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Generally, aviators are assigned to fleet squadrons for 2 to 3 years and deploy once or twice, for about 6 months, aboard ships or at overseas bases.
You must be a United States citizen either by birth or naturalization. The Navy Pilot program is open for both men and women. You must be at least 19 years old and must not be older than 32 years old upon commissioning.
How often do Navy Seals see their families?
Just like everyone else in the military they get 30 days of leave per year. Unless they are in a deployment it mission the can take leave when they want as long as it doesn’t affect unit readiness. If they are in a homeport they can see their daily almost daily if their family lives with them.
How many planes does the Indian Navy have in its fleet?
Many of the communication and other devices on-board are developed by Bharat Electronics Limited. The first squadron was formed with eight aircraft. When the remaining four join the force, the Tu-142 will be decommissioned. Indian Navy operates 5 Il-38 planes but two were lost in a mid-air collision in 2002.
Can India build a successful carrier aviation force?
India has committed to carrier aviation, and has the resources and experience to develop a successful force. However, India still faces some big decisions, including the choice of a new carrier fighter and the design characteristics of its flagship class of fleet carriers.
In our national endeavour to acquire a formidable and sturdy defence capability, the fleet air arm must serve as a veritable sword arm of the Indian Navy.
Why did the Indian Navy keep the INS Viraat and Hermes?
INS Viraat, formerly the Centaur-class carrier HMS Hermes, joined the Indian Navy in 1987 and served until 2016. These carriers gave the Indian Navy long-term experience in carrier ops, as well as a compelling organizational logic for maintaining a carrier capability.