The squadron was originally established on 6 July 1948 as Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWO (VAW-2) at NAS Oceana. It later relocated to NAS Norfolk.[1]
1960s
In July 1966, VAW-12 received the first E-2A Hawkeye and was supplying detachments utilizing two different aircraft aboard ten Atlantic Fleet aircraft carriers in addition to training personnel for those detachments. With over 200 officers and 800 enlisted personnel, VAW-12 was reorganized as an Air Wing, and on 1 April 1967, Admiral T.E. Moore, Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, commissioned Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing Twelve with six operating squadrons. Later renamed RVAW-120, it became the Atlantic Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS).[1]
1970s
The squadron received the E-2B Hawkeye aircraft in 1970, followed by the arrival of the E-2C on 31 May 1973. With the delivery of the first Advanced Radar Processing System (ARPS) aircraft in 1978, RVAW-120 trained Naval Flight Officers (NFO), Flight Technicians and maintenance personnel in both the APS-120 and APS-125 radars. This continued until 1980 when all east coast VAW squadrons completed the transition to the APS-125.[1]
1980s
In 1983, RVAW-120 officially became VAW-120, reflecting the task load of a fleet squadron and a training squadron. NFO training was moved to a new site in April 1983. Pilot training was also moved to the new E-2 Training Building in late 1984 for consolidation of the training mission.[2] In June 1985, VAW-120 received the first re-procured C-2As delivered to the Navy. This delivery marked the commencement of a long-range procurement program designed to greatly enhance the Carrier onboard delivery (COD) capability for Carrier Battle Groups. The addition of the re-procured C-2A Greyhound brought the added responsibility of creating a new training program for the pilots and aircrew of Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons VRC-30 and VRC-40 which included the first ever C-2A night carrier qualifications.[2]
1990s
In November 1993, VAW-120 received its first E-2C+ aircraft. The E-2C continued its technological growth and in February 1994 the command took custody of its first E-2C (Group II) aircraft. This version of the E-2C introduced the APS-145 radar and Global Positioning System (GPS) to aid in navigation. VAW-120 became the single site Fleet Replacement Squadron in September 1994 when VAW-110, its west coast counterpart, was decommissioned.[2]
2000s
In response to the September 11 attacks, VAW-120 launched aircraft in support of homeland defense operations. their missions included airborne surveillance, ground communication relay, and track management along the east coast.[1]
2010s
In 2010, VAW-120 received its first C-2A Greyhound aircraft upgraded with a new 8-bladed propeller. In addition, VAW-120 received the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.[1]
^ abcde"History of VAW-120 Greyhawks". www.public.navy.mil. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
^ abc"Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW-120)". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
External links
Why I serve - VAW-120 - Youtube
February 01, 2023
airborne, command, control, squadron, united, states, navy, fleet, replacement, squadron, responsible, training, crews, hawkeye, greyhound, airborne, command, control, squadron, insigniafounded1, april, 1967countryunited, states, americabranch, united, states,. Airborne Command amp Control Squadron 120 VAW 120 is a United States Navy Fleet Replacement Squadron responsible for training crews on the E 2 Hawkeye and the C 2A R Greyhound Airborne Command amp Control Squadron 120VAW 120 insigniaFounded1 April 1967CountryUnited States of AmericaBranch United States NavyTypeAirborne early warning Carrier onboard deliveryPart ofFleet Replacement SquadronGarrison HQNaval Station NorfolkNickname s GreyhawksCommandersCurrentcommanderCommander Aaron P RybarAircraft flownElectronicwarfareE 2C E 2D HawkeyeTransportC 2A R Greyhound Contents 1 Squadron history 1 1 1960s 1 2 1970s 1 3 1980s 1 4 1990s 1 5 2000s 1 6 2010s 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksSquadron history Edit VAW 120 E 2C at NAS Oceana in 1989 VAW 120 C 2A at NAS Oceana in 1989 VAW 120 E 2C lands aboard USS George H W Bush The squadron was originally established on 6 July 1948 as Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWO VAW 2 at NAS Oceana It later relocated to NAS Norfolk 1 1960s Edit In July 1966 VAW 12 received the first E 2A Hawkeye and was supplying detachments utilizing two different aircraft aboard ten Atlantic Fleet aircraft carriers in addition to training personnel for those detachments With over 200 officers and 800 enlisted personnel VAW 12 was reorganized as an Air Wing and on 1 April 1967 Admiral T E Moore Commander in Chief U S Atlantic Fleet commissioned Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing Twelve with six operating squadrons Later renamed RVAW 120 it became the Atlantic Fleet Replacement Squadron FRS 1 1970s Edit The squadron received the E 2B Hawkeye aircraft in 1970 followed by the arrival of the E 2C on 31 May 1973 With the delivery of the first Advanced Radar Processing System ARPS aircraft in 1978 RVAW 120 trained Naval Flight Officers NFO Flight Technicians and maintenance personnel in both the APS 120 and APS 125 radars This continued until 1980 when all east coast VAW squadrons completed the transition to the APS 125 1 1980s Edit In 1983 RVAW 120 officially became VAW 120 reflecting the task load of a fleet squadron and a training squadron NFO training was moved to a new site in April 1983 Pilot training was also moved to the new E 2 Training Building in late 1984 for consolidation of the training mission 2 In June 1985 VAW 120 received the first re procured C 2As delivered to the Navy This delivery marked the commencement of a long range procurement program designed to greatly enhance the Carrier onboard delivery COD capability for Carrier Battle Groups The addition of the re procured C 2A Greyhound brought the added responsibility of creating a new training program for the pilots and aircrew of Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons VRC 30 and VRC 40 which included the first ever C 2A night carrier qualifications 2 1990s Edit In November 1993 VAW 120 received its first E 2C aircraft The E 2C continued its technological growth and in February 1994 the command took custody of its first E 2C Group II aircraft This version of the E 2C introduced the APS 145 radar and Global Positioning System GPS to aid in navigation VAW 120 became the single site Fleet Replacement Squadron in September 1994 when VAW 110 its west coast counterpart was decommissioned 2 2000s Edit In response to the September 11 attacks VAW 120 launched aircraft in support of homeland defense operations their missions included airborne surveillance ground communication relay and track management along the east coast 1 2010s Edit In 2010 VAW 120 received its first C 2A Greyhound aircraft upgraded with a new 8 bladed propeller In addition VAW 120 received the E 2D Advanced Hawkeye 1 See also EditHistory of the United States Navy List of United States Navy aircraft squadronsReferences Edit a b c d e History of VAW 120 Greyhawks www public navy mil Retrieved 2015 09 30 a b c Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW 120 www globalsecurity org Retrieved 2015 11 05 External links EditVAW 120 s official website Why I serve VAW 120 Youtube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title VAW 120 amp oldid 1135524278, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
