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Current Navy Aviation Squadron Lineages

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Tracing Squadron Lineage

The lineage and history of U.S. Naval Aviation squadrons has been a source of confusion since the birth of Naval Aviation in 1911. Much of this confusion arose from the terminology used by the Navy, the lack of a consistent policy in selecting the alphanumeric designations for squadrons, and the many establishments, redesignations and disestablishments of aviation squadrons.

When dealing with a squadron's lineage, the only correct terms to use are establishment, disestablishment and redesignation. The terms commissioning and establishment have been used interchangeably for years and that is incorrect. Only ships are commissioned, decommissioned and receive commissioning pennants. Squadrons have establishment and disestablishment ceremonies.

A unit's history and lineage begins when it is established and ends at the time it is disestablished. Determining a squadron's "family tree" may seem cut and dried, but that is not the case. A squadron may undergo numerous redesignations during the period between its establishment and disestablishment. A newly established squadron bearing the same designation of a unit that had previously existed may carry on the traditions of the old organization but it cannot claim the history or lineage of the previous unit. The same is true of United States naval ships and, thus, the rationale for such a policy becomes apparent. For example, USS Ranger (CV-61), the seventh ship to bear the name, may carry on the traditions of the previous six ships. USS Ranger (CV-61) is obviously not the same Continental Navy ship commanded by Captain John Paul Jones during the War of Independence. The history of USS Ranger (CV-61) begins with its commissioning date, not with the commissioning date of the first Ranger.

The current Fighter Squadron One (VF-1), established October 14, 1972, is the seventh squadron in the Navy to be designated VF-1. This squadron is not the same VF-1 that used the designation for the first time in 1922. Designations, like ship's names, are reused but, if there is a break in the active status of the unit and its designation, there is no connection between the units bearing the same designation.

Another common problem area involves squadron insignia. The lineage or history of a squadron cannot be traced using only its insignia, because the same insignia may have been adopted and approved for official use by more than one squadron during different time frames. The insignia of a disestablished squadron may be adopted by another squadron with official approval, but this does not confer upon the new squadron the right to the previous unit's history and lineage. The following outline of the Jolly Roger insignia is an example of the confusion that results if one attempts to trace the lineage and history of a squadron insignia without considering other factors .

VF-17 was established on January 1, 1943, and during WW II it produced an outstanding record as a fighter squadron. The Jolly Roger insignia was adopted during this period. On Nov. 15, 1946, all Navy squadrons were redesignated and VF-17 became VF-5B. Subsequently, it was redesignated VF-61 on April 28, 1948, and then disestablished on April 15, 1959. Commander Hoppe was the C.O. of VF-61 when it was disestablished. The Jolly Roger insignia had been used by VF-17/VF-5B/VF-61 from 1943 until April 15, 1959.

On July 2, 1955, VA-86 was established and on the same day was redesignated VF-84. This squadron was equipped with the FJ Fury and adopted the nickname Vagabonds. An insignia consisting of a lightning bolt striking the world in the area of Norfolk with a sword behind the bolt, was approved on September 27, 1955. The squadron operated under this name and insignia until it replaced the FJs with F8U Crusaders in 1959. Two days after the disestablishment of VF-61 -- the Jolly Roger squadron -- Cdr. Hoppe, the last C.O. of VF-61, assumed command of VF-84. He initiated the request to have VF-84 adopt the old Jolly Roger insignia, which was now no longer active. This request was approved by CNO on April 1, 1960. There is no direct connection between the former Jolly Roger squadron (VF-17/VF-5B/VF-61) and VF-84, which adopted the Jolly Roger insignia.

To further complicate a review of the records, there have been other squadrons with the designation VF-84. During WW II, a VF-84 was established on May 1, 1944, and disestablished October 8, 1945.

Naval Air Reserve squadron VF-921 was called to active duty Feb. 1, 1951, and was brought into the regular Navy on Feb. 4, 1954, with the designation VF-84. This squadron then became VA-86 on July 2, 1955. On the same day, the current Jolly Roger squadron was established as VA-86 and immediately redesignated VF-84. Neither of these two VF-84 squadrons had any connection with the original Jolly Rogers.

Thus, the present VF-84 operating with the insignia and title of Jolly Roger can lay claim to the traditions of VF-17, VF-58 and VF-61, if it wishes to do so, but can only claim a history which commenced on July 2, 1955, and is not a direct descendant of the original Jolly Roger squadron.

A squadron's history and lineage covers only the period during which a unit is officially declared active (established by CNO), has personnel assigned to it, and is listed in the Naval Aeronautical Organization. When a squadron is disestablished, its history and lineage ends. If a squadron is redesignated while it is active, the lineage and history of the unit is carried on by the newly redesignated squadron. The following is an example of what occurs when a squadron is redesignated and its lineage and history remain unbroken.

The current VFA-25 was originally established as Torpedo Squadron 17 (VT-17) on Jan. 1, 1943. On Nov. 15, 1946, VT-17 was redesignated VA-68 and carried this designation until April 27, 1948, when it was redesignated VA-65. On July 1, 1959, VA-65 was redesignated VA-25 and the unit remained Attack Squadron 25 until it was redesignated VFA-25 on July 1, 1983. The history and lineage of the present VFA-25 may be traced to January 1, 1943, because there was no break in active duty status of the squadron, even though its designation changed four times.

The current VFA-106 provides an example of what happens when a squadron is disestablished and then, years later, the same number is used again. This squadron was established at NAS Cecil Field on April 27, 1984. VFA-106 adopted the old insignia of VA-106 and had it officially approved. The squadron may carry on the traditions of the old VA-106, but it cannot trace its lineage and history back to VA-106. The list of commanding officers for VA-106 is not part of the list of commanding officers for VFA-106. The history of VA-106 came to an end on November 7, 1969, when it was disestablished and its personnel were transferred to other duty stations. At this time, VA-106 was removed from the active list in the Naval Aeronautical Organization.

CURRENT NAVY AVIATION SQUADRON LINEAGE LIST

(This includes only active squadrons as of 6 January 1998)

Squadron       Changes in Squadron               Date of
Designation    Designations                      Change

Helicopter Combat Support Squadron

HC-2           HC-2 Established                  1 Apr 1987

HC-3           HC-3 Established                  1 Sep 1967

HC-4           HC-4 Established                  6 May 1983
               
HC-5           HC-5 Established                  3 Feb 1984

HC-6           HC-6 Established                  1 Sep 1967

HC-8           HC-8 Established                  3 Dec 1984

HC-11          HC-11 Established                 1 Oct 1977


HC-85          HS-85 Established                 1 Jul 1970
               HS-85 Redesignated HC-85          1 Oct 1994

Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron

HCS-4          HAL-4 Established                 1 Jul 1976
               HAL-4 Redesignated HCS-4          1 Oct 1989

HCS-5          HCS-5 Established                 1 Oct 1988

Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron

HM-14          HM-14 Established                 12 May 1978

HM-15          HM-15 Established                 2 Jan 1987

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron

HS-2           HS-2 Established                  7 Mar 1952

HS-3           HS-3 Established                  18 Jun 1952

HS-4           HS-4 Established                  30 Jun 1952

HS-5           HS-5 Established                  3 Jan 1956

HS-6           HS-6 Established                  1 Jun 1956

HS-7           HS-7 Established                  15 Dec 1969

HS-8           HS-8 Established                  1 Nov 1969

HS-10          HS-10 Established                 1 Jul 1960

HS-11          HS-11 Established                 27 Jun 1957

HS-14          HS-14 Established                 10 Jul 1984

HS-15          HS-15 Established                 29 Oct 1971

HS-75          HS-75 Established                 1 Jun 1970

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light

HSL-37         HSL-37 Established                3 Jul 1975

HSL-40         HSL-40 Established                4 Oct 1985

HSL-41         HSL-41 Established                21 Jan 1983

HSL-42         HSL-42 Established                5 Oct 1984

HSL-43         HSL-43 Established                5 Oct 1984

HSL-44         HSL-44 Established                21 Aug 1986

HSL-45         HSL-45 Established                3 Oct 1986

HSL-46         HSL-46 Established                7 Apr 1988

HSL-47         HSL-47 Established                25 Sep 1987

HSL-48         HSL-48 Established                7 Sep 1989

HSL-49         HSL-49 Established                23 Mar 1990

HSL-51         HSL-51 Established                1 Oct 1991

HSL-84         HS-84 Established                 1 Jul 1970
               HS-84 Redesignated HSL-84         1 Mar 1984

HSL-94         HSL-94 Established                1 Oct 1985

Helicopter Training Squadron

HT-8           HTU-1 Established                 3 Dec 1950
               HTU-1 Redesignated HTG-1          Mar 1957
               HTG-1 Redesignated HT-8           1 Jul 1960

HT-18          HT-18 Established                 1 Mar 1972

Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron

VAQ-128        VAQ-128 Established               1 Oct 1997

VAQ-129        VAH-10 Established                1 May 1961
               VAH-10 Redesignated VAQ-129       1 Sep 1970

VAQ-130        VW-13 Established                 1 Sep 1959
               VW-13 Redesignated VAQ-130        1 Oct 1968

VAQ-131        VP-931 Reserve squadron
                to active duty                   2 Sep 1950
               VP-931 Redesignated VP-57         4 Feb 1953
               VP-57 Redesignated VAH-4          3 Jul 1956
               VAH-4 Redesignated VAQ-131        1 Nov 1968

VAQ-132        VAH-2 Established                 1 Nov 1955
               VAH-2 Redesignated VAQ-132        1 Nov 1968

VAQ-133        VAQ-133 Established               1 Apr 1996

VAQ-134        VAQ-134 Established               17 Jun 1969

VAQ-135        VAQ-135 Established               15 May 1969

VAQ-136        VAQ-136 Established               6 Apr 1973

VAQ-137        VAQ-137 Established               1 Oct 1996

VAQ-138        VAQ-138 Established               27 Feb 1976

VAQ-139        VAQ-139 Established               1 Jul 1983

VAQ-140        VAQ-140 Established               1 Oct 1985

VAQ-141        VAQ-141 Established               1 Jul 1987

VAQ-142        VAQ-142 Established               1 Apr 1997

VAQ-209        VAQ-209 Established               1 Oct 1977

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron

VAW-77         VAW-77 Established                1 Oct 1995

VAW-78         VAW-78 Established                1 Jul 1970

VAW-112        VAW-112 Established               20 Apr 1967

VAW-113        VAW-113 Established               20 Apr 1967

VAW-115        VAW-115 Established               20 Apr 1967

VAW-116        VAW-116 Established               20 Apr 1967

VAW-117        VAW-117 Established               1 Jul 1974

VAW-120        RVAW-120 Established              1 Jul 1967
               RVAW-120 Redesignated VAW-120     1 May 1983

VAW-121        VAW-121 Established               1 Apr 1967

VAW-123        VAW-123 Established               1 Apr 1967

VAW-124        VAW-124 Established               1 Sep 1967

VAW-125        VAW-125 Established               1 Oct 1968

VAW-126        VAW-126 Established               1 Apr 1969

Composite Squadron

VC-6           VU-6 Established                  1 Mar 1952
               VU-6 Redesignated VC-6            1 Jul 1965

VC-8           GMSRON-2 Established              1 Jul 1958
               (Guided Missile Service Squadron 2)
               GMSRON-2 Redesignated VU-8        1 Jul 1960
               VU-8 Redesignated VC-8            1 Jul 1965

Fighter Squadron

VF-2           VF-2 Established                  14 Oct 1972

VF-11          VF-43 Established                 1 Sep 1950
               VF-43 Redesignated VF-11          16 Feb 1959
               VF-11 adopted the insignia used
               by the previous VF-11 which had
               been disestablished on 15 Feb 
               1959. The newly designated VF-11
               (16 Feb 1959) carried on the 
               insignia and traditions of the 
               Red Ripper squadron dating back
               to 1 Feb 1927, but not the 
               lineage.

VF-14          Air Detachment, Pacific Fleet
               Established                       Sep 1919
               Became VT-5, an element of
                AirDet, PacFlt                   15 Jun 1920
               VT-5 Redesignated VP-4-1          7 Sep 1921
               VP-4-1 Redesignated VF-4          23 Sep 1921
               VF-4 Redesignated VF-1            1 Jul 1922
               VF-1 Redesignated VF-lB           1 Jul 1927
               VF-lB Redesignated VB-2B          1 Jul 1934
               VB-2B Redesignated VB-3           1 Jul 1937
               VB-3 Redesignated VB-4            1 Jul 1939
               VB-4 Redesignated VS-41           15 Mar 1941
               VS-41 Redesignated VB-41          1 Mar 1943
               VB-41 Redesignated VB-4           4 Aug 1943
               VB-4 Redesignated VA-lA           15 Nov 1946
               VA-lA Redesignated VA-14          2 Aug 1948
               VA-14 Redesignated VF-14          15 Dec 1949

VF-31          VF-1B Established                 1 Jul 1935
               VF-lB Redesignated VF-6           1 Jul 1937
               VF-6 Redesignated VF-3            15 Jul 1943
               VF-3 Redesignated VF-3A           15 Nov 1946
               VF-3A Redesignated VF-31          7 Aug 1948

VF-32          VBF-3 Established                 1 Feb 1945
               VBF-3 Redesignated VF-4A          15 Nov 1946
               VF-4A Redesignated VF-32          7 Aug 1948

VF-41          VF-41 Established                 1 Sep 1950

VF-101         VF-101 Established                1 May 1952

VF-102         VA-36 Established                 1 Jul 1955
               VA-36 Redesignated VF-102         1 Jul 1955
               (It should be noted that on the
               same day; 1 Jul 1955, the old
               VF-102 was redesignated VA-36.
               This unit is separate from the 
               VA-36 that was established on 
               1 Jul 1955 and then immediately 
               redesignated VF- 102.)

VF-103         VF-103 Established                1 May 1952

VF-143         VF-871 Reserve squadron
               called to active duty             20 Jul 1950
               VF-871 Redesignated VF-123        4 Feb 1953
               VF-123 Redesignated VF-53         12 Apr 1958
               VF-53 Redesignated VF-143         20 Jun 1962

VF-154         VF-837 Reserve squadron
                called to active duty            1 Feb 1951
               VF-837 Redesignated VF-154        4 Feb 1953

VF-201         VF-201 Established                25 Jul 1970

VF-211         VB-74 Established                 1 May 1945
               VB-74 Redesignated VA-lB          15 Nov 1946
               VA-1B Redesignated VA-24          1 Sep 1948
               VA-24 Redesignated VF-24          1 Dec 1949
               VF-24 Redesignated VF-211         9 Mar 1959

VF-213         VF-213 Established                22 Jun 1955

Strike-Fighter Squadron

VFA-15         VA-67 Established                 1 Aug 1968
               VA-67 Redesignated VA-15          2 Jun 1969
               VA-15 Redesignated VFA-15         1 Oct 1986

VFA-22         VF-63 Established                 28 Jul 1948
               VF-63 Redesignated VA-63          Mar 1956
               VA-63 Redesignated VA-22          1 Jul 1959
               VA-22 Redesignated VFA-22         4 May 1990

VFA-25         VT-17 Established                 1 Jan 1943
               VT-17 Redesignated VA-6B          15 Nov 1946
               VA-6B Redesignated VA-65          27 Jul 1948
               VA-65 Redesignated VA-25          1 Jul 1959
               VA-25 Redesignated VFA-25         1 Jul 1983

VFA-27         VA-27 Established                 1 Sep 1967
               VA-27 Redesignated VFA-27         24 Jan 1991

VFA-34         VA-34 Established                 1 Jan 1970
               VA-34 Redesignated VFA-34         30 Aug 1996

VFA-37         VA-37 Established                 1 Jul 1967
               VA-37 Redesignated VFA-37         28 Nov 1990

VFA-81         VA-66 Established                 1 Jul 1955
               VA-66 Redesignated VF-81 on
                 the same day it was established 1 Jul 1955
               VF-81 Redesignated VA-81          1 Jul 1959
               VA-81 Redesignated VFA-81         4 Feb 1988

VFA-82         VA-82 Established                 1 May 1967
               VA-82 Redesignated VFA-82         15 Jul 1987

VFA-83         VF-916 Reserve squadron
                 called to active duty           1 Feb 1951
               VF-916 Redesignated VF-83         4 Feb 1953
               VF-83 Redesignated VA-83          1 Jul 1955
               VA-83 Redesignated VFA-83         1 Mar 1988

VFA-86         VF-921 Reserve squadron
                called to active duty            1 Feb 1951
               VF-921 Redesignated VF-84         4 Feb 1953
               VF-84 Redesignated VA-86          1 Jul 1955
               VA-86 Redesignated VFA-86         15 Jul 1987

VFA-87         VA-87 Established                 1 Feb 1968
               VA-87 Redesignated VFA-87         1 May 1986

VFA-94         VF-94 Established                 26 Mar 1952
               VF-94 Redesignated VA-94          1 Aug 1958
               VA-94 Redesignated VFA-94         24 Jan 1991

VFA-97         VA-97 Established                 1 Jun 1967
               VA-97 Redesignated VFA-97         24 Jan 1991

VFA-105        VA-105 Established                4 Mar 1968
               VA-105 Redesignated VFA-105       17 Dec 1990

VFA-106        VFA-106 Established               27 Apr 1984

VFA-113        VF-113 Established                15 Jul 1948
               VF-113 Redesignated VA-113        Mar 1956
               VA-113 Redesignated VFA-113       25 Mar 1983

VFA-115        VT-11 Established                 10 Oct 1942
               VT-11 Redesignated VA-12A         15 Nov 1946
               VA-12A Redesignated VA-115        15 Jul 1948
               VA-115 was in an inactive status
               from Aug 1967 to 1 Jan 1970.  It 
               was not disestablished during this
               time frame and had a very limited
               number of personnel assigned to 
               the squadron which was located at
               NAS Lemoore during the inactive
               period.
               VA-115 Reactivated                1 Jan 1970
               VA-115 Redesignated VFA-115       30 Sep 1996

VFA-125        VFA-125 Established               13 Nov 1980

VFA-131        VFA-131 Established               3 Oct 1983

VFA 136        VFA-136 Established               1 Jul 1985

VFA-137        VFA-137 Established               1 Jul 1985

VFA-146        VA-146 Established                1 Feb 1956
               VA-146 Redesignated VFA-146       21 Jul 1989

VFA-147        VA-147 Established                1 Feb 1967
               VA-147 Redesignated VFA-147       20 Jul 1989

VFA-151        VF-23 Established                 6 Aug 1948
               VF-23 Redesignated VF-151         23 Feb 1959
               VF-151 Redesignated VFA-151       1 Jun 1986

VFA-192        VF-153 Established                26 Mar 1945
               VF-153 Redesignated VF-15A        15 Nov 1946
               VF-15A Redesignated VF-151        15 Jul 1948
               VF-151 Redesignated VF-192        15 Feb 1950
               VF-192 Redesignated VA-192        15 Mar 1956
               VA-192 Redesignated VFA-192       10 Jan 1985

VFA-195        VT-19 Established                 15 Aug 1943
               VT-19 Redesignated VA-20A         15 Nov 1946
               VA-20A Redesignated VA-195        24 Aug 1948
               VA-195 Redesignated VFA-195       1 Apr 1985

VFA-203        VA-203 Established                1 Jul 1970
               VA-203 Redesignated VFA-203       1 Oct 1989

VFA-204        VA-204 Established                1 Jul 1970
               VA-204 Redesignated VFA-204       1 May 1991

Fighter Squadron Composite

VFC-12         VC-12 Established                 1 Sep 1973
               VC-12 Redesignated VFC-12         22 Apr 1988

VFC-13         VC-13 Established                 1 Sep 1973
               VC-13 Redesignated VFC-13         22 Apr 1988

Patrol Squadron

VP-1           VB-128 Established                15 Feb 1943
               VB-128 Redesignated VPB-128        1 Oct 1944
               VPB-128 Redesignated VP-128        15 May 1946
               VP-128 Redesignated VP-ML-1        15 Nov 1946
               VP-ML-1 Redesignated VP-1         1 Sep 1948

VP-4           VB-144 Established                1 Jul 1943
               VB-144 Redesignated VPB-144       1 Oct 1944
               VPB-144 Redesignated VP-144       15 May 1946
               VP-144 Redesignated VP-ML-4       15 Nov 1946
               VP-ML-4 Redesignated VP-4         1 Sep 1948

VP-5           VP-17F (VP-17) Established        2 Jan 1937
               VP-17 Redesignated VP-42          1 Jul 1939
               VP-42 Redesignated VB-135         15 Feb 1943
               VB-135 Redesignated VPB-135       1 Oct 1944
               VPB-135 Redesignated VP-135       15 May 1946
               VP-135 Redesignated VP-ML-5       15 Nov 1946
               VP-ML-5 Redesignated VP-5         1 Sep 1948

VP-8           VP-201 Established                1 Sep 1942
               VP-201 Redesignated VPB-201       1 Oct 1944
               VPB-201 Redesignated VP-201       15 May 1946
               VP-201 Redesignated VP-MS-1       15 Nov 1946
               VP-MS-1 Redesignated VP-ML-8      5 Jun 1947
               VP-ML-8 Redesignated VP-8         1 Sep 1948

VP-9           VP-9 Established                  15 Mar 1951

VP-10          VP-10 Established                 19 Mar 1951

VP-16          VP-741 Reserve squadron
                called to active duty            1 May 1951
               VP-741 Redesignated VP-16         4 Feb 1953

VP-26          VB-114 Established                26 Aug 1943
               VB-114 Redesignated VPB-114       1 Oct 1944
               VPB- 114 Redesignated VP- 114     15 May 1946
               VP-114 Redesignated VP-HL-6       15 Nov 1946
               VP-HL-6 Redesignated VP-26        1 Sep 1948

VP-30          VP-30 Established                 30 Jun 1960

VP 40          VP-40 Established                 20 Jan 1951

VP-45         VP-205 Established                1 Nov 1942
               VP-205 Redesignated VPB-205       1 Oct 1944
               VPB-205 Redesignated VP-205       15 May 1946
               VP-205 Redesignated VP-MS-5       15 Nov 1946
               VP-MS-5 Redesignated VP-45        1 Sep 1948

VP-46          VP-5S Established                 1 Sep 1931
               VP-5S Redesignated VP-5F          1 Apr 1933
               VP-5F Redesignated VP-5           1937
               VP-5 Redesignated VP-33           1 Jul 1939
               VP-33 Redesignated VP-32          1 Jul 1941
               VP-32 Redesignated VPB-32         1 Oct 1944
               VPB-32 Redesignated VP-32         15 May 1946
               VP-32 Redesignated VP-MS-6        15 Nov 1946
               VP-MS-6 Redesignated VP-46        1 Sep 1948

VP-47          VP-27 Established                 1 Jun 1944
               VP-27 Redesignated VPB-27         1 Oct 1944
               VPB-27 Redesignated VP-27         15 May 1946
               VP-27 Redesignated VP-MS-7        15 Nov 1946
               VP-MS-7 Redesignated VP-47        1 Sep 1948

VP-62          VP-62 Established                 1 Nov 1970

VP-64          VP-64 Established                 1 Nov 1970

VP-65          VP-65 Established                 16 Nov 1970

VP-66          VP-66 Established                 1 Nov 1970

VP-69          VP-69 Established                 1 Nov 1970

VP-91          VP-91 Established                 1 Nov 1970

VP-92          VP-92 Established                 1 Nov 1970

VP-94          VP-94 Established                 1 Nov 1970

Patrol Squadron Special Unit

VPU-1          VPU-1 Established                 1 Jul 1982

VPU-2          VPU-2 Established                 1 Jul 1982

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron

VQ-1           VQ-1 Established                  1 Jun 1955

VQ-2           VQ-2 Established                  1 Sep 1955

VQ-3           VQ-3 Established                  1 Jul 1968

VQ-4           VQ-4 Established                  1 Jul 1968

VQ-5           VQ-5 Established                  15 Apr 1991

VQ-6           VQ-6 Established                  5 Aug 1991

VQ-11          VQ-11 Established                 1 Jul 1997

Fleet Logistic Support Squadron

VR-1           VR-1 Established                  1 May 1997

VR-46          VR-46 Established                 1 Mar 1981

VR-48          VR-48 Established                 1 Oct 1980

VR-51          VR-51 Established                 1 Jun 1997

VR-52          VR-52 Established                 24 Jun 1972

VR-53          VR-53 Established                 1 Oct 1992

VR-54          VR-54 Established                 1 Jun 1991

VR-55          VR-55 Established                 1 Apr 1976

VR-56          VR-56 Established                 1 Jul 1976

VR-57          VR-57 Established                 1 Nov 1977

VR-58          VR-58 Established                 1 Nov 1977

VR-59          VR-59 Established                 1 Oct 1982

VR-61          VR-61 Established                 1 Oct 1982

VR-62          VR-62 Established                 1 Jul 1985

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron

VRC-30         VR-30 Established                 1 Oct 1966
               VR-30 Redesignated VRC-30         1 Oct 1978

VRC-40         VRC-40 Established                1 Jul 1960

Sea Control Squadron

VS-21          CVEG-41 Established               26 Mar 1945
               CVEG-41 Redesignated CVEG-1       15 Nov 1946
               CVEG-1 Redesignated VC-21         1 Sep 1948
               VC-21 Redesignated VS-21          23 Apr 1950

VS-22          VS-22 Established                 18 May 1960

VS-24          VS-24 Established                 25 May 1960

VS-29          VS-29 Established                 1 Apr 1960

VS-30          VS-801 Reserve squadron
                called to active duty            9 Apr 1951
               VS-801 Redesignated VS-30         4 Feb 1953

VS-31          VC-31 Established                 28 Sep 1948
               VC-31 Redesignated VS-31          20 Apr 1950

VS-32          VC-32 Established                 31 May 1949
               VC-32 Redesignated VS-32          20 Apr 1950

VS-33          VS-33 Established                 1 Apr 1960

VS-35          VS-35 Established                 4 Apr 1991
               
VS-38          VC-892 Reserve sqdn. Activated    20 Jul 1950
               VC-892 Redesignated VS-892        4 Aug 1950
               VS-892 Reserve squadron
                called to active duty            4 Aug 1950
               VS-892 Redesignated VS-38         4 Feb 1953

VS-41          VS-41 Established                 30 Jun 1960

Training Squadron

VT-2           BTG-2 Redesignated VT-2           1 May 1960
               (Basic Training Group-2)

VT-3           BTG-3 Redesignated VT-3           1 May 1960

VT-4           BTG-9 Redesignated VT-4           1 May 1960

VT-6           Multi-Engine Training Group,
               Whiting Field
               Redesignated VT-6                 1 May 1960

VT-7           BTG-7 Activated                   1 Jun 1958
               BTG-7 Redesignated VT-7           1 Jul 1960

VT-10          BNAO School Redesignated VT-10    15 Jan 1968
               Basic Naval Aviation Officers 
               School was established within the 
               training department of NAS 
               Pensacola in June 1960. BNAO 
               School became a separate command 
               under the Chief of Naval Air 
               Training 15 Jan 1968.

VT-19          VT-19 Established                 2 Aug 1971

VT-21          ATU-202 Redesignated VT-21        1 May 1960
               (Advanced Training Unit 202)

VT-22          ATU-212 Redesignated VT-22        1 May 1960

VT-23          ATU-222 Established               Nov 1958
               ATU-222 Redesignated VT-23        1 May 1960

VT-27          ATU-402 Redesignated VT-27        1 Jul 1960

VT-28          ATU-611 Redesignated VT-28        1 May 1960

VT-31          ATU-601 Redesignated VT-31        1 May 1960

VT-86          VT-86 Established                 5 Jun 1972

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX)
Antarctic Development Squadron (VXE)

VX-1           Established as Aircraft 
               Anti-Submarine Development
               Detachment, Atlantic Fleet        1 Apr 1943
               Aircraft Anti-Submarine 
               Development Detachment became 
               part of a new unit called 
               Anti-Submarine Development Det, 
               Atlantic Fleet                    17 Sep 1943
               Anti-Submarine Development Det,
               Atlantic Fleet redesignated VX-1  15 Mar 1946

VXE-6          VX-6 Established                  17 Jan 1955
               VX-6 Redesignated VXE-6           1 Jan 1969

VX-9           VX-9 Established                  30 Apr 1994

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