The Naval Aviation Schools Command.
The Naval Aviation Naval aviation is the application of manned military air power by navies. Maritime aviation is the operation of aircraft in a maritime role under the command of land based forces such as RAF Coastal Command or United States Coast Guard. Schools Command has streamlined the naval airerew (NAC See network access control. ) training program that prepares 1,575 graduates for flight duty each year. Those who decide that NAC training is not for them are permitted to drop on request while at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Great Lakes, group of five freshwater lakes, central North America, creating a natural border between the United States and Canada and forming the largest body of freshwater in the world, with a combined surface area of c.95,000 sq mi (246,050 sq km). , III., rather than wait until they reach the school in Pensacola, Fla. This initiative frees up a billet for a recruit who has been waiting for a slot, and it saves the government the expense of moving personnel to Pensacola. In addition, a physical readiness test A Physical Readiness Test, also known as a Physical Fitness Assessment, or PFA, is conducted by United States military organizations to determine the physical fitness of their service members. for potential aircrew members has been added to the recruit manual. It is modeled after the existing SEAL (sea-air-land) program with aircrew-unique requirements. Also, senior aircrewmen are being stationed at Great Lakes to teach NAC candidates about choosing Naval Enlisted Codes. Serving as subject-matter experts, NAC instructors talk with candidates and show them videos to educate them about the aircrewman career path.
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