Dismantling of Naval Aviation Reserves makes no sense when you consider reserves are cheaper than their active counterpart. In FY 2016, the Navy will decommission its only 2 Special Operation Forces Direct Support helo squadrons. Due to skillset specialization and training years required, active duty squadrons are unable to replace them!
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Naval Aviation Reserve Force Size by Year
Total Squadrons
Yr 2000---40 sqdns, Yr 2015-21 sqdns
Helicopters (HSC/HSL)
Yr 2000---7 sqdns, Yr 2015---3 sqdns (1 in 2016)
Fighter/ Attack (VFA/VFC)
Yr 2000---7 sqdns, Yr 2015---4 sqdns
Maritime/ Patrol (VP)
Yr 2000---7 sqdns, Yr 2015---2 sqdns
Logistics (VR)
Yr 2000---14 sqdns, Yr 2015---11 sqdns
VAW/ VAQ/VS
Yr 2000---5 sqdns, Yr 2015---1 sqdn