Who Controls American Carriers: The Navy or the Air Force?

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The discussion revolves around the control of American aircraft carriers, specifically debating whether the Navy or the Air Force has authority over them. Participants explore various aspects of military structure, roles, and capabilities, with a focus on the operational command of aircraft on carriers.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that the Navy controls the aircraft on carriers, highlighting that Navy pilots operate these planes.
  • Others argue that the Air Force, despite being perceived as weaker, possesses advanced aircraft like the B-2, which complicates the discussion of military strength.
  • Some contributions mention the hierarchical structure of military command, noting that a Navy Captain on a carrier is under orders from higher-ranking officials, including a fleet Admiral and ultimately the Commander in Chief.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding the perceived weaknesses of different military branches, with some participants joking about the Army and Coast Guard.
  • One participant shares personal experience with carrier landings, emphasizing the difficulty of the task.

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Participants express differing views on which branch controls aircraft carriers, with no consensus reached. The discussion includes both supportive and critical perspectives on the capabilities of the Navy and Air Force.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal opinions and humor, which may influence the seriousness of the claims made about military strength and capabilities. The discussion also includes speculative remarks about military careers and experiences.

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The navy or the air force?
 
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The Navy. They control the airplanes on them, too.

The USAF controls land based aircraft and air based tactical/strategic nuclear weapons (TAC and SAC, respectively).
 
Yah, US Navy.
 
Smurf said:
The navy or the air force?

The Air force is weak... Carriers have a US Navy Captain who is under orders from a fleet Admiral, IIRC. Of course they are all eventually under orders of the CINC, cheifs of staff and congress.

http://www.navy.mil/palib/people/secnav/secnav030929a.gif
This guy also has a lot to do with the control of carriers.

Regards,
 
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That would be the Navy. The pilots are Navy pilots, not Air Force.
 
Smurf said:
The navy or the air force?

You thinkin about a career in the US military? US Navy pilots have a good chance of becoming a NASA astronaut (although right now that might not look so appealing). A chance in a life time.

However, having racked up about 2 hours of simulation time I can tell you that landing on a carrier is not an easy thing to do.

Regards,
 
Is it just me or does that look like Donald Trump's right hand man George Ross?

http://www.theapprenticerules.com/images/george-ross.jpg
 
dduardo said:
Is it just me or does that look like Donald Trump's right hand man George Ross?

http://www.theapprenticerules.com/images/george-ross.jpg

I don't see it...
 
I guess it's just me then
 
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Townsend said:
The Air force is weak... Carriers have a US Navy Captain who is under orders from a fleet Admiral, IIRC. Of course they are all eventually under orders of the CINC, cheifs of staff and congress.

But the Air Force has the B-2's... hwo can you have those and be weak. Cost guards weak... army is weak... they don't have much cool stuff :D
 
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we have nuke power! :biggrin: i love my job
 
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Townsend said:
You thinkin about a career in the US military?
That was a joke.. right? Come on townsend, you know me better than that.
 
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what's wrong with the US military?
 
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1. It's a military
2. It belongs to the US.

(hense the name: US Military :biggrin: )
 
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Smurf said:
That was a joke.. right? Come on townsend, you know me better than that.

Yep, mostly...
 
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Smurf said:
1. It's a military
2. It belongs to the US.

(hense the name: US Military :biggrin: )
what is wrong with either of those?
 
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Why don't you https://www.physicsforums.com/search.php?searchid=215730
 
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...nothing?
 
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Pengwuino said:
But the Air Force has the B-2's... hwo can you have those and be weak. Cost guards weak... army is weak... they don't have much cool stuff :D
Coast Guard, yes. Army NO! Bite your tongue. Black boxes and whiz bang gadgets do not make a force strong.
 
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FredGarvin said:
Coast Guard, yes. Army NO! Bite your tongue. Black boxes and whiz bang gadgets do not make a force strong.

pff, weeeeeak :D. Crazy army guys and there tanks. What tank ever had a chance against an F-15 :D
 
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Smurf said:
Why don't you https://www.physicsforums.com/search.php?searchid=215730

... does this mean there's nothing wrong?
 
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Pengwuino said:
pff, weeeeeak :D. Crazy army guys and there tanks. What tank ever had a chance against an F-15 :D
As long as that F-15 left from a fortified air base with a paved runway and the pilot's have airconditioned quarters with hot food...
 
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FredGarvin said:
As long as that F-15 left from a fortified air base with a paved runway and the pilot's have airconditioned quarters with hot food...

And since they do, they rule :cool:
 
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Nu-uh. Do not.
 
  • #25
Do to! My mommy said so
 

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