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| Helicopter Training Squadron 18 | |
|---|---|
_insignia_2016.png) HT-18 Insignia | |
| Active | 1 March 1972 - present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Rotary Training |
| Size | Approximately 290 |
| Part of | Training Air Wing Five |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Whiting Field |
| Nickname(s) | "Vigilant Eagles" |
| Colors | Red, blue, and white |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | CDR David Kiser, USN |
| Insignia | |
| Call sign | "Factory Hand" |
Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHTEEN (HT-18) is a United States Navy helicopter training squadron based at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida. The squadron's mission is helicopter pilot training for U. S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps and U. S. Coast Guard Student Naval Aviators and for selected foreign military flight students from basic helicopter flight training through winging, the squadron also provides indoctrination fights for Midshipmen and Flight Surgeons. Student Naval Aviators report to HT-18 for helicopter training upon completion of primary flight training conducted in the T-6B Texan II U. S. Navy primary flight trainer. HT-18 flies both the TH-57B Sea Ranger and the TH-57C Sea Ranger. The Squadron's nickname is "Vigilant Eagles"