disestablished	17 August 1979	Fleet Replacement Squadron
RVAH-5		Savage Sons	RA-5C	VC-5(2nd): 9 Sep 1948-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-5: 1 Nov 1955-May 1956 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-5: May 1956-30 Sep 1977	RVAH-5 Disestablished	30 September 1977
RVAH-6		Fleurs	RA-5C	VC-6(2nd): 6 Jan 1950-1 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-6: 1 Jul 1956-23 Sep 1965 (same sqdn listed VAH section) RVAH-6: 23 Sep 1965-20 Oct 1978	RVAH-6 Disestablished	20 October 1978
RVAH-7		Peacemakers of the Fleet	RA-5C	VC-7(2nd): 10 Aug 1950-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-7: 1 Nov 1955-1 Dec 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-7: 1 Dec 1964-28 Sep 1979	RVAH-7 Disestablished	28 September 1979
RVAH-9		Hoot Owls	RA-5C	VC-9(2nd): 15 Jan 1953-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-9: 1 Nov 1955-3 Jun 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-9: 3 Jun 1964-30 Sep 1977	RVAH-9 Disestablished	30 September 1977
RVAH-11		Checkertails	RA-5C	VC-8(2nd): 3 Dec 1951-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-11: 1 Nov 1955-1 Jul 1966 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-11: 1 Jul 1966-1 Jun 1975	RVAH-11 Disestablished	1 June 1975
RVAH-12		Speartips	RA-5C	RVAH-12: 1 Jul 1965-2 Jul 1979	RVAH-12 Disestablished	2 July 1979	One of only two squadrons established as a RVAH squadron.[31]
RVAH-13		Bats	RA-5C	VAH-13: 3 Jan 1961-1 Nov 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-13: 1 Nov 1964-30 Jun 1976	RVAH-13 Disestablished	30 June 1976
RVAH-14		Eagle Eyes	RA-5C	RVAH-14: 14 Feb 1968-1 May 1976	RVAH-14 Disestablished	1 May 1976	One of only two squadrons established as a RVAH squadron.[31]

The VAK designation was established in 1979^[32]. It was only applied to two USNR squadrons then designated as VAQ squadrons but which performed tanking as their primary mission. It was discontinued in 1989 with the disestablishment of the last of the two squadrons.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft[i]	Establishment and Redesignation Dates[j]	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAK-208		Jockeys	KA-3B	VAQ-208: 31 Jul 1970-1 Oct 1979 (same sqdn listed in VAQ section) VAK-208: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1989	VAK-208 Disestablished	30 September 1989	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. VAK designation created to reflect the actual mission of the squadron.
VAK-308		Griffins	KA-3B	VAQ-308: 2 May 1970-1 Oct 1979 (same sqdn listed in VAQ section) VAK-308: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1988	VAK-308 Disestablished	30 September 1988	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. VAK designation created to reflect the actual mission of the squadron.

The Light Attack (VAL) designation was created in 1969 and designated only one squadron (VAL-4) which was established to support riverine and special operations during the Vietnam War. The designation was retired with the disestablishment of the squadron. A Helicopter Light Attack (HAL) designation had been created in 1967 to designate a single light attack helicopter squadron (HAL-3). HAL-3 and VAL-4 conducted operations in the Mekong Delta region of South Vietnam.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft[k]	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates[l]	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAL-4		Yellow Jackets (1969) Black Ponies (1971)	OV-10A YOV-10D	VAL-4: 3 Jan 1969-10 Apr 1972	VAL-4 Disestablished	10 April 1972	Established to support River Patrol Craft, SEAL and joint operations in Mekong Delta region

During the history of Naval Aviation, there have been several different designations used to designate photographic reconnaissance squadrons. The first squadrons specifically designated as photographic reconnaissance squadrons were designated during WWII as "Photographic Squadron (VD)". The VD designation was in use from 1943 to 1946. From 1946 to 1948 the VPP designation designated "Photographic Squadron" or "Patrol Squadron (Photographic)". In 1949, two new Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons were established as "Composite Squadrons" VC-61 and VC-62 (see the Disestablished and Deactivated Composite and Fleet Composite (VC) squadrons and VC designations no longer in use section). In 1956 VC-61 and VC-62 were redesignated "Light Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (VFP) 61 and 62" (see the VFP squadrons section). The designation "VFP" was used as those two squadrons were then flying lighter fighter type aircraft modified for photographic Reconnaissance. In 1952, two additional reconnaissance squadrons were established, but instead of being designated "Composite Squadron" as were VC-61 and 62, they were designated "Photographic Squadron (VJ)" 61 and 62 (note: the VJ designation, at the same time also designated "Weather Squadron" or "Weather Reconnaissance Squadron"). In 1956 when VC-61 and 62 were redesignated VFP-61 and 62, Photographic Squadrons VJ-61 and VJ-62 were redesignated to "Heavy Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (VAP) 61 and 62". The designation "VAP" was used because those two squadrons were flying heavier attack type aircraft modified for photographic reconnaissance. For a short period from 1959 to 1961 one VAP squadron and one VFP squadron were redesignated "Photographic Composite Squadron (VCP)" (see the VCP section) each one flying both a modified fighter type and a modified attack type aircraft but in 1961 they reverted to their previous VAP and VFP designations.^[33]

Note: The parenthetical (1st), (2nd) etc... appended to designations in the tables below are not a part of the squadron designation system. They are added to indicate that the designation was used more than once during the history of U.S. Naval Aviation and which use of the designation is indicated. Absence indicates that the designation was used only once.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft[m]	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates[n]	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAP-61 (First use)		World Recorders	AJ-2P	VP-61(4th): 20 Jan 1951-5 Mar 1952 (same sqdn listed in VP section) VJ-61: 5 Mar 1952-Apr 1956 (same sqdn listed in VJ(2nd) section VAP-61(1st): Apr 1956-1 Jul 1959 VCP-61: 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed in VCP section) VAP-61(2nd): 1 Jul 1961-1 Jul 1971 (same sqdn listed below)[34]	VAP-61(2nd) Disestablished	1 July 1971
VAP-61 (Second use)		World Recorders	A3D-2P/RA-3B KA-3B	VP-61(4th): 20 Jan 1951-5 Mar 1952 (same sqdn listed in VP section) VJ-61: 5 Mar 1952-Apr 1956 (same sqdn listed in VJ(2nd) section) VAP-61(1st): Apr 1956-1 Jul 1959 (same sqdn listed above) VCP-61: 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed in VCP section) VAP-61(2nd): 1 Jul 1961-1 Jul 1971[35]	VAP-61(2nd) Disestablished	1 July 1971
VAP-62		Tigers	F7F-4N A3D-1P A3D-2P/RA-3B	VJ-62: 10 Apr 1952-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VJ(2nd) section) VAP-62: 2 Jul 1956-15 Oct 1969[36]	VAP-62 Disestablished	15 October 1969

In 1968 the VAQ designation was established to designate "Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron". Prior to the creation of the VAQ designation there were two squadrons (VAW-13 and VAW-33) which by the late 1950s had been equipped to conduct electronic countermeasures and were providing electronic countermeasures aircraft detachments to deploying Carrier Air Groups. By the late 1950s electronic countermeasures equipment and procedures had been developed from the airborne early warning capabilities of the VAW "Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadrons" as the technology for detecting airborne threats with radar led to development of electronic countermeasures equipment for countering enemy radar. In 1968 those two squadrons were renamed "Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron" (while retaining the VAW designation)^[37] to more accurately describe their role and differentiate them from the remaining VAW squadrons which were Airborne Early Warning squadrons.

Later in 1968 the VAQ designation was created and those VAW "Tactical Electronics Warfare" squadrons were redesigned to VAQ.^[38] At that same time, some VAH squadrons which were operating the KA-3 tanker had electronic countermeasures equipment added to their aircraft and were in turn also designated VAQ squadrons (see the VAH section).

In February 1998 the name of the designation was changed to "Electronic Attack Squadron" and all VAQ squadrons then in existence were renamed from "Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron-____" to "Electronic Attack Squadron-____".

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft[o]	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VAW-13		Zappers	AD-5Q/EA-1F EKA-3B	VAW-13: 1 Sep 1959-1 Oct 1968 VAQ-130:1 Oct 1968-present[39]	VAQ-130	Not Applicable still exists	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it was actually an early electronics warfare squadron providing Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) detachments to Carrier Air Groups (Carrier Air Wings after 1963).
VAW-33		Nighthawks	AD-5W/EA-1E AD-5Q/EA-1F TF-1Q/EC-1A[40]	VC-33(2nd): 31 May 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956-30 Jan 1959 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VAW-33: 30 Jan 1959-1 Feb 1968 (same sqdn listed in VAW section) VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968-1 Oct 1993[41]	VAQ-33 Disestablished	1 October 1993	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it provided both electronics countermeasures (EA-1F and EC-1A) and airborne early warning (EA-1E) detachments to Carrier Air Groups (CVG) (Carrier Air Wings after 1963) and Antisubmarine Carrier Air Groups (CVSG).
VAQ-33	(1970)	Nighthawks, Firebirds (1970)	EA-1F ERA-3B EA-4F NC-121K EF-4B EF-4J TA-3B KA-3B EA-6A P-3A	VC-33(2nd): 31 May 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956-30 Jan 1959 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VAW-33: 30 Jan 1959-1 Feb 1968 (same sqdn listed in VAW section) VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968-1 Oct 1993[42]	VAQ-33 Disestablished	1 October 1993	Provided Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) detachments of EA-1F aircraft to Carrier Air Wings until 1970 when its mission changed to simulation of electronic threats for Atlantic Fleet training ("Electronic Aggressor"). Operated as the A-3 variants Fleet Replacement Squadron from 1977 to 1991 when the A-3 was retired. Disestablished when the Electronic Aggressor role was transferred to the Navy Reserve in 1993.
VAQ-34		Electric Horsemen	RA-3B ERA-3B KA-3B TA-7C EA-7L F/A-18A	VAQ-34: 1 Mar 1983-5 Oct 1993	VAQ-34 Disestablished	5 October 1993	Provided simulation of electronic threats for Pacific Fleet training ("Electronic Aggressor"). Disestablished when the Electronic Aggressor role was transferred to the Navy Reserve in 1993.
VAQ-35		Greywolves	EA-6B	VAQ-35: 14 Aug 1991-7 Oct 1993	VAQ-35 Disestablished	7 October 1993	Established as the second Pacific Fleet "Electronic Aggressor" squadron using personnel and aircraft of disestablished VAQ-142(1st). Though not officially established until October 1991, it had begun operations in June 1991. Disestablished when the Electronic Aggressor role was transferred to the Navy Reserve in 1993.
VAQ-128		Fighting Phoenix	EA-6B	VAQ-128: 1 Oct 1997-3 Sep 2004[43]	VAQ-128 Deactivated	3 September 2004	Established as a land based squadron to replace the capacity lost when the USAF retired the EF-111. Squadron was supplemented with a few USAF aircrews.
VAQ-133 (First use)		Wizards	EKA-3B EA-6B	VAQ-133(1st): 4 Mar 1969-June 1992	VAQ-133(1st) Disestablished	June 1992	A second squadron designated VAQ-133 also called the Wizards was established 1 Apr 1996. That second VAQ-133 is still active.[44]
VAQ-137 (First use)		Rooks	EA-6B	VAQ-137(1st): 14 Dec 1973-26 May 1994	VAQ-137(1st) Disestablished	26 May 1994	A second squadron designated VAQ-137 also called the Rooks was established 1 Oct 1996. That second VAQ-137 is still active.[45]
VAQ-142 (First use)		Grim Watchdogs	EA-6B	VAQ-142(1st): 1 Jun 1988-Mar 1991	VAQ-142(1st) Disestablished	March 1991	Personnel and aircraft were used to establish VAQ-35 upon disestablishment. A second squadron designated VAQ-142 called the Gray Wolves was established 1 Apr 1997. That second VAQ-142 is still active.[46]
VAQ-143			EA-6B (planned)	VAQ-143: 1 Aug 2002-12 Nov 2009[47]	VAQ-143 Deactivated	12 November 2009	Officially established but funding was never provided and shortage of aircraft made it impossible to effectively activate the squadron (was not officially deactivated until November 12, 2009).[48]
VAQ-208		Jockeys	KA-3B[49]	VAQ-208: 31 Jul 1970-1 Oct 1979 VAK-208: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1989 (same sqdn listed in VAK section)[50]	VAK-208 Disestablished	30 September 1989	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. Though designated VAQ, the squadron was established to provide tanking and COD services[51] and did not operate as a tactical electronic warfare squadron.
VAQ-308		Griffins	KA-3B[52]	VAQ-308: 2 May 1970-1 Oct 1979 VAK-308: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1988 (same sqdn listed in VAK section)[53]	VAK-308 Disestablished	30 September 1988	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. Though designated VAQ, the squadron was established to provide tanking and COD services[54] and did not operate as a tactical electronic warfare squadron.
VAQ-309		Axemen	EA-6A EA-6B	VAQ-309: 1 Feb 1979-31 Dec 1994	VAQ-309 Disestablished	31 December 1994	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron

The VAW designation was first used in July 1948 with the establishment of VAW-1 and VAW-2 to designate "Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron".^[55] It was in use for only a month as in August 1948 VAW-1 and VAW-2 were redesignated "Composite Squadron" VC-11 and VC-12. In 1948 the VAW designation was resurrected when VC-11 and VC-12 were redesignated VAW-11 and VAW-12.^[56] In 1967, VAW-11 and VAW-12 which were large land based squadrons that provided detachments of Airborne Early Warning aircraft to deploying Carrier Air Wings were redesignated as wings and each of their detachments were established as separate squadrons.^[57] Established from VAW-11 were RVAW-110 (a FRS), VAW-111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 and established from VAW-12 were RVAW-120 (a FRS), VAW-121, 122, 123, 124. For a short time in 1968 the VAW designation designated "Tactical Electronics Warfare squadron" as well as "Airborne Early Warning squadron"^[58] when VAW-13 and VAW-33 which had been operating as electronic countermeasures squadrons were retitled as such until they were redesignated with the new VAQ designation later that year (see the VAQ section).

Note: The parenthetical (First use), (Second use) and (1st), (2nd) appended to some designations in the table below are not a part of the squadron designation system. They are added to indicate that the designation was used more than once during the history of U.S. Naval Aviation and which use of the designation is indicated. Absence indicates that the designation was used only once.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft[p]	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VAW-1			TBM-3W	VAW-1: 6 Jul 1948-Aug 1948 VC-11(2nd): Aug 1948-Feb 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-11: Feb 1956-20 Apr 1967	VAW-11 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons[59]	20 April 1967
VAW-2		Bats	TBM-3W	VAW-2: 6 Jul 1948-Aug 1948 VC-12(2nd): Aug 1948-Feb 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-12: Feb 1956-1 Apr 1967	VAW-12 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons[60]	1 April 1967
VAW-11		Early Elevens	AD-5W E-1B E-2A	VAW-1: 6 Jul 1948-Aug 1948 VC-11(2nd): Aug 1948-Feb 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-11: Feb 1956-20 Apr 1967	VAW-11 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons[61]	20 April 1967	Land based squadron, provided detachments of Airborne Early Warning Aircraft to deploying Carrier Air Groups (Carrier Air Wings after 1963)
VAW-12		Bats	AD-5W E-1B E-2A	VAW-2: 6 Jul 1948-Aug 1948 VC-12(2nd): Aug 1948-Feb 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-12: Feb 1956-1 Apr 1967	VAW-12 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons[62]	1 April 1967	Land based squadron, provided detachments of Airborne Early Warning Aircraft to deploying Carrier Air Groups (Carrier Air Wings after 1963)
VAW-13		Zappers	AD-5Q/EA-1F EKA-3B	VAW-13: 1 Sep 1959-1 Oct 1968 VAQ-130:1 Oct 1968-present[63]	VAQ-130	Not Applicable still exists	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it was actually an early electronics warfare squadron providing Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) detachments to Carrier Air Groups (Carrier Air Wings after 1963).
VAW-33		Nighthawks	AD-5W/EA-1E AD-5Q/EA-1F TF-1Q/EC-1A[64]	VC-33(2nd): 31 May 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956-30 Jan 1959 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VAW-33: 30 Jan 1959-1 Feb 1968 VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968-1 Oct 1993[65] (same sqdn listed in VAQ section)	VAQ-33 Disestablished	1 October 1993	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it provided both electronics countermeasures (EA-1F and EC-1A) and airborne early warning (EA-1E) detachments to Carrier Air Groups (CVG) (Carrier Air Wings after 1963) and Antisubmarine Carrier Air Groups (CVSG).
VAW-77		Night Wolves	E-2C	VAW-77: 1 Oct 1995-present[66] (inactive 9 Mar 2013-present)	VAW-77 Deactivated	9 March 2013	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established specifically to support the USCG and other Federal Agencies in interdicting illegal drug trafficking
VAW-78		Fighting Escargots	E-1B E-2B, E-2C	VAW-78: 1 Jul 1970-present[67] (inactive 31 Mar 2005-present)	VAW-78 Deactivated	31 March 2005	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVSGR-70
VAW-88		Cotton Pickers	E-1B E-2B, E-2C	VAW-88: 1 Jun 1970-31 Dec 1994	VAW-88 Disestablished	31 December 1994	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVSGR-80
RVAW-110		Firebirds	E-1B E-2A, E-2B, E-2C	RVAW-110: 20 Apr 1967-1 May 1983 VAW-110: 1 May 1983-1 Sep 1994	VAW-110 Disestablished	1 September 1994	RVAW-110 established from VAW-11 as a Fleet Replacement Squadron upon VAW-11's redesignation as a wing
VAW-110		Firebirds	E-2C	RVAW-110: 20 Apr 1967-1 May 1983 VAW-110: 1 May 1983-1 Sep 1994	VAW-110 Disestablished	1 September 1994	The "R" was dropped from the RVAW designation to conform with all other Navy FRS designations
VAW-111 (First use)		Hunters (1967) Grey Berets (1974)	E-1B	VAW-111(1st): 20 Apr 1967-1 Jun 1977[68][69]	VAW-111(1st) Disestablished	1 June 1977	Established from a VAW-11 detachment
VAW-111 (Second use)		Grey Berets	E-2B	VAW-111(2nd): 1 Oct 1986-30 Apr 1988[70][71]	VAW-111(2nd) Disestablished	30 April 1988	Adopted "Grey Berets" name from the disestablished VAW-111(1st)
VAW-112		Golden Hawks	E-2A, E-2B, E-2C	VAW-112: 20 Apr 1967-present[72] (inactive 31 May 2017-present)	VAW-112 Deactivated	31 May 2017	Established from a VAW-11 detachment
VAW-114		Hormel Hawgs	E-2A, E-2C	VAW-114: 20 Apr 1967-16 Feb 1995	VAW-114 Disestablished	16 February 1995	Established from a VAW-11 detachment
RVAW-120		Grey Hawks	E-1B E-2A, E-2B, E-2C	RVAW-120: 1 Jul 1967-1 May 1983 VAW-120: 1 May 1983-present	VAW-120	Not applicable, still exists	RVAW-120 established from VAW-12 as a Fleet Replacement Squadron upon VAW-12's redesignation as a wing
VAW-122		Hummer Gators, Steeljaws	E-2A, E-2B, E-2C	VAW-122: 1 Apr 1976-31 Mar 1996	VAW-122 Disestablished	31 March 1996	Established from a VAW-12 detachment
VAW-127		Seabats	E-2C	VAW-127: 2 Sep 1983-30 Sep 1991	VAW-127 Disestablished	30 September 1991
VAW-207			E-1B	VAW-207: 1 Jul 1970-1 Sep 1974[73]	VAW-207 Disestablished	1 September 1974	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVWR-20
VAW-307			E-1B	VAW-307: Jul 1970-Sep 1974[74]	VAW-307 Disestablished	September 1974	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVWR-30