Pretty generic question coming from an outsider here, but one who hopes to join the ranks.
According to the Wikipedias, the Navy has around 300 Super Hornets currently and about 200 more ordered, split about right down the middle between the -E and -F models.
My question is, why are some squadrons assigned the -E single seater and some the -F two seater? Are -E squadrons expected to have more of a fleet defense role while -F squadrons oriented towards strike? (I figure ground strike missions are a particularly useful time for a NFO)
According to the Wikipedias, the Navy has around 300 Super Hornets currently and about 200 more ordered, split about right down the middle between the -E and -F models.
My question is, why are some squadrons assigned the -E single seater and some the -F two seater? Are -E squadrons expected to have more of a fleet defense role while -F squadrons oriented towards strike? (I figure ground strike missions are a particularly useful time for a NFO)