Naval Air Training Command
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The Naval Air Training Command (NATC) is a two star command
that administers the training of student Naval Aviator
s, Naval Flight Officer
s, Naval Aircrew, aircraft maintainers and controllers
. Its headquarters is in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it overseas operations in five states.
In 2009, our 739 aircraft logged 358,449 flight hours, nearly a third of the Department of the Navy total. To put those numbers in perspective, we flew 28% of the combined Navy and Marine Corps flight hours with 19% of the aircraft. In that same time more than 2,400 pilots, Naval Flight Officers (NFO) and Aircrewmen earned their “Wings of Gold”.
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that administers the training of student Naval Aviator
Naval Aviator
A United States Naval Aviator is a qualified pilot in the United States Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.-Naming Conventions:Most Naval Aviators are Unrestricted Line Officers; however, a small number of Limited Duty Officers and Chief Warrant Officers are also trained as Naval Aviators.Until 1981...
s, Naval Flight Officer
Naval Flight Officer
A Naval Flight Officer is an aeronautically designated commissioned officer in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps that specializes in airborne weapons and sensor systems. NFOs are not pilots per se, but they may perform many "co-pilot" functions, depending on the type of aircraft...
s, Naval Aircrew, aircraft maintainers and controllers
Air traffic controller
Air traffic controllers are the people who expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. The position of the air traffic controller is one that requires highly specialized skills...
. Its headquarters is in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it overseas operations in five states.
Mission
The Mission of Naval Air Training Command is to train the world’s finest combat quality aviation professionals, delivering them at the right time, in the right numbers, and at the right cost.Headquarters and staff
Commanded by Rear Admiral William Sizemoore, the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) is headquartered on board NAS Corpus Christi, Texas.In 2009, our 739 aircraft logged 358,449 flight hours, nearly a third of the Department of the Navy total. To put those numbers in perspective, we flew 28% of the combined Navy and Marine Corps flight hours with 19% of the aircraft. In that same time more than 2,400 pilots, Naval Flight Officers (NFO) and Aircrewmen earned their “Wings of Gold”.
Subordinate commands
CNATRA leads the Naval Air Training Command (NATRACOM) composed of five Training Air Wings Training Air Wing 1 at NAS Meridian, Mississippi, Training Air Wing 2 at NAS Kingsville, Texas, Training Air Wing 4 at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, Training Air Wing 6 at NAS Pensacola, Florida, and Training Air Wing 5 at NAS Whiting Field, Florida. These wings are home to 17 Training Squadrons. In addition, joint training is also conducted with the Air Force at Naval Aviation Training Unit at Vance AFB. CNATRA also oversees the Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue AngelsBlue Angels
The United States Navy's Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, popularly known as the Blue Angels, was formed in 1946 and is currently the oldest formal flying aerobatic team...
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Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE)
CNATRA is part of the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE), reporting to Commander, Naval Air ForcesCommander, Naval Air Forces
Commander, Naval Air Forces is the aviation Type Commander for all United States Navy naval aviation units...
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See also
- Naval aviationNaval aviationNaval aviation is the application of manned military air power by navies, including ships that embark fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters. In contrast, maritime aviation is the operation of aircraft in a maritime role under the command of non-naval forces such as the former RAF Coastal Command or a...
- Modern US Navy carrier air operationsModern US Navy carrier air operationsModern United States Navy aircraft carrier air operations include the operation of fixed wing and rotary aircraft on and around an aircraft carrier for performance of combat or non-combat missions. Modern United States Navy aircraft carrier flight operations are highly evolved, based on experiences...
- List of military aircraft of the United States (naval) / List of US Naval aircraft
- United States Naval AviatorUnited States Naval AviatorA United States Naval Aviator is a qualified pilot in the United States Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.-Naming Conventions:Most Naval Aviators are Unrestricted Line Officers; however, a small number of Limited Duty Officers and Chief Warrant Officers are also trained as Naval Aviators.Until 1981...
- Naval Flight OfficerNaval Flight OfficerA Naval Flight Officer is an aeronautically designated commissioned officer in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps that specializes in airborne weapons and sensor systems. NFOs are not pilots per se, but they may perform many "co-pilot" functions, depending on the type of aircraft...
- Military aviationMilitary aviationMilitary aviation is the use of aircraft and other flying machines for the purposes of conducting or enabling warfare, including national airlift capacity to provide logistical supply to forces stationed in a theater or along a front. Air power includes the national means of conducting such...