FASOTRAGRULANTDET Cecil Field

FASOTRAGRULANTDET Cecil Field, or Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational Training Group Atlantic Detachment Cecil Field, was a United States Navy training unit located at Naval Air Station Cecil Field in Florida. Established during the Cold War era, the detachment provided advanced operational and tactical training for naval aviators and flight crews, with a focus on anti-submarine warfare and electronic warfare. Through hands-on instruction and simulation, the unit played a crucial role in preparing aircrews for deployment aboard Atlantic Fleet carriers and patrol squadrons. FASOTRAGRULANTDET Cecil Field continued its mission until the base's closure in 1999, after which its functions were absorbed by other commands.