Command Philosophy

Mission Statement and Command Policy

HT-28's Mission Statement: Teach, coach, and mentor military officers in order to produce capable, resilient Naval Aviators equipped with the fundamental skills to prevail in contest, conflict, and crisis.

Our Purpose

Train Warriors

• Build competence and confidence through repetition and standards
• Emphasize Brilliance in the Basics
• Relentless preparation enables sound judgment under pressure
• Empower individuals to: Assess risk calmly, Make sound decisions, Act decisively

Develop Leaders

• Leadership is a daily behavior, not a billet
• Lead:
  • Yourself first through self-awareness, humility, and constant improvement
  • Your peers at all times
  • Your subordinates intentionally
• Set the example in: Actions, Appearance, Words

Our Execution

Be a Professional

• Mission Execution - First
  • Be excellent at your craft (IPs: Be a great instructor; SNAs: Be a great student)
  • Maintain discipline in standards, preparation, and execution
  • Take pride in representing: Yourself, The Hellions, Naval Aviation
  • We exist to support those on the ground and in the air - Passionately Serve Them
• Care for Your People - Always
  • Take care of your team - it's not optional
    • People are our decisive advantage
  • Be a great teammate - put the team above self
  • Be reliable - do your job and help others to do theirs

As Hellions We Will: Prepare Relentlessly. Train to Standard. Lead by Example.

C. N. RATEIKE
Lieutenant Colonel, USMC
Commander, Helicopter Training Squadron 28

Command Philosophy