Republic of China Naval Aviation Command explained

Unit Name:	Republic of China Naval Aviation Command
Native Name:	Chinese: 中華民國海軍航空指揮部
Command Structure:	Republic of China Naval Fleet Command
Dates:	1977–present
Identification Symbol Label:	Roundel
Aircraft Patrol:	S-2T, P-3C

The Republic of China Naval Aviation Command is the naval aviation branch of the Republic of China Navy. The ROCNAC's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against an attack by the People's Republic of China.

Organization

• Aviation Command (operates from Pingtung, Tsoying, Hualien, and Taoyuan AB)

• Naval Aviation, Taoyuan AB Command, will receive 12 P-3C.

• 1st ASW Aviation Group

• 133rd Squadron: S-2T, at Pingtung.

• 134th Squadron: S-2T, at Pingtung.

• 2nd ASW Aviation Group

• 701st Helicopter Squadron (Light), S-70C(M)-1, at Hualien.

• 702nd Helicopter Squadron (Light), S-70C(M)-2, at Tsoying.

• 501st Helicopter Squadron (Light), 500MD ASW, at Tsoying.

• Maintenance Group

• 1st Maintenance Squadron (Pingtung)

• 2nd Maintenance Squadron (Tsoying)

• 3rd Maintenance Squadron (Hualien)

Equipment and procurement

Aircraft

Aircraft	Origin	Type	Versions	In service^[1]	Notes
		Naval utility/anti-submarine helicopter	S-70C(M)-1/2 Thunderhawk	19	Initial order of 10, followed by an additional order of 11
		Anti-submarine helicopter	—	9	12 ordered

See also

• Black Bat Squadron
• People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force

External links

• ROCN website
• Republic of China Naval Aviation Command

Notes and References

1. Web site: Naval Aviation Command. Globalsecurity.org. 2007-07-16.