| Training Squadron 6 | |
|---|---|
 VT-6 Insignia | |
| Active | 1 July 1956 - present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Primary Training |
| Part of | Training Air Wing Five |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Whiting Field |
| Nickname | "Shooters" |
| Mottos | "Train Warriors and Develop Leaders." |
| Colors | Silver and Black |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | CDR Jameson D. McCort |
| Executive Officer | LtCol Kevin M. Rector |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Trainer | TC-45 Expeditor T-28 Trojan T-34B Mentor T-34C Turbo Mentor T-6B Texan |
Training Squadron Six (VT-6) orTRARON SIX, known as theShooters, callsign "Shooter", is aUnited States Navy primary training squadron stationed atNaval Air Station Whiting Field flying theT-6B Texan. The Shooters are one of five primary training squadrons in operation today.
On 1 July 1956, Multi-Engine Training Group (METG) was established atNAS Pensacola. At the time, student aviators would receive primary training in the T-34B and intermediate training in the T-28B/C. On 1 May 1960, METG was redesignated into Training Squadron 6 (VT-6) as a primary squadron stationed aboardNAS Whiting Field in Milton, FL, flying the TC-45. At the time VT-6 provided primary and intermediate flight training for students, as well as advanced flight training for students in the rotary and lighter-than-air pipeline. During the T-28 era, VT-6 functioned as a complete training squadron, primary to advanced. With the introduction of the T-34C and T-6B, the mission of VT-6 shifted to only primary training. Since that time, VT-6 has served as one of five primary training squadrons in the Navy, responsible for initial training of Student Naval Aviators.[1]
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