Pilot Recognition
| The squadron was recently recognized for their participation in the Persian Gauntlet campaign, the first time the Black Knights have operated in combat from an Amphibious Assault Ship. | |
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Achievements List
| Distinguished Flying Cross |  |
Top Survival Rating in squadron over a set of missions. |
| Silver Star |  |
Most Lethal Air-to-Ground Pilot in squadron over a set of missions. |
| Air Medal |  |
Most Lethal Air-to-Air Pilot in squadron over a set of missions. |
| Meritorious Service Medal |  |
Recognizes Outstanding Meritorious Service to the squadron. |
| Achievement Medal |  |
Recognizes Outstanding Achievement based on sustained performance or specific achievement by a pilot in the squadron. |
| Air Combat Command |  |
Excellence in Mission Command as demonstrated while performing the role of Mission Lead on a regular basis. |
| Any Knight Baby |  |
Exceptional Attendance & Participation over the course of a calendar year. |
| Instructor Pilot |  |
Pilot who demonstrates the aptitude for training others in new aircraft types and conducting squadron FAMs |
| Mission Designer Badge |  |
Designs at least 5 flight night missions for squadron. Senior and Master levels award regular contributors and those who demonstrate advanced mission design. |
| Combat Action Medal |  |
Pilot who completes 100 combat missions |
| Top Tailhooker | Recognizes superior performance at arrested carrier landings (highest landing grade average over a set of missions) | |
| LSO Patch |  |
Pilot who demonstrates proficiency in performing the role of shipboard Landing Signal Officer |
| OA-10 FAC(A) |  |
Pilot who demonstrates ability to operate effectively as a Forward Air Controller (Airborne) in the A-10C |
| Airlift Patch |  |
Pilot who completes 25 Airlifts |
| A-10C Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| AV-8B Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| Su-25T Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| Su-25 Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| F-15C Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| Mirage 2000 Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| MiG-21 Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| F-5E Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| Ka-50 Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| UH-1H Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| SA342 Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| Mi-8/17 Qualified / Hours |  |
Recognizes time in type. Minimum 10 hours in type to qualify |
| 15th Anniversary Patch |  |
Recognizes a pilot who has donated $150 or more towards squadron web hosting and server expenses. |
| Squadron Donator |  |
Recognizes a pilot who has donated $50 or more towards squadron web hosting and server expenses. |
Survival Rating = (Missions Flown) – (50% of Airframe Losses) – (25% of KIA) / (Missions Flown)
Most Lethal Air-to-Ground Pilot = (Ground Unit Kills / Missions Flown) * (Survival Rating)
Most Lethal Air-to-Air Pilot = (Air Unit Kills / Missions Flown) * (Survival Rating)