Helicopter command redesignations planned.As the Navy continues transitioning to the H-60 as its sole helicopter platform, CNO's Director, Air Warfare air warfare Military operations conducted by airplanes, helicopters, or other aircraft against aircraft or targets on the ground and in the water. Air warfare did not become important until World War I (1914–18). has approved new squadron A squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or warships. Army and Marines A cavalry squadron (horse or armoured) typically consists of three to five troops. designations to reflect the new organization. Current HC and HS squadrons will be redesignated HSC HSC - High Speed Connect for Helicopter Sea Combat, and HSL (Hue Saturation Luminosity) A color space similar to HSB. See HSB. squadrons will be redesignated HSM (1) (Hierarchical Storage Management) The automatic movement of files from hard disk to slower, less-expensive storage media. The typical hierarchy is from magnetic disk to optical disc to tape. for Helicopter Maritime Strike. Below is a list of current and future wings and squadrons and the estimated date of transition. Squadrons seeking guidance for submitting insignia in·sig·ni·a also in·sig·ne n. pl. insignia or in·sig·ni·as 1. A badge of office, rank, membership, or nationality; an emblem. 2. A distinguishing sign. to reflect their changing designations should reference www.history.navy.mil/branches/org4-16.htm. WING REDESIGNATIONS In March 2005, the designation of helicopter wings are scheduled to change as follows: Commander Helicopter Tactical Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMHELTACWINGPAC) becomes Commander Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMHELSEACOMBATWINGPAC). Commander Helicopter Tactical Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet A number of countries currently have or previously had an Atlantic Fleet in their navies.
Commander Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing (Light), U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMHSLWINGPAC) becomes Commander Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMHELMARSTRIKEWINGPAC). Commander Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing (Light), U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMHSLWINGLANT COMHSLWINGLANT Commander Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light Wing Atlantic Fleet ) becomes Commander Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMHELMARSTRIKEWINGLANT). SQUADRON REDESIGNATIONS Old New Date HC-2 HSC-2 Jan 2006 HC-3 HSC-3 Mar 2005 HC-5 HSC-25 Mar 2005 HC-6 HSC-26 Mar 2005 HC-8 HSC-28 Mar 2005 HC-11 HSC-21 Mar 2005 New Squadron HSC-22 Jan 2007 New Squadron HSC-23 Jan 2007 HS-2 HSC-12 Apr 2009 HS-3 HSC-9 Feb 2010 HS-4 HSC-4 Feb 2007 HS-5 HSC-5 Feb 2009 HS-6 HSC-6 Apr 2010 HS-7 HSC-7 Jan 2008 HS-8 HSC-8 Mar 2008 HS-11 HSC-11 Feb 2011 HS-14 HSC-14 Apr 2011 HS-15 HSC-15 Feb 2012 Old New Date HSL-37 HSM-37 Jan 2014 HSL-40 HSM-40 Jan 2010 HSL-41 HSM-41 Mar 2005 HSL-42 HSM-42 Mar 2014 New Squadron HSM-70 Jan 2008 New Squadron HSM-71 Apr 2009 New Squadron HSM-72 Feb 2009 HSL-43 HSM-73 Feb 2007 HSL-44 HSM-74 Feb 2010 HSL-45 HSM-75 Mar 2008 HSL-46 HSM-76 Feb 2011 HSL-47 HSM-77 Apr 2010 New Squadron HSM-78 Feb 2012 New Squadron HSM-79 Apr 2011 HSL-48 HSM-48 Feb 2015 HSL-49 HSM-49 Apr 2014 HSL-51 HSM-51 Mar 2013 |
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