Note. The (R) in a squadron designation represents a training unit/reserve squadron. In the majority of cases this reserve squadron is the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) for the particular aircraft type and the reserve squadron has a mobilisation role.

The organisation of an OCU is obviously tailored to fit the size of the aircraft fleet being supported. As an example, we believe that No 29 Reserve Sqn (Tornado F3 OCU) is organised along the following lines.

A and B Flights generally provide flying training with about 15-18 x staff crews and about 12 x student crews. C Flight is a standards flight training instructors, and D Flight provides simulators and a dome air combat trainer.