14TH VSFS special operating procedures

Overview

The 14th Virtual Strike Fighter Squadron (VSFS) "Top Hatters" is a carrier-based F/A-18C strike fighter squadron deployed aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). The squadron takes its name, identity, and doctrine, from VFA-14 "Top Hatters": the US Navy's oldest continuously active squadron, founded in 1919 and known as "The Oldest and the Boldest."

14th VSFS strives to honour that century-long legacy by upholding the professionalism, discipline, and tactical excellence of the real Top Hatters, with authentic US Navy carrier procedures adapted into all virtual operations.

Carrier operations and procedures

The USS Harry S. Truman is the beating heart of our operations. All mission-ready pilots in our squadron are expected to be comfortable operating to, on, and from the carrier. Below you will find useful guides and resources to conduct safe and efficient carrier operations.

Case I Procedure (work in progress)

Case III Procedure (work in progress)

Carrier Communications and Phraseology (CATCC)

Tactical procedures (WIP)

Air to Ground Tactics

Close Air Support (CAS)
Strike/Coordinated Attack
SEAD/DEAD

Air to Air Tactics

Tactical Turns
BVR Tactics

general Flight procedures (WIP)

Airfield operations (Shore-based)

Formation Flying

Resources and files

14th VSFS Standard Livery

14th VSFS Kneeboard (Checklists + Quick Reference Guides + LTAG Aerodrome and Tacan Approach Charts)