846 Naval Air Squadron Aircrewman conduct training on the Merlin Mk3 helicopter at Gibraltar | Commando Helicopter Force

The United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard issue the same version of the Aircrew Badge. The badge is a variation on the Naval Aviation Observer Badge with the letters AC centered on the badge's front. In 2009, the Navy converted the badge from a qualification to a warfare designator like the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS), Enlisted Submarine Warfare Specialist, and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS). The title was changed from Naval Airc

US Navy Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR) and Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (AWS) belong to a diverse community that is highly specialized to the platform they are assigned. AWR and AWS Sailors operate various aircraft systems to support Anti-Submarine (ASW), Anti-Surface (ASUW), Search and Rescue (SAR), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Naval Special Warfare (NSW) and Logistic missions onboard MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft. Members also have the opportunity to serve as Unmanned Aircraft Syst

Last month Royal Navy trainee helicopter aircrew went to sea to test their skills as they work towards the end of their training with 824 Naval Air Squadron. In a very busy period, four pilots, four observers and an aircrewman joined instructors and engineers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Tideforce. Their embarkation qualifications included deck landings in both daytime and at night, as well as by night-vision goggles. They also practised cargo transfers and in-flight refuelling (known a

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