Options for Aviators to serve in the field

[Birdog8585]

...if flying's your thing, you shouldn't be scared of the Corps because you don't have "Born to Hump" tattooed on your shoulder.

HAAAA!! Out of context quote!! Good one too

 

[abracadabra11]

Realistically, you can't be EVERY member of the A-team...

Priceless. :icon_zbee

 

[HueyCobra8151]

If only BA could fly planes, sweet talk chicks, and mastermind the whole plan...man...that would be a great show: "The A guy"

 

[East]

No plane

I ain't gettin' on no plane.....fool!

 

[exo]

Is there the opportunity as a Navy pilot to learn any hand to hand combat?

 

[a_m]

Is there the opportunity as a Navy pilot to learn any hand to hand combat?

 

[stalk]

Is there the opportunity as a Navy pilot to learn any hand to hand combat?

Many times with women while on liberty in Subic Bay and Palma.

 

[HeyJoe]

Is there the opportunity as a Navy pilot to learn any hand to hand combat?

It's now a required part of Marine Corps culture and warrior ethos, but not Naval Aviation unless you get attached or assigned to a NSW unit. You could always do an exchange with a Marine squadron or join in their training if colocated. I'm sure they wouldn't turn you away

 

[exo]

What is a NSW unit? Also, is that something that is often done, an exchange? that sounds interesting...

 

[HeyJoe]

What is a NSW unit? Also, is that something that is often done, an exchange? that sounds interesting...

Naval Special Warfare (NSW). SEAL units have aviators (pilots and NFOs) attached either in IA billets or on PCS orders in some cases. They get to go forward and have to take care of themselves like Intel and other support personnel so they get exposed to a wide variety of training including weapons.

 

[exo]

Man, that sounds right up my alley. Is it just chance getting put on a NSW unit? Is it oly Helo's?

 

[a_m]

Man, that sounds right up my alley. Is it just chance getting put on a NSW unit? Is it oly Helo's?

How is this right up your alley? Do you normally go through your day with SEALs?

 

[exo]

How is this right up your alley? Do you normally go through your day with SEALs?

It's right up my alley because I have a strong interest in the personal weapons knowledge and hand to hand skills.

 

[a_m]

Everyone here has that interest to some point.

 

[HeyJoe]

Is it just chance getting put on a NSW unit? Is it oly Helo's?

No chance is involved. Now that GWOT has resulted in more aviators working with NSW, the opportunities are volunteers only and have included A-6, F-14, F/A-18, EA-6B, P-3, SH-60 pilots/NFOs. Some guys have gone for an IA slot to prove themselves worthy for a longer term PCS assignment. The aviators who are in the positions or have been in them look out for prospects to follow them.