List of UNSC Naval Air Forces squadrons

Squadron names
Fleet aircraft squadrons are referred to by three unique names. Two proper titles indicate the squadron's role and numerical designation, with the latter being strictly informal. Marine Corps squadrons are given the modifier "M", which follows the squadron type (V, H, or U).

Example
 * Formal — Strike Fighter Squadron ONE TWO THREE
 * Used for official documents and events.
 * Shortened Formal — VFA-123
 * V: Fixed Wing, F: Fighter, A: Attack — The common squadron naming format used in battle plans and everyday conversation.
 * Nickname — Pukin Dogs
 * Squadron nicknames are chosen at the discretion of its commanding officer and his or her subordinates. Rarely will Commander, Naval Air Forces refuse to acknowledge a nickname.

Fixed wing aircraft

 * VA — Attack Squadron
 * VF — Fighter Squadron
 * VFA — Strike Fighter Squadron

Verticle dynamic aircraft

 * HM — Vertical Mine Countermeasures Squadron
 * HS — Vertical Anti-Stealth Squadron
 * HSL — Vertical Light Anti-Stealth Squadron

Unmanned aircraft

 * UA — Drone Attack Squadron
 * UQ — Drone Reconnaissance Squadron

Fixed wing aircraft

 * VMA — Marine Attack Squadron
 * VMAQ — Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron
 * VMFP — Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

Vertical dynamic aircraft

 * HMH — Marine Heavy Vertical Squadron
 * HMLA — Marine Light Attack Vertical Squadron
 * HMM — Marine Medium Vertical Squadron

Unmanned aircraft

 * UMA — Marine Drone Attack Squadron
 * UMU — Marine Drone Utility Squadron