Marine Air Support Squadron 6
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| Marine Air Support Squadron 6 | |
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 MASS 6 insignia |
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| Active | |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Aviation command and control |
| Role | Provide the DASC |
| Part of | Marine Air Control Group 48 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Westover Air Reserve Base |
| Nickname | Lighthouse |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Col Kevin J. Anderson |
Marine Air Support Squadron 6 (MASS-6), is a reserve United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Direct Air Support Center (DASC) for the Marine Forces Reserve. Their headquarters is in Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts and their Detachment Alpha is located at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California
[edit] Mission
Provide Direct Air Support Center (DASC) capabilities for control and coordination of aircraft operating in direct support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Operations.
[edit] See also
- Organization of the United States Marine Corps
- List of United States Marine Corps air support squadrons
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