In the United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...

, the aviation combat element or air combat element (ACE) is the air arm

United States Marine Corps Aviation

United States Marine Corps Aviation is the air component of the United States Marine Corps. Marine aviation has a very different mission and operation than its ground counterpart, and thus, has many of its own histories, traditions, terms, and procedures....

 of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force

Marine Air-Ground Task Force

The Marine Air-Ground Task Force is a term used by the United States Marine Corps to describe the principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations. MAGTFs are a balanced air-ground, combined arms task organization of Marine Corps forces under a single commander that...

 (MAGTF

Marine Air-Ground Task Force

The Marine Air-Ground Task Force is a term used by the United States Marine Corps to describe the principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations. MAGTFs are a balanced air-ground, combined arms task organization of Marine Corps forces under a single commander that...

). It provides rotary-wing

Helicopter

A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...

, tiltrotor

Tiltrotor

A tiltrotor is an aircraft which uses a pair or more of powered rotors mounted on rotating shafts or nacelles at the end of a fixed wing for lift and propulsion, and combines the vertical lift capability of a helicopter with the speed and range of a conventional fixed-wing aircraft...

, and fixed-wing

Fixed-wing aircraft

A fixed-wing aircraft is an aircraft capable of flight using wings that generate lift due to the vehicle's forward airspeed. Fixed-wing aircraft are distinct from rotary-wing aircraft in which wings rotate about a fixed mast and ornithopters in which lift is generated by flapping wings.A powered...

 aircraft

Aircraft

An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air, or, in general, the atmosphere of a planet. An aircraft counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or by using the dynamic lift of an airfoil, or in a few cases the downward thrust from jet engines.Although...

, support equipment

Ground Support Equipment

Ground support equipment is the support equipment found at an airport, usually on the ramp, the servicing area by the terminal. This equipment is used to service the aircraft between flights. As its name implies, GSE is there to support the operations of aircraft on the ground...

, pilots, maintenance personnel, as well as command and control assets to the commander.

Role within the MAGTF

The majority of aircraft usage within the MAGTF is for close air support

Close air support

In military tactics, close air support is defined as air action by fixed or rotary winged aircraft against hostile targets that are close to friendly forces, and which requires detailed integration of each air mission with fire and movement of these forces.The determining factor for CAS is...

 or transport for the ground combat element

Ground combat element

In the United States Marine Corps, the Ground combat element is the land force of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force . It provides power projection and force for the MAGTF.-Role within the MAGTF:...

 (GCE) or logistics combat element

Logistics Combat Element

In the United States Marine Corps, the Logistics Combat Element , formerly combat service support element, is the portion of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force responsible with providing logistical support...

 (LCE), however, other specialized missions are available. The six main functions include: assault support

Assault Support

Assault Support is one of the six functions of United States Marine Corps aviation and comprises those actions required to airlift personnel, supplies or equipment into or within a battle area by helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft. It provides the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander the...

, anti-air warfare

Anti-aircraft warfare

NATO defines air defence as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action." They include ground and air based weapon systems, associated sensor systems, command and control arrangements and passive measures. It may be to protect naval, ground and air forces...

, offensive air support

Close air support

In military tactics, close air support is defined as air action by fixed or rotary winged aircraft against hostile targets that are close to friendly forces, and which requires detailed integration of each air mission with fire and movement of these forces.The determining factor for CAS is...

, electronic warfare

Electronic warfare

Electronic warfare refers to any action involving the use of the electromagnetic spectrum or directed energy to control the spectrum, attack an enemy, or impede enemy assaults via the spectrum. The purpose of electronic warfare is to deny the opponent the advantage of, and ensure friendly...

, control of aircraft and missiles

Command and Control (military)

Command and control, or C2, in a military organization can be defined as the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commanding officer over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission...

, and aerial reconnaissance

Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance is the military term for exploring beyond the area occupied by friendly forces to gain information about enemy forces or features of the environment....

.

Organization

The size of the ACE varies in proportion to the size of the MAGTF. A Marine Expeditionary Force

Marine Expeditionary Force

A Marine Expeditionary Force or MEF is the largest type of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force...

 has a Marine Aircraft Wing or MAW. A Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Marine Expeditionary Brigade

A Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a formation of the United States Marine Corps, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force of approximately 14,500 Marines and Sailors constructed around a reinforced infantry regiment, a composite Marine aircraft group, a logistics group and a command element...

 holds a Marine Aircraft Group or MAG, reinforced with a variety of aircraft squadrons and support personnel. The various Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marine Expeditionary Unit

A Marine expeditionary unit , formerly called Marine amphibious unit , is the smallest Marine air-ground task force in the United States Fleet Marine Force...

s command a reinforced squadron, with various types of aircraft mixed into a single unit (known as a composite squadron).
Generally, MEF postings are permanent, while MEBs and MEUs rotate their ACE, GCE, and LCE twice annually. 1st and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wings are unique in that they are subordinate to III MEF and I MEF, respectively, while all other equivalent units numerical designators match the MEF to which attached.

1st Marine Aircraft Wing

1st Marine Aircraft Wing

The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is an aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps that serves as the Aviation Combat Element of the III Marine Expeditionary Force. The wing is headquartered at Camp Foster on the island of Okinawa, Japan...

ACE of III Marine Expeditionary Force

III Marine Expeditionary Force

The III Marine Expeditionary Force is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force of the United States Marine Corps that is forward-deployed and able to deploy rapidly and conduct operations across the spectrum from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to amphibious assault and high intensity combat. III...

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 is the headquarters element of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and is located at Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D...		America's Finest

Marine Aircraft Group 12

Marine Aircraft Group 12

Marine Aircraft Group 12 is an active air group of the United States Marine Corps, tasked with providing assault support aircraft. It is currently part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing , itself an integral part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, and based at MCAS Iwakuni in Japan.-Mission:The...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Marauders", they fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 12 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station...		Marauders
Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 VMFA(AW)-242 Marine All- Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 is a United States Marine Corps squadron flying 12 F/A-18D Hornets. The squadron, known as the "Bats", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 12 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing...		Bats

Marine Aircraft Group 24

Marine Aircraft Group 24

Marine Aircraft Group 24 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay that is currently composed of three CH-53D Sea Stallion squadrons, a personnel support detachment and a maintenance and logistics squadron...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Warriors", they fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 24 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and are currently based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.-Mission:Provide...		Warriors
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 HMH-362 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of ten CH-53D Sea Stallion assault support helicopters and 220 Marines and Sailors...		Ugly Angels
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 HMH-363 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53D Sea Stallion transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Lucky Red Lions", is based at Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft...		Red Lions
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 HMH-463 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53D Sea Stallion transport helicopters. The squadron, also known as "Pegasus", is based at Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group...		Pegasus

Marine Aircraft Group 36

Marine Aircraft Group 36

Marine Aircraft Group 36 is an active air group of the United States Marine Corps, tasked with providing assault support aircraft. It is currently part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing , itself an integral part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, and based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Nicknamed Bladerunner, they are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 36 and the 1st Marine Aircraft...		Bladerunner
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 VMGR-152 Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 provides aerial refueling service to support Fleet Marine Force air operations; and provides assault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies. The squadron, known as the "Sumos", flies the fixed-wing KC-130J aircraft...		Sumos
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 HMM-262 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters...		Flying Tiger
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 HMM-265 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters...		Dragons
UDP Unit Deployment Program To reduce the number of unaccompanied tours and improve unit continuity, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, established the Unit Deployment Program to provide for the deployment of units to the Western Pacific for periods of approximately six months...  squadrons from II and III MEFs

Marine Air Control Group 18

Marine Air Control Group 18

Marine Air Control Group 18 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma that is currently composed of 4 squadrons, 1 battery and 1 administrative detachment that provide the 1st Marine Aircraft Wings tactical headquarters and...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18 Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18 Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma...
Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Marine Air Control Squadron 4 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron. The squadron provides aerial surveillance and air traffic control for the III Marine Expeditionary Force...
Marine Air Support Squadron 2 Marine Air Support Squadron 2 Marine Air Support Squadron 2 , is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Direct Air Support Center for the III Marine Expeditionary Force...
Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 is a United States Marine Corps communications squadron. The squadron provides expeditionary communications for the aviation combat element of the III Marine Expeditionary Force. They are based at MCB Camp Foster and fall under the command of Marine Air...

Marine Wing Support Group 17

Marine Wing Support Group 17

Marine Wing Support Group 17 is a United States Marine Corps aviation ground support unit based at Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as "America's Squadron", they are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan...		America's Squadron
Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Firebirds", they are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan...		Firebirds

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is the major east coast aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps and is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina...

ACE of II Marine Expeditionary Force

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 is the headquarters element of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and is located at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point-History:...		Snake Eyes The Deuce

Marine Aircraft Group 14

Marine Aircraft Group 14

Marine Aircraft Group 14 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina that is currently composed of four AV-8B Harrier squadrons, four EA-6B Prowler squadrons, one KC-130 squadron and a maintenance and logistics...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing .- Mission :The squadron is now...		Dragons
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 VMAQ-1 Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 is a United States Marine Corps electronic warfare squadron consisting of EA-6B Prowler jets. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and the 2nd Marine...		Banshee
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 VMAQ-2 Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 is a United States Marine Corps electronic warfare squadron consisting of EA-6B Prowler jets...		Jesters
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 VMAQ-3 Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 is one of four Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron consists of five EA-6B Prowler jets and is tasked with conducting airborne electronic warfare...		Moon Dogs
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 VMAQ-4 Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 is a United States Marine Corps electronic warfare squadron consisting of EA-6B Prowler jets...		Seahawks
Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 VMAT-203 Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 is a squadron in the United States Marine Corps that trains naval aviators to fly the AV-8B Harrier. Also known as the Hawks, the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and the 2nd...		Hawks
Marine Attack Squadron 223 VMA-223 Marine Attack Squadron 223 is a United States Marine Corps fixed wing attack squadron that consists of AV-8B Harrier jets. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing...		Bulldogs
Marine Attack Squadron 231 VMA-231 Marine Attack Squadron 231 is a United States Marine Corps fixed wing attack squadron that consists of AV-8B Harrier jets and 1 TAV-8B trainer jet...		Ace of Spades
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 VMGR-252 Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is a United States Marine Corps KC-130J squadron. They are a part of Marine Aircraft Group 14 , 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and provide both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aerial refueling capabilities to support Fleet Marine Force air operations in...		Otis
Marine Attack Squadron 542 VMA-542 Marine Attack Squadron 542 is a United States Marine Corps fixed wing attack squadron that consists of AV-8B Harrier jets. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing...		Tigers

Marine Aircraft Group 26

Marine Aircraft Group 26

Marine Aircraft Group 26 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station New River that is currently composed of seven MV-22 Osprey squadrons one of which is the Fleet Replacement Squadron and one aviation logistics squadron...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.-Mission:Provide...		Patriots
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162		Golden Eagles
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261		Raging Bulls
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 VMM-263 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 is a United States Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22B Osprey transport aircraft...		Thunder Chicken
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264		Black Knights
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266		Fighting Griffins
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365		Blue Knights
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 VMMT-204 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 is the MV-22 Osprey training squadron of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Raptors", the squadron was originally designated Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 204 to train new CH-46E pilots and was officially redesignated as...		Raptors

Marine Aircraft Group 29

Marine Aircraft Group 29

Marine Aircraft Group 29 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station New River that is currently composed of four CH-53E Super Stallion squadrons including the Fleet Replacement Squadron, three Light Attack Squadron flying AH-1W SuperCobras and UH-1N Twin Hueys,...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Wolverines", they fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 29 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station New...		Wolverines
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 HMH-366 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion heavy transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Hammerheads", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group...		Hammerheads
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 HMH-461 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters...		Ironhorse
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 HMH-464 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Condors" and is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina...		Condors
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 HMLA-167 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Huey utility helicopters...		Warriors
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 HMLA-269 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Huey utility helicopters...		Gunrunners
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 HMLA-467 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Twin Huey utility helicopters...		Sabers
Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 302 HMT-302 Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 , is a United States Marine Corps helicopter training squadron stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina...		Phoenix

Marine Aircraft Group 31

Marine Aircraft Group 31

Marine Aircraft Group 31 is a United States Marine Corps aviation group based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina that is currently composed of four F/A-18C squadrons, one F/A-18A+ squadron, two F/A-18D squadrons and a maintenance and logistics squadron...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Stingers", they fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station...		Stingers
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 VMFA-115 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Officially nicknamed the "Silver Eagles" and on occasion Joe's Jokers after their first commanding officer Major Joe Foss, the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls...		Silver Eagles
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 VMFA-122 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron, known as the "Werewolves", are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing . Their...		Werewolves
Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 VMFA(AW)-224 Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Also known as the "Bengals", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing...		Bengals
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 VMFA-251 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Also known as the "Thunderbolts", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing...		Thunderbolts
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 VMFA-312 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Also known as the "Checkerboards", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing .-World...		Checkerboards
Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 VMFA(AW)-533 Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 553 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Also known as the "Hawks", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing...		Hawks

Marine Air Control Group 28

Marine Air Control Group 28

Marine Air Control Group 28 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point that is currently composed of 5 squadrons and a battalion that provide the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing with airspace coordination, air control, immediate air...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point...
Marine Air Control Squadron 2 Marine Air Control Squadron 2 Marine Air Control Squadron 2 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron. The squadron provides aerial surveillance and air traffic control for the II Marine Expeditionary Force...		Eyes of the MAGTF
Marine Air Support Squadron 1 Marine Air Support Squadron 1 Marine Air Support Squadron 1 , callsign "Chieftain," is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Direct Air Support Center capability for the II Marine Expeditionary Force...		Nomads
Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 is a United States Marine Corps communications squadron. The squadron provides expeditionary communications for the aviation combat element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force...		Spartans
2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion is an air defense unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Marine Air Control Group 28 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.-Early years:On February 26, 1969, an official table...		Death from Below
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 VMU-2 Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 is an unmanned aerial vehicle squadron in the United States Marine Corps that operates the RQ-7 Shadow. They are based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina and provide aerial surveillance for the II Marine Expeditionary Force...		Night Owls

Marine Wing Support Group 27

Marine Wing Support Group 27

Marine Wing Support Group 27 is a United States Marine Corps aviation combat service support unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point that is currently composed of 4 squadrons, that provide the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force with complete airfield operation...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina...		Workhorse of the Wing
Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina...		Untouchables
Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina...		Sweathogs
Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 The Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina...		Ironmen

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

The 3d Marine Aircraft Wing is the major west coast aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps. It is headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and provides the aviation combat element for I Marine Expeditionary Force...

ACE of I Marine Expeditionary Force

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 is the headquarters element of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and is located at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.-Mission:...

Marine Aircraft Group 11

Marine Aircraft Group 11

Marine Aircraft Group 11 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar that is currently composed of three F/A-18C squadrons, three F/A-18D squadrons, one fleet readiness squadron, one KC-130 tactical aerial refueling squadron and a maintenance and...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps, part of Marine Aircraft Group 11 , currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and also part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.-Early years:The unit was activated on December 1921,...		Devilfish
Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 VMFAT-101 Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet training squadron. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing .-History:Marine Fighter...		Sharpshooters
Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 VMFA(AW)-121 Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing .-World War II:Marine Fighting...		Green Knights
Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 VMFA(AW)-225 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron, known as the "Vikings", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing .-World War II:Marine...		Vikings
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 VMFA-232 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. Nicknamed the "Red Devils", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing...		Red Devils
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 VMFA-314 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron, known as the "Black Knights", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing...		Black Knights
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 VMFA-323 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing but deploys with Carrier Air Wing 14.-World...		Death Rattlers
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 VMGR-352 Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 is a United States Marine Corps KC-130J squadron. They are a part of Marine Aircraft Group 11 , 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and provide both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aerial refueling capabilities to support Fleet Marine Force air operations in...		Raiders

Marine Aircraft Group 13

Marine Aircraft Group 13

Marine Aircraft Group 13 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma that is currently composed of four AV-8B Harrier squadrons and a maintenance and logistics squadron...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Black Widows", they are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and part of Marine Aircraft Group 13, and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.-Mission Statement:Provide...		Black Widows
Marine Attack Squadron 211 VMA-211 Marine Attack Squadron 211 is a United States Marine Corps attack squadron consisting of AV-8B Harrier jets. Known as the "Wake Island Avengers," the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft...		Wake Island Avengers
Marine Attack Squadron 214 VMA-214 Marine Attack Squadron 214 is a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron consisting of AV-8B Harrier jets. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and is under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing .The squadron is best known as the...		Black Sheep
Marine Attack Squadron 311 VMA-311 Marine Attack Squadron 311 is a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron consisting of AV-8B Harrier jets. Known as the "Tomcats", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing .-World...		Tomcats
Marine Attack Squadron 513 VMA-513 Marine Attack Squadron 513 is a United States Marine Corps attack squadron consisting of AV-8B Harrier jets. Known as the "Flying Nightmares", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing...		Flying Nightmares

Marine Aircraft Group 16

Marine Aircraft Group 16

Marine Aircraft Group 16 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar that is currently composed of one CH-46 Sea Knight squadron, four V-22 Osprey squadrons, four CH-53 Super Stallion squadrons, one Personnel Support Detachment and a maintenance and...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the Forerunners, they are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 16 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing .-Early...		Forerunners
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161		Greyhawks
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 HMM-163 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters...		Ridge Runners
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 HMM-165 Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 165 is a United States Marine Corps Tilt-rotor squadron consisting of MV-22B Osprey transport aircraft...		White Knights
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166		Sea Elk
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 HMH-361 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters...		Flying Tigers
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 HMH-462 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion heavy transport helicopters...		Heavy Haulers
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 HMH-465 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters...		Warhorse
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 HMH-466 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters...		Wolfpack

Marine Aircraft Group 39

Marine Aircraft Group 39

Marine Aircraft Group 39 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California that is currently composed of six AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey light attack squadrons, three CH-46 Sea Knight squadrons and one logistics squadron...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Hellhounds", they fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton,...		Hellhounds
Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164 HMMT-164 Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164 , is a United States Marine Corps Fleet Replacement Squadron that is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton...		Knightriders
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 HMLA-169 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1Y Huey utility helicopters...		Vipers
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 HMLA-267 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1Y Huey utility helicopters...		Stingers
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 HMM-268 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters...		Red Dragons
Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303 HMLAT-303 Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303 , is a United States Marine Corps helicopter training squadron stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Known as the "Atlas", HMT-303 trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on...		Atlas
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 HMM-364 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters...		Purple Foxes
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 HMLA-367 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters, AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters...		Scarface
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 HMLA-369 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1Y Huey utility helicopters...		Gunfighters
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 HMLA-469 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of Marine...		Vengeance

Marine Air Control Group 38

Marine Air Control Group 38

Marine Air Control Group 38 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar that is currently composed of 5 squadrons and 1 battalion that provide the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wings tactical headquarters, positive and procedural control to...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 , is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Tactical Air Command Center for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing...
Marine Air Control Squadron 1 Marine Air Control Squadron 1 Marine Air Control Squadron 1 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron . The squadron provides aerial surveillance, air traffic control, ground-controlled intercept, and aviation data-link connectivity for the I Marine Expeditionary Force...		Falconers
Marine Air Support Squadron 3 Marine Air Support Squadron 3 Marine Air Support Squadron 3 , is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Direct Air Support Center for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force...		Blacklist
Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 is a United States Marine Corps communications squadron. The squadron provides expeditionary communications for the aviation combat element of the I Marine Expeditionary Force...		Red Lightning
3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion The 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion is an air defense unit of the United States Marine Corps. It is part of Marine Air Control Group 38 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and is currently based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.-Mission:Provide close-in, low altitude,...		Stingers
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1		Watchdogs
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 VMU-3 Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 is an unmanned aerial vehicle squadron in the United States Marine Corps that operates the RQ-7 Shadow that consists of approximately 200 Marines. They are based out of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California and its primary...		Phantoms

Marine Wing Support Group 37

Marine Wing Support Group 37

Marine Wing Support Group 37 is a United States Marine Corps aviation combat service support unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar that is currently composed of 4 squadrons, that provide the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and I Marine Expeditionary Force with complete airfield operation...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona...		Sand Sharks
Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Diamondbacks", they are based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California...		Diamondbacks
Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California...		Ace Support
Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based out of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California...		Rhinos

4th Marine Aircraft Wing

4th Marine Aircraft Wing

The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing is the reserve airwing of the United States Marine Corps. It is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana but its subordinate units are scattered throughout the United States...

ACE of Marine Forces Reserve

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
4th Marine Aircraft Wing Training Support Group

Marine Aircraft Group 41

Marine Aircraft Group 41

Marine Aircraft Group 41 is a United States Marine Corps reserve aviation unit based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas that is currently composed of one F/A-18A+ squadron, one KC-130T squadron, a Maintenance and Logistics squadron, as well as detachments from Engineer and...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 is a reserve aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 41 and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and are currently based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth...		Desperados
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 VMFA-112 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 is a reserve United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron is based at NASJRB Fort Worth, Texas and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 41 , 4th Marine Aircraft Wing...		Cowboys
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 VMGR-234 Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 is a reserve United States Marine Corps KC-130T squadron. They are a part of Marine Aircraft Group 41 , 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and provide both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aerial refueling capabilities to support Marine Forces Reserve air operations...		Rangers
Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 VMFT-401 Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 is a United States Marine Corps Reserve fighter squadron flying the F-5N Tiger II. Known as the "Snipers", the squadron is the only adversary squadron in the Marine Corps. They are based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and fall under the command of the 4th...		Snipers
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 HMM-764 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 is a United States Marine Corps Reserve medium helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters...		Moonlight

Marine Aircraft Group 49

Marine Aircraft Group 49

Marine Aircraft Group 49 is a United States Marine Corps reserve aviation unit based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, Pennsylvania that is currently composed of one CH-46 Sea Knight, one CH-53E Super Stallion, three AH-1W Super Cobra, one KC-130 and a maintenance and logistics...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49 Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49 is a reserve aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are currently based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 49 and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing...		Magicians
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 VMGR-452 Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 is a reserve United States Marine Corps KC-130T squadron. They fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 49 and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing...		Yankees
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 HMH-772 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters...		Hustler
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 HMLA-773 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Huey utility helicopters. The squadron is based at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 49 ...		Red Dogs
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774 HMM-774 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774 is a United States Marine Corps medium helicopter squadron consisting of CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters...		Wild Goose

Marine Air Control Group 48

Marine Air Control Group 48

Marine Air Control Group 48 is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Naval Station Great Lakes that is currently composed of 6 squadrons that provide the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Forces Reserve with a tactical headquarters, positive and procedural...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 48
Marine Air Control Squadron 23 Marine Air Control Squadron 23 Marine Air Control Squadron 23 is a reserve United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron. The squadron provides aerial surveillance and air traffic control for the Marine Forces Reserve...
Marine Air Control Squadron 24 Marine Air Control Squadron 24 Marine Air Control Squadron 24 is a reserve United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron. The squadron provides aerial surveillance and air traffic control for the Marine Forces Reserve. They are headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia with an outlying detachment at Naval Air...
Marine Air Support Squadron 6 Marine Air Support Squadron 6 Marine Air Support Squadron 6 , is a reserve United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Direct Air Support Center for the Marine Forces Reserve...		Lighthouse
Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48 Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48 Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48 is a reserve United States Marine Corps communications squadron. The squadron provides expeditionary communications for the aviation combat element of the Marine Forces Reserve...		Roar'

Marine Wing Support Group 47

Marine Wing Support Group 47

Marine Wing Support Group 47 is a United States Marine Corps aviation combat service support unit based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan that is currently composed of 3 squadrons, that provide the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Forces Reserve with complete airfield operation...

 

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname
Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 is a United States Marine Corps Reserve aviation ground support unit. Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota with outlying detachments in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Mount Clemens, Michigan...
Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 is a reserve aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. The Headquarters Element of MWSS 472 is located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. In addition to serving as the squadron headquarters, it is also the primary site for all...		Dragons
Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 is a reserve aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California with Detachment A at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California and Detachment B at Naval Air Station Fort Worth, Texas...

See also

• Marine Air-Ground Task Force
  Marine Air-Ground Task Force
  The Marine Air-Ground Task Force is a term used by the United States Marine Corps to describe the principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations. MAGTFs are a balanced air-ground, combined arms task organization of Marine Corps forces under a single commander that...
  
  
• United States Marine Corps Aviation
  United States Marine Corps Aviation
  United States Marine Corps Aviation is the air component of the United States Marine Corps. Marine aviation has a very different mission and operation than its ground counterpart, and thus, has many of its own histories, traditions, terms, and procedures....
  
  
• List of United States Marine Corps aircraft wings
• List of United States Marine Corps aircraft groups
• List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
• List of inactive United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
• List of United States Marine Corps aviation support units