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Types of Marine Aircraft that needs an NFO....

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DELL205

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Hello out there, Does anyone know what other Marine aircraft besides E-6B Prowler where an NFO is needed on board?
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The Corps isn't getting the Super Hornet (E/F). We're "necking down" to one type of strike a/c--the JSF. Someday, anyway. There have been some rumblings about us getting a electronic warfare variant of the Super Hornet--the "Growler." I really hope they change that name, though! What'll they call the follow-on version, the "Cleveland Steamer?"

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I thought the Navy was getting the E's and the MArines were getting the F's.... guess my gouge was wrong
 
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jrklr

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yeah, no super hornets for the marines. does any one know whats going to happen when the marines go all JSF's? there's no back seat in those planes, so I guess NFO's may be virtually eliminated in the marines right? (except for that 20 in the prowlers/growlers).
 
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Pat1USMC

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They've been saying that the NFO will be eliminated for years. I doubt it. With the complexity of the weapons systems, i'll think we'll have NFOs for a while. Of course, i hope they do. An opinion down here in Pensacola is that they'll make a two seater JSF for the EWO mission. Marines only. I like that opinion...
 
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DELL205

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Thank you all for your responses. It appeares that we are in agreement that the Prowler is one marine aircraft that requires NFOs/EWOs.

So I assume that their numbers in the Corps are pretty small compared to the Navy, right?

I am trying to decide between the Corps or Navy, to look into becoming an NFO/EWO. Unfortunately, my vision isn't perfect to become a pilot, which of course would open up to any aircraft to fly.
I look forward in any additional input from anyone.
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akamifeldman

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Hey, don't rule out being a pilot! Even if your vision isn't that hot, you can still get the PRK surgery, and, assuming you get the waiver, get the front seat!

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Curmudgeon

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EA6-B has crew of 1 NA, 3 NFO
F18-D has crew of 1 NA, 1 NFO

By the numbers, Marine NFOs split pretty evenly between the two (20 EA6-B, 75 F18-D).

Haven't seen Navy numbers; you would have F14s (fading away?), P3s (how many NFO per plane?), EA6-B (navy is retiring them?), E2s, S3 (retiring, not sure if helo replacement will have NFOs). Not sure if Navy will use F18-F (2-seat) operationally or just for training; don't think they do much with F18-D.
 
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It'll be awhile before the EA6B is retired in the Navy or Marines.

No helo has or will have NFOs--just 2 pilots.

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DELL205

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Originally posted by akamifeldman
Hey, don't rule out being a pilot! Even if your vision isn't that hot, you can still get the PRK surgery, and, assuming you get the waiver, get the front seat!

The Three D's of Aviation: Never do anything Dumb, Dangerous, or Different!
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So, The Navy or the Corps offers Laisik eye surgery to those who want to be a pilot?
 
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