vCSG-3 Organizational Squadron

Each  squadron is run by its own command structure with Commanding Officers and Executive Officers making up the wing wide leadership group. The following is an outline of each member of the command staff for each squadron.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMMANDING OFFICER – COMMANDER/LT. COLONEL
The Squadron Commander is directly responsible for the operational readiness and tactical performance of the Squadron. He is responsible for the coordination and supervision of all activities of the embarked squadrons and detachments, and for the material readiness, communications, and intelligence functions of the Squadron for the Strike Group

EXECUTIVE OFFICER – COMMANDER/LT. COLONEL
The XO is typically responsible managing day-to-day activities, such as maintenance and logistics. They support the Commanding Officer freeing them to concentrate on tactical planning and execution. The XO also takes charge in the absence of the Commanding Officer.

OPERATIONS OFFICER – LT COMMANDER/MAJOR
Responsible for supervising the training, operations, and readiness of all air wing squadrons. The Operations Officer standardizes operational procedures between squadrons, coordinates and develops operational contingency plans, and supervises the execution of those plans. Also works with Training Officer in qualifying new instructor pilots.

TRAINING OFFICER – LT COMMANDER/MAJOR
Responsible for creating and executing training material. Working closely with progression of all members of their squadron to ensure training is at the standard. Identifies lapse of standard in crews and provides remedial training and advisement to command.