SQUADRON VS. SHIP (AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN MAINTAINER)
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You speak the truth. My first tour was ship's company CVA-67 out of Norfolk. In Weapons Dept. On a carrier ... you can easily get lost in the crowd. If you plan on going anywhere, you need to break out! My second sea tour was in VA-147. Doing your best does not go unrewarded. The tail hook Navy produces a vast majority of the CWO's/LDO's or Gunners and Ordnance Officers. I stayed in the tail hook Navy from that point on. I sense there's a good sea story behind your "Tool Control" reference ... Good video ... took me back. CWO4/7361 USN (ret) '72-'02 IYAOYAS!!!
thank you sir! IYAOYAS
@@saymaliimilitaryside1817 IYAOYAS! brother!!! Keep up the great work and be sure to train/create your own relief, where ever you go . All the best to you and yours over the Holidays!
@Saymalii I can only partially agree with some of your commentary in your video. Agreed, there are significant differences between ships company and squadron AO's. Although, there is much more in the community that you're not describing. Shore billets and ships company billets, equitably are also not the same. May I also poont out AIMD at sea and ashore, likewise are incredibly different. As for daily to weekly tasks [and beyond], the 3M maintenance system is extremely active on board, as with aircraft maintenance.
I served 1989-1999, NAS Fallon Weapons BA/RA, Admin and QA Logistics. Atop, being an AOAN, assigned as Transportation P.O. [dailies and maintenance scheduling/repairs of 8 4k electric forklifs, 2 6k electric forklifts, 4 6k RT forklifts, 3 semi tractors, 2 flatbed trailers, 2 beavertail trailers, 8 stake bed trucks, 5 1/2 ton pick up trucks, 4 vans, 10 JG-40 tow tractors], assisted with plant equipment maintenance and inventory, alongside duties of ordnance build ups and break downs (as applicable), munitions transport throughout the base as well as deliveries off base, receiving varying ordnance and related components via tractor/trailer deliveries and much more. We did have a pretty well oiled process and tight knit group throughout all of our Divisions.
I cannot speak on AIMD; either ashore or afloat, I did not pull such a billet. Yet, have worked closely with AO counterparts in that capacity.
Onward to the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), G-3, G-3 D.C and WEPS D.C. Again, build ups, break downs (as applicable), but then the maintenance requirements via Mag series or on the D.C. side definitely contained their requirements. Assisting other series in their activities; as needed, our group was relatively tight and successful in our endeavors. The adjoining with others from other departments throughout the ship while engaged in the IFP [In Port Fire Party] allowed a broader scope of bonding with your entire crew. Also participating in the SAF [Ship's Augmentation Force; security detail] aligned even more unity with other crew members.
As it comes to squadron life, each aircraft type has their own bonds too. Similarities, but grand differences. I have worked with EA-6B's [VAQ-129], P-3's [VP-69] and F-18's VFA-204]. Each shack had their own style and complexities of comoradery.
As for the tools, I don't believe I EVER heard of a 'pass' for a missing tool. No matter where or what capacity, FOD is an absolute issue to ward away from. The potential of a FOD incident is not only isolated to aircraft. Any system or equipment can become damaged and potentially cause harm, if tools, equipment and materials are not meticulously accounted for.
Even 25 years after being discharged from active service, I personally strive to maintain that meticulous approach to tools, materials and equipment, especially at clean up.
Our rate is filled with some of the best, the Navy has ever had. Our brothers and sisters; no mater what billet(s) they've held, remain AO's!!
IYAOYAS!!!
Nailed it best explains sqadron to ships company wotk hard play hard i was squadron like you all respect ships company and squadron iyaoyas
Thanks for the video! Beautiful vibes
I was an AO 1985-96. I was in a Squadron, Ships Company, Overseas Weapons Station and ended as an Aircrew AO with a P-3 squadron. All have its pros and cons, but AO culture was the same. IYAOYAS!
Salute!! IYAOYAS
You're not a real AO unless you've been to Pigs In Space.
82 to 92 AO on the west side,here's how I did it and not a lot of sea duty.Sea/shore rotation back then was four sea two shore.First duty station out of A school was shore duty because of high grades at A school,it was AIMD Lemoore,Ca.Worked on bomb racks, missle launchers and m61a1 20 mm gun.That was two years.Next was magazine duty at Diego Garcia for a year and I extended for another year.That counted for sea duty and I got a cash bonus and free thirty days basket leave for that.I burned up the extra leave by taking a C-141 flight to Clark Air base Philippines for a week every three months.Came back to NAS Lemoore and joined VA-97 Warhawks with the old venerable A-7 for two years.Did some work ups at fallon Nevada then went on my first west-pac cruise.Ended up going on another west-pac cruise with them but transitioned out halfway through for shore orders.Finished my ten year career back at strike fighter weapons school as a nuclear and conventional weapons loading instructor/inspector in lemoore.Actually only did less than two years sea duty that way.Had I stayed in I would have gone back to my squadron for four years sea duty and they were in the middle of transitioning to the legacy hornets.All in all a really fun ride and would do it again! IYAOYAS 🧙♂️
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He must have been in a small squadron. A6 Squardons had about 12 - 18 Ordies. At times...more.
I was, it was a lot of work. Still fun though especially during the inspections
What can you tell me about squadron when they aren’t on deployment how is the work load and working hours as AO? Are/were you VFA squadron or helicopter squadron? Where were you located or based on in the squadron.
When the squadron is not on deployment we're usually working to maintain jets and go on mini deployments to keep our people trained and ready to fight at all times. The mini deployments are called detachments. I was a VFA- Squadron and I was stationed in Virginia.
Hello I just got my orders to VFA-147 Argonauts sqaudron. I have a question about deployment Do we get deployed with the ship we are connected with or stay ashore? and for how long if we do get deployed with them?
That depends on your commands sea to shore rotatation. Because you have orders already. I'd call the VFA-147 when you get a chance see if you can find a sponor/mentor who can better answer that question.
By the way didnt realize my post comes up as my wife happily married but i brian patrick gallagher VFA27 Lemoore CA off the kitty hawk in san dog
I have a question. I’m going to do AO but I wanna be stationed on land more. Which one will I have to pick?Or are they both the same
I would pick a squadron if possible. If you can't get a squadron, I'll try an AIMD (pretty much a maintenance department).
@@saymaliimilitaryside1817 okay thank you, I just can’t see myself on the sea all day everyday so that’s why I prefer working and staying on shores more lol
Is AO A cool rate?
I’m joining as an AO do I get to choose if I wanna be ships company or squadron?
Same man. I go to meps in 4 days. When they ask what I want to do I will say. AO and I want to be part of a squadron. Not ships company.
Squadrons and Ship's are all the buzz. Honestly, if you can get a billet to NAS Fallon Weapons, take it!! The vast knowledge and experience you gain can be highly instrumental throughout your career. As well as the various contacts you can acquire throughout the entire AO community. After that, hop to a ship and then later a squadron.
@@Flyfishingnoverlandingare you still an AO and if so do you like it?