VX-1
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| Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 | |
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VX-1 Insignia
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| Active | 1943 - Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Special flight test aircraft squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Patuxent River |
| Nickname(s) | Pioneers |
| Motto | Does it First |
VX-1, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One, (AIRTEVRON ONE) is a United States Navy air test and evaluation squadron based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.
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Operations
Operational aircraft are assigned to VX-1 including the P-8A Poseidon, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, MH-60R and MH-60S. Additionally, VX-1 provides test and evaluation support for aircraft such as the KC-130J Hercules, E-6B Mercury, MQ-8B Fire Scout, and MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.[1]
Mission statement
The principal mission of VX-1 is to test and evaluate airborne anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime anti-surface warfare (SUW) weapon systems, airborne strategic weapon systems, as well as support systems, equipment and materials in an operational environment. The squadron also develops, reviews and disseminates new ASW/SUW tactics and procedures for fleet use.
History
VX-1 formed during WWII in response to the German submarines threat. The response by the United States was the commissioning of the Air Antisubmarine Commander Air Force, Atlantic Fleet, on 1 April 1943 at Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
To consolidate ASW evaluation service of air and surface units, the Antisubmarine Development Detachment, comprised of both Air and Surface Divisions, was commissioned on 17 September 1943. By the end of the WWII, the Operational Development force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, was formed, to which ASDEVLANT was ready for duty.
Since 1946, the squadron has undergone three name changes and one relocation. In October 1949, the name changed to Development Squadron One, and in February 1950 to Air Development Squadron One. On January 1, 1969, the current title of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One was adopted. The squadron left NAS Key West on 15 September 1973 when the squadron moved to its current home at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.
Commanding officer
Current of VX-1 is Captain Gregory Sleppy, a former P-3 Orion pilot and Unites States Naval Test Pilot School graduate.[2]
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