Operation and Maintenance Overview - Comptroller

AIR OPERATIONS
NAVY RESERVE
As with the Active Navy, the Navy Reserve Air Operations program funds flying-related operations for the Navy Reserve and the
Marine Corps Reserve. The Naval Air Reserve Force consists of one carrier air wing with a total of seven squadrons, one long-range
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) patrol wing with a total of seven squadrons, one helicopter wing with 6 squadrons, and one air
logistics wing with 14 squadrons. The Fourth Marine Corps Air Wing (4 th MAW) consists of 14 flying squadrons and supporting
units, which are budgeted for and maintained by the Commander of the Naval Reserve Force. The Air Operations activity group
provides funding for all aspects of Navy and Marine Corps Reserve air operations from flying hours to specialized training,
maintenance, and associated support.
($ in Millions)
FY 2002 Price Program FY 2003 Price Program FY 2004 Price Program FY 2005
Actual Growth Growth Estimate Growth Growth Estimate Growth Growth Estimate
Funding Summary
Mission/Flight Operations 406.7 -1.2 -10.5 395.9 +18.0 +3.8 417.7 +12.3 -30.3 399.7
Intermediate Maintenance 16.4 +0.3 +1.0 17.7 +0.3 -1.5 16.5 +0.3 -0.8 16.0
Air Ops and Safety Support 2.1 +0.1 - 2.2 +0.1 -0.1 2.2 +0.1 -0.1 2.2
Depot Maintenance 115.6 +4.1 +11.5 131.2 +5.5 +1.4 138.1 +2.6 +6.6 147.3
Depot Operations Support 0.2 - +0.1 0.3 - - 0.3 +0.1 - 0.4
Total 541.9 +3.3 +2.1 547.3 +23.9 +3.6 574.8 +15.4 -24.6 565.6
FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005
Actual Change Estimate Change Estimate Change Estimate
Program Data
Primary Authorized Aircraft 409 - 409 -25 384 -8 376
Total Aircraft Inventory
4,355 -153 4,202 -77 4,125 -59 4,066
(TAI)*
Total Flying Hours (000) 156.8 +14.1 170.9 -0.8 170.1 -1.2 168.9
Tactical Fighter Wings 1 - 1 - 1 - 1
Hours Per Crew Per Month 11 - 11 - 11 - 11
Primary Mission Readiness ** 87% - N/A - NA - N/A
* TAI shown under the active account includes Navy and Marine Corps Reserve aircraft. ** Includes 2% simulator contribution.
AIR OPERATIONS 94