E2/C2 questions.

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Permalink Reply by Chris B. on April 19, 2017 at 6:51am

My son wanted (and was selected for) jets.  I wanted him to go C2!  

Pipeline info here:  https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw4/pipelines.asp#e2c2

If E2, he will be in a squadron.  C2's are detachments of two planes assigned to a carrier air wing (I think).

More info here:  www.airwarriors.com  If you want to ask questions, you can get answers from USN Aviators.

Enjoy the ride! 

Permalink Reply by Melissa Webb on April 19, 2017 at 7:02am

Thank you!

My son is just happy to be flying.  I think he's leaning towards C2 right now, but you know how it goes..."needs of the Navy"!  

Where is your son in his training?  

Permalink Reply by Melissa Webb on April 19, 2017 at 10:37am

Wow, congratulations!  My son is moving to Corpus Saturday.  It may be a long process for him with the backlog due to the T45 problems!  I know you're proud of your son.  What a great accomplishment!

Permalink Reply by Chris B. on April 20, 2017 at 7:07am

The OBOGS problems are a serious concern.  The pipeline has a life of it's own---you can follow the schedule, which is cool.  Many pilots say the pipeline is the best time in a Naval Aviator's career!

Permalink Reply by Melissa Webb on April 20, 2017 at 7:10am

How do you follow the schedule?  That would be interesting!

Permalink Reply by Chris B. on April 22, 2017 at 6:39am

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Permalink Reply by Chris B. on March 24, 2019 at 8:09am

Melissa,

How is your son doing?  Should be winged by now?  My son is in his squadron (F/A-18E) working hard.  

Permalink Reply by Melissa Webb on March 25, 2019 at 9:11am

Hi,

Funny you should ask. He just did his winging ceremony on Saturday. Off to Norfolk now. Exciting times. Congratulations on you son, I'm sure he's crazy busy with that!

Permalink Reply by Chris B. on March 27, 2019 at 8:27pm

Congratulations!  So your son got E2's? 

The RAG is about a year.  He will CQ again and then patch into his first operational squadron.  The C2 is in transition to the MV-22:

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/11/15/navys-cod-switc...    

My son was in Meridian (and winged there), same training for jets as Kingsville.  E2's are based in Norfolk,VA, Pt. Mugu, CA, and Iwakuni Japan.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Navy_aircraft_s...

My nephew is a Hawkeye NFO and is now the Commodore of the E2/C2 fleet.   His change of Command Ceremony was last month at Pt. Mugu.  It's a very beautiful area.  My wife and I attended with my son (he was able to fly a cross country in an F/A-18E!).  

https://www.cacclw.navy.mil/executive.htm

Very exciting times indeed!  It was good to hear from you Melissa.  

Permalink Reply by Melissa Webb on March 28, 2019 at 10:09am

So far E2orC2, with his preference being E2, but there's constant talk about switching him to Strike. It's enough to make you crazy. I wish they'd just make a decision. He'd be thrilled to switch, but he's thrilled to be doing his advanced training for E2/C2. So he's happy either way as long as he's in the air! We will see how it all plays out!

Congratulations on your nephew! That is truly a huge achievement!