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==Squadron designations==
==Squadron designations==


The basic tactical and administrative unit of [[United States Marine Corps]] aviation is the squadron. [[Fixed-wing aircraft]] squadrons (heavier than air) and tiltrotor squadrons are denoted by the letter "V", which comes from the French verb "Voler" (to fly). [[Helicopter|Rotary wing]] (helicopter) squadrons use "H." Marine squadrons are always noted by the second letter "M." Squadron numbering is not linear as some were numbered in ascending order and others took numbers from the wing or the ship to which they were assigned.<ref>{{cite web
The basic tactical and administrative unit of [[United States Marine Corps]] aviation is the squadron. [[Fixed-wing aircraft]] squadrons (heavier than air) and tiltrotor squadrons are denoted by the letter "V", which comes from the French verb "Voler" (to fly). [[Rotorcraft|Rotary wing]] (helicopter) squadrons use "H." Marine squadrons are always noted by the second letter "M." Squadron numbering is not linear as some were numbered in ascending order and others took numbers from the wing or the ship to which they were assigned.<ref>{{cite web
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| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> From 1920 to 1941, Marine flying squadrons were identified by one digit numbers. This changed on [[July 1]], [[1941]] when all existing squadrons were redesignated to a three-digit system. The first two numbers were supposed to identify the squadrons parent group but with the rapid expansion during [[World War II]] and frequent transfer of squadrons this system fell apart. <ref name="Rottman">{{cite book
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> From 1920 to 1941, Marine flying squadrons were identified by one digit numbers. This changed on [[July 1]], [[1941]] when all existing squadrons were redesignated to a three-digit system. The first two numbers were supposed to identify the squadrons parent group but with the rapid expansion during [[World War II]] and frequent transfer of squadrons this system fell apart.<ref name="Rottman">{{cite book
| last = Rottman
| last = Rottman
| first = Gordon L.
| first = Gordon L.
| title = U.S. Marine Corps World War II Order of Battle – Ground and Air Units in the Pacific War
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = U.S. Marine Corps World War II Order of Battle – Ground and Air Units in the Pacific War.
| publisher = Greenwood Press
| publisher = Greenwood Press
| year = 2002
| year = 2002
| location = Westport, Connecticut
| location = [[Westport, Connecticut]]
| url =
| isbn = 313319065}}</ref>
| doi =
| id = ISBN 0-313-31906-5}}</ref>


==[[Helicopter|Rotary-Wing Aircraft]]==
==[[Helicopter|Rotary-Wing Aircraft]]==
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| title = Marine Helicopter Squadron One
| title = Marine Helicopter Squadron One
| work = The White House
| work = The White House
| publisher = U.S. Government
| publisher = United States Government
| date =
| url = http://www.whitehouse.gov/whmo/hmx1.html
| url = http://www.whitehouse.gov/whmo/hmx1.html
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> The squadron currently flies the [[H-3 Sea King|VH-3D Sea King]] and the [[SH-60 Seahawk|VH-60N Blackhawk]] but these are due to be replaced by the [[VH-71 Kestrel]] in the near future.<ref>
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> The squadron currently flies the [[H-3 Sea King|VH-3D Sea King]] and the [[SH-60 Seahawk|VH-60N Blackhawk]] but these are due to be replaced by the [[VH-71 Kestrel]] in the near future.<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = History of the Executive Flight Detachment
| title = History of the Executive Flight Detachment
| work =
| work = Marine Helicopter Squadron One
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = https://www.hmx-1.usmc.mil/EFD/efd_history.htm
| url = https://www.hmx-1.usmc.mil/EFD/efd_history.htm
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref>


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|<center>[[Image:Hmx1 official insig.jpg|35px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmx1 official insig.jpg|35px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Nighthawks'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Nighthawks'''''</center>
|<center>December 1, 1947</center>
|<center>1 December 1947</center>
|<center>[[Headquarters Marine Corps]]</center>
|<center>[[Headquarters Marine Corps]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico|MCAF Quantico]], [[Virginia|VA]]<ref> {{cite web
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico|MCAF Quantico]], [[Virginia|VA]]<ref> {{cite web
| title = Marine Helicopter Squadron One
| title = Marine Helicopter Squadron One
| work =
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = https://www.hmx-1.usmc.mil/
| url = https://www.hmx-1.usmc.mil/
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref></center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref></center>
|}
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Heavy helicopter squadrons were first formed in 1966 when the Marine Corps began flying the heavy lift [[CH-53 Sea Stallion]] during the [[Vietnam War]].<ref>
Heavy helicopter squadrons were first formed in 1966 when the Marine Corps began flying the heavy lift [[CH-53 Sea Stallion]] during the [[Vietnam War]].<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| last =
| first = Alan
| first =
| last= Weiss
| title = Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Sikorsky CH
| work =
| publisher = The Flying Tigers of HMR, HMM, HMH 361
| publisher = The Flying Tigers of HMR, HMM, HMH 361
| date =
| url = http://vietnam.northfork.net/CH53stats.htm
| url = http://vietnam.northfork.net/CH53stats.htm
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> Their primary role is moving cargo and equipment with the secondary role of transferring troops ashore in an [[amphibious assault]]. Most of the squadrons have transitioned to the larger and more powerful [[CH-53E Super Stallion]]; however, three squadrons of the original Sea Stallions still remain.<ref>
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> Their primary role is moving cargo and equipment with the secondary role of transferring troops ashore in an [[amphibious assault]]. Most of the squadrons have transitioned to the larger and more powerful [[CH-53E Super Stallion]]; however, three squadrons of the original Sea Stallions still remain.<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = CH-53A/D/E Sea Stallion and MH-53E Sea Dragon
| title = CH-53A/D/E Sea Stallion and MH-53E Sea Dragon
| work = Department of the Navy -- Naval Historical Center
| work = Naval Historical Center
| publisher = US Navy
| publisher = United States Navy
| date =
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ch53.htm
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ch53.htm
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> The CH-53Es are the most powerful helicopter in the U.S. military inventory today<ref>
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> The CH-53Es are the most powerful helicopter in the U.S. military inventory today<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = CH-53E / S-80E Super Stallion Helicopter
| title = CH-53E / S-80E Super Stallion Helicopter
| work =
| publisher = Sikorsky
| publisher = Sikorsky
| date =
| url = http://www.sikorsky.com/details/0,,CLI1_DIV69_ETI922,00.html
| url = http://www.sikorsky.com/details/0,,CLI1_DIV69_ETI922,00.html
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref>. Due to a reorganization in [[United States Marine Corps aviation|Marine aviation]], [[HMH-366]] was reactivated in [[2008]]<ref name="ENCToday">{{cite news
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref>. Due to a reorganization in [[United States Marine Corps aviation|Marine aviation]], [[HMH-366]] was reactivated in [[2008]]<ref name="ENCToday"> {{cite news
| last = Wilson
| last = Wilson
| first = D.C.
| first = Drew C
| coauthors =
| title = New squadron takes flight at Cherry Point
| title = New squadron takes flight at Cherry Point
| publisher = Freedom Communications, Inc
| work =
| pages =
| work = Havelock News
| date = 30 August 2008
| work = www.enctoday.com
| date = 2008-08-30
| url = http://www.enctoday.com/news/squadron_4553_havelock__article.html/new_marines.html
| url = http://www.enctoday.com/news/squadron_4553_havelock__article.html/new_marines.html
| accessdate = 2008-08-30}}</ref> at [[Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point|MCAS Cherry Point]].<ref name="HMLA-467" />
| accessdate = 2008-08-30}}</ref> at [[Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point|MCAS Cherry Point]].<ref name="HMLA-467" />
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|<center>[[Image:HMH-361 insignia.png|40px]]<center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-361 insignia.png|40px]]<center>
|<center>'''''Flying Tigers''''' </center>
|<center>'''''Flying Tigers''''' </center>
|<center>February 25, 1952</center>
|<center>25 February 1952</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 16
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmh361/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmh361/default.asp
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref></center>
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|-
|-
|<center>'''[[HMH-362]]'''</center>
|<center>'''[[HMH-362]]'''</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmm362logo.gif|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmm362logo.gif|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Ugly Angels'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Ugly Angels'''''</center>
|<center>April 30, 1952</center>
|<center>30 April 1952</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 24|MAG-24]], [[1st MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 24|MAG-24]], [[1st MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay|MCAF Kaneohe Bay]], [[Hawaii|HI]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay|MCAF Kaneohe Bay]], [[Hawaii|HI]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 24
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.1maw.usmc.mil/index.asp?unit='HMH-362'
| url = http://www.1maw.usmc.mil/index.asp?unit='HMH-362'
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
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|<center>[[Image:HMH-363 insignia.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-363 insignia.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Red Lions'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Red Lions'''''</center>
|<center>June 2, 1952</center>
|<center>2 June 1952</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 24|MAG-24]], [[1st MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 12|MAG-12]], [[1st MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay|MCAF Kaneohe Bay]], [[Hawaii|HI]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay|MCAF Kaneohe Bay]], [[Hawaii|HI]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 12
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.1maw.usmc.mil/index.asp?unit='HMH-363'
| url = http://www.1maw.usmc.mil/index.asp?unit='HMH-363'
| accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> </center>
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
|<center>'''[[HMH-366]]'''<center>
|<center>'''[[HMH-366]]'''<center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmh366.gif|40px]]<center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmh366.gif|40px]]<center>
|<center>'''''Hammerheads''''' </center>
|<center>'''''Hammerheads''''' </center>
|<center>September 30, 2008</center>
|<center>30 September 2008</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point|MCAS Cherry Point]], [[North Carolina|NC]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point|MCAS Cherry Point]], [[North Carolina|NC]]</center>
|-
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|<center>[[Image:Hmh461newpatch.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmh461newpatch.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Iron Horse'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Iron Horse'''''</center>
|<center>March 15, 1944</center>
|<center>15 March 1944</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 26|MAG-26]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 29
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG29/HMH461/default.asp
| date =
| accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> </center>
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG26/HMH461/default.asp
| format =
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| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
|<center>'''[[HMH-462]]'''</center>
|<center>'''[[HMH-462]]'''</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-462 insignia.png|50px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-462 insignia.png|50px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Heavy Haulers'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Heavy Haulers'''''</center>
|<center>April 15, 1944</center>
|<center>15 April 1944</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 16
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmh462/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmh462/default.asp
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
|<center>'''[[HMH-463]]'''</center>
|<center>'''[[HMH-463]]'''</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-463 insignia.png|50px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-463 insignia.png|50px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Pegasus'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Pegasus'''''</center>
|<center>July 20, 1944</center>
|<center>20 July 1944</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 24|MAG-24]], [[1st MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 24|MAG-24]], [[1st MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay|MCAF Kaneohe Bay]], [[Hawaii|HI]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay|MCAF Kaneohe Bay]], [[Hawaii|HI]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 24
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.1maw.usmc.mil/index.asp?unit='HMH-463'
| url = http://www.1maw.usmc.mil/index.asp?unit='HMH-463'
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
|<center>'''[[HMH-464]]'''</center>
|<center>'''[[HMH-464]]'''</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmh464-a.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmh464-a.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Condors'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Condors'''''</center>
|<center>April 5, 1944</center>
|<center>5 April 1944</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 26|MAG-26]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 26|MAG-26]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 26
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG26/HMH464/default.asp
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG26/HMH464/default.asp
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
|<center>'''[[HMH-465]]'''</center>
|<center>'''[[HMH-465]]'''</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-465 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-465 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Warhorse'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Warhorse'''''</center>
|<center>December 1, 1981</center>
|<center>1 December 1981</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 16
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmh465/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmh465/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
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|<center>[[Image:HMH-466 insignia.png|60px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMH-466 insignia.png|60px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Wolfpack'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Wolfpack'''''</center>
|<center>November 30, 1984</center>
|<center>30 November 1984</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 16
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmh466/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmh466/default.asp
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
|<center>'''[[HMH-772]]'''</center>
|<center>'''[[HMH-772]]'''</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmh7723.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmh7723.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Hustler'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Hustler'''''</center>
|<center>April 15, 1958</center>
|<center>15 April 1958</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 49|MAG-46]], [[4th MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 49|MAG-46]], [[4th MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Naval Air Station Willow Grove|NAS Willow Grove]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove|NASJRB Willow Grove]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772
| title = Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 49
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/4thmaw/mag49/hmh772.htm
| url = http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/4thmaw/mag49/hmh772.htm
| accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> </center>
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|}
|}


===Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron===
===Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron===


The squadron trains newly commissioned [[Naval Aviator]]s, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the [[CH-53E Super Stallion]].<ref>
The squadron trains newly commissioned [[United States Naval Aviator|Naval Aviators]], conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the [[CH-53E Super Stallion]].<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 302
| title = Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 302
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 29
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG29/HMT302/default.asp
| date =
| accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref>
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG26/HMT302/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable"
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|<center>[[Image:HMT-302.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMT-302.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Phoenix'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Phoenix'''''</center>
|<center>November 1, 1966</center>
|<center>1 November 1966</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]</center>
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===Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons===
===Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons===
The Marine Corps’ light attack squadrons are composite squadrons usually made up of 12 [[AH-1 Cobra|AH-1W Cobras]] and 6 [[UH-1N Twin Huey|UH-1N Hueys]]. The primary missions of the Cobra is [[close air support]], [[forward air control]], [[reconnaissance]] and armed escort,<ref name="USMC Concepts & Programs">{{cite web
The Marine Corps’ light attack squadrons are composite squadrons usually made up of 12 [[AH-1 Cobra|AH-1W Cobras]] and 6 [[UH-1N Twin Huey|UH-1N Hueys]]. The primary missions of the Cobra is [[close air support]], [[forward air control]], [[Surveillance aircraft|reconnaissance]] and armed escort,<ref name="USMC Concepts & Programs">{{cite web
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = UH-1 Huey Helicopter
| title = UH-1 Huey Helicopter
| work =
| work = Military Analysis Network
| publisher = www.fas.org
| publisher = [[Federation of American Scientists]]
| date =
| url = http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/uh-1.htm
| url = http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/uh-1.htm
| format =
| date = 1999-03-12
| accessdate = 2007-03-27}}</ref> while the Huey provides airborne [[Command and control (military)|command and control]], utility support, supporting arms coordination and [[MEDEVAC|medical evacuation]].<ref name="AH1 UH1">
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-27}}</ref> while the Huey provides airborne [[command and control]], utility support, supporting arms coordination and [[MEDEVAC|medical evacuation]].<ref name="AH1 UH1">
{{cite web
{{cite web
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = AH-1W Super Cobra AND UH-1N Huey
| title = AH-1W Super Cobra AND UH-1N Huey
| work = Department of the Navy -- Naval Historical Center
| work = Naval Historical Center
| publisher = US Navy
| publisher = United States Navy
| date =
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ah1.htm
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ah1.htm
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> Both airframes are due to be upgraded as part of the '''H-1 Upgrade Program''' which will see them get greater power, improved avionics and an 85% commonality of parts. When the aircraft are upgraded, they will have the new nomenclatures [[AH-1Z Viper|AH-1Z]]<ref>
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> Both airframes are due to be upgraded as part of the '''H-1 Upgrade Program''' which will see them get greater power, improved avionics and an 85% commonality of parts. When the aircraft are upgraded, they will have the new nomenclatures [[AH-1Z Viper|AH-1Z]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = The Bell AH-1Z
| title = The Bell AH-1Z
| work =
| publisher = Bell Helicopter
| publisher = Bell Helicopter
| date =
| url = http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en/aircraft/military/bellAH-1Z.cfm
| url = http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en/aircraft/military/bellAH-1Z.cfm
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> and [[UH-1Y Venom|UH-1Y]]<ref>
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> and [[UH-1Y Venom|UH-1Y]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = The Bell UH-1Y
| title = The Bell UH-1Y
| work =
| publisher = Bell Helicopter
| publisher = Bell Helicopter
| date =
| url = http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en/aircraft/military/bellUH-1Y.cfm
| url = http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en/aircraft/military/bellUH-1Y.cfm
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref><ref>
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref><ref>
{{cite paper
{{cite paper
| author =
| title = United States Marine Corps – 2005 – Concepts + Programs
| title = United States Marine Corps – 2005 – Concepts + Programs
| version =
| publisher = Headquarters Marine Corps
| publisher = Headquarters Marine Corps
| year = 2005
| year = 2005
| url = http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/p&r/concepts/2005/PDF/Ch3PDFs/CP05%20Ch3P3%20ACEP%20pg%20183_H1%20Upgrade%20Program.pdf
| url = http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/p&r/concepts/2005/PDF/Ch3PDFs/CP05%20Ch3P3%20ACEP%20pg%20183_H1%20Upgrade%20Program.pdf
| format =
| accessdate = 2007-02-28|format=PDF}}</ref>. Due to the need for more light attack squadrons, the Marine Corps will be adding three more HMLAs in the next few years.<ref name="2007 Marine Air Plan">{{cite paper
| accessdate = 2007-02-28|format=PDF}}</ref>. Due to the need for more light attack squadrons, the Marine Corps will be adding three more HMLAs in the next few years.<ref name="2007 Marine Air Plan">{{cite paper
| author = LtGen John Castellaw
| author = LtGen John Castellaw
| title = 2007 Marine Aviation Plan
| title = 2007 Marine Aviation Plan
| version =
| publisher = Headquarters Marine Corps
| publisher = Headquarters Marine Corps
| year = 2007
| year = 2007
| url = http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/AVN/Documents/Signed%20AvPlan.pdf
| url = http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/AVN/Documents/Signed%20AvPlan.pdf
| format =
| accessdate = 2007-11-18 |format=PDF}}</ref> In October [[2008]], [[HMLA-467]] stood up and HMLA-469 and HMLA-567 are due to activate in [[2009]]. <ref name="HMLA-467"> {{cite news
| accessdate = 2007-11-18 |format=PDF}}</ref> In October [[2008]], [[HMLA-467]] stood up and HMLA-469 and HMLA-567 are due to activate in [[2009]]. <ref name="HMLA-467"> {{cite news
| last = Barton
| last = Barton
| first = Mike
| first = Mike
| publisher = [[United States Marine Corps]]
| coauthors =
| title = Helicopters bring new training to MCAS Cherry Point
| title = Helicopters bring new training to MCAS Cherry Point
| work = Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
| pages =
| date = 10 July 2008
| work = [[United States Marine Corps]]
| date = 2008-07-10
| url = http://www.marines.mil/units/mcieast/mcascherrypoint/Pages/HelicoptersbringnewtrainingtoMCASCherryPoint.aspx
| url = http://www.marines.mil/units/mcieast/mcascherrypoint/Pages/HelicoptersbringnewtrainingtoMCASCherryPoint.aspx
| accessdate = 2008-07-13}} </ref> Locations and group assignments of the two new squadrons has yet to be finalized.
| accessdate = 2008-07-13}} </ref> Locations and group assignments of the two new squadrons has yet to be finalized.
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|<center>[[Image:Hmla167 insig.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmla167 insig.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Warriors'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Warriors'''''</center>
|<center>April 1, 1968</center>
|<center>1 April 1968</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 26|MAG-26]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 26|MAG-26]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 26
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/mag29/HMLA167/default.asp
| date =
| accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> </center>
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/FamilyReadiness/MAG26/hmla167KVN.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
|<center>'''[[HMLA-169]]'''</center>
|<center>'''[[HMLA-169]]'''</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMLA-169 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMLA-169 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Vipers'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Vipers'''''</center>
|<center>September 30, 1971</center>
|<center>30 September 1971</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 39
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmla169/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmla169/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
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|<center>[[Image:HMLA-267.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMLA-267.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Stingers'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Stingers'''''</center>
|<center>February 15, 1944</center>
|<center>15 February 1944</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 39
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmla267/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmla267/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
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|<center>[[Image:Hmla-269.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:Hmla-269.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Gunrunners'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Gunrunners'''''</center>
|<center>February 22, 1971</center>
|<center>22 February 1971</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 29
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG29/HMLA269/default.asp
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG29/HMLA269/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
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|<center>[[Image:HMLA 367 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMLA 367 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Scarface'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Scarface'''''</center>
|<center>December 1, 1943</center>
|<center>1 December 1943</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 39
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmla367/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmla367/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
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|<center>[[Image:HMLA-369 insignia.PNG|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMLA-369 insignia.PNG|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Gunfighters'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Gunfighters'''''</center>
|<center>April 1, 1972</center>
|<center>1 April 1972</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 39
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmla369/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmla369/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
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|<center>[[Image:HMLA-467 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMLA-467 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Sabers'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Sabers'''''</center>
|<center>October 1, 2008</center>
|<center>1 October 2008</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 29|MAG-29]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station New River|MCAS New River]], [[North Carolina|NC]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 29
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG29/hmla467/default.asp
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MAG29/hmla467/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2008-10-04}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2008-10-04}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
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{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 42
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| url = http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/4thmaw/mag42/hmla773/
| date =
| accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> </center>
| url = http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/4thmaw/mag42/HMLA773/index.html
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|}
|}


===Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron===
===Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron===


The squadron trains newly commissioned [[Naval Aviator]]s, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the [[AH-1 SuperCobra|AH-1W SuperCobra]], the [[UH-1N Twin Huey]], as well as transition to the newer [[User:ANigg/AH-1Z Viper|AH-1Z Viper]] and [[UH-1Y Venom]] variants.<ref>
The squadron trains newly commissioned [[United States Naval Aviator|Naval Aviators]], conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the [[AH-1 SuperCobra|AH-1W SuperCobra]], the [[UH-1N Twin Huey]], as well as transition to the newer [[AH-1Z Viper]] and [[UH-1Y Venom]] variants.<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303
| title = Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 39
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmlat303/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag39/hmlat303/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref>


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|<center>[[Image:HMT-303.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMT-303.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Atlas'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Atlas'''''</center>
|<center>April 30, 1982</center>
|<center>30 April 1982</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]</center>
|}
|}
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The Marine Corps' HMM squadrons first came to being in 1964 with the fielding of the [[CH-46 Sea Knight]] medium helicopter. They provide all-weather, day/night, [[Night vision goggles|night vision goggle]] (NVG) [[Assault Support|assault transport]] of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during [[Amphibious warfare|amphibious]] and subsequent operations ashore. Troop assault is their primary function and the movement of supplies and equipment is secondary.<ref name="CH-46" >
The Marine Corps' HMM squadrons first came to being in 1964 with the fielding of the [[CH-46 Sea Knight]] medium helicopter. They provide all-weather, day/night, [[Night vision goggles|night vision goggle]] (NVG) [[Assault Support|assault transport]] of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during [[Amphibious warfare|amphibious]] and subsequent operations ashore. Troop assault is their primary function and the movement of supplies and equipment is secondary.<ref name="CH-46" >
{{cite web
{{cite web
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = CH-46 and UH-46 Sea Knight
| title = CH-46 and UH-46 Sea Knight
| work = Department of the Navy -- Naval Historical Center
| work = Naval Historical Center
| publisher = US Navy
| publisher = United States Navy
| date =
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ch46.htm
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ch46.htm
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref><ref>
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref><ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = CH-46E Sea Knight
| title = CH-46E Sea Knight
| work =
| publisher = Boeing
| publisher = Boeing
| date =
| url = http://www.boeing.com/rotorcraft/military/ch46e/index.html
| url = http://www.boeing.com/rotorcraft/military/ch46e/index.html
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> The CH-46 is currently being replaced by the [[V-22 Osprey|MV-22B Osprey]] and HMM squadrons are incrementally being deactivated and coming back as VMMs.<ref name="ACE Programs”">{{cite paper
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> The CH-46 is currently being replaced by the [[MV-22 Osprey]] and HMM squadrons are incrementally being deactivated and coming back as VMMs.<ref name="ACE Programs”">{{cite paper
| author =
| title = Major Acquisition Programs - Aviation Combat Element Programs
| title = Major Acquisition Programs - Aviation Combat Element Programs
| version =
| publisher = Headquarters Marine Corps
| publisher = Headquarters Marine Corps
| year = 2006
| year = 2006
| url = http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/p&r/concepts/2006/PDF/Chapter%203/Part%203/C&P2006Chap3Part3AviationCombatElementPg188-190MV-22%20Osprey.pdf
| url = http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/p&r/concepts/2006/PDF/Chapter%203/Part%203/C&P2006Chap3Part3AviationCombatElementPg188-190MV-22%20Osprey.pdf
| format =
| format = [[PDF]]
| accessdate = 2007-02-28|format=PDF}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2007-02-28|format=PDF}}</ref>


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|<center>[[Image:HMM-161 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:HMM-161 insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Greyhawks'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Greyhawks'''''</center>
|<center>January 15, 1951</center>
|<center>15 January 1951</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161
| title = Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 16
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmm161/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmm161/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref></center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref></center>
|-
|-
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|<center>'''''Ridge Runners'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Ridge Runners'''''</center>
|<center>December 1951</center>
|<center>December 1951</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163
| title = Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 16
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmm163/default.asp
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag16/hmm163/default.asp
| format =
| doi =
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
| accessdate = 2007-03-16}}</ref> </center>
|-
|-
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|<center>'''''White Knights'''''</center>
|<center>'''''White Knights'''''</center>
|<center>July 1, 1965</center>
|<center>July 1, 1965</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
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|<center>'''''Sea Elk'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Sea Elk'''''</center>
|<center>September 13, 1985</center>
|<center>September 13, 1985</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 16|MAG-16]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
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|<center>'''''Red Dragons'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Red Dragons'''''</center>
|<center>September 15, 1972</center>
|<center>September 15, 1972</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
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|<center>'''''Purple Foxes'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Purple Foxes'''''</center>
|<center>September 1, 1961</center>
|<center>September 1, 1961</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
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===Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron===
===Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron===


The squadron trains newly commissioned [[Naval Aviator]]s, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the [[CH-46 Sea Knight]].<ref>
The squadron trains newly commissioned [[United States Naval Aviator|Naval Aviators]], conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the [[CH-46 Sea Knight]].<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164
| title = Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164
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|<center>'''''Knightriders'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Knightriders'''''</center>
|<center>July 1, 1962</center>
|<center>July 1, 1962</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 39|MAG-39]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton|MCAS Camp Pendleton]], [[California|CA]]</center>
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| isbn = 0-76430-557-3}}</ref>. On [[July 22]] [[1946]], they released ''Bulletin No. 46-1543'', which authorized the formation of attack squadrons; however, the Marine Corps did not form any until [[1952]]<ref name="Rottman" />. Today, Marine attack squadrons fly the [[AV-8B Harrier II]]<ref>
| isbn = 0-76430-557-3}}</ref>. On [[July 22]] [[1946]], they released ''Bulletin No. 46-1543'', which authorized the formation of attack squadrons; however, the Marine Corps did not form any until [[1952]]<ref name="Rottman" />. Today, Marine attack squadrons fly the [[AV-8B Harrier II]]<ref>
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| title = AV-8B Harrier II
| title = AV-8B Harrier II
| work =
| publisher = Boeing
| publisher = Boeing
| date =
| url = http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/av8b/index.htm
| url = http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/av8b/index.htm
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| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> and are tasked with providing [[close air support]], [[air interdiction]], [[Surveillance aircraft|surveillance]] and escort of helicopters. Because the [[STOVL]] Harrier can operate from [[amphibious assault ship]]s, expeditionary airfields and tactical remote landing sites, it provides commanders with more flexibility in providing air support.<ref>
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> and are tasked with providing [[close air support]], [[air interdiction]], [[Surveillance aircraft|surveillance]] and escort of helicopters. Because the [[STOVL]] Harrier can operate from [[amphibious assault ship]]s, expeditionary airfields and tactical remote landing sites, it provides commanders with more flexibility in providing air support.<ref>
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| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = AV-8B Harrier II
| title = AV-8B Harrier II
| work = Department of the Navy -- Naval Historical Center
| work = Naval Historical Center
| publisher = US Navy
| publisher = United States Navy
| date =
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/av8.htm
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/av8.htm
| format =
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| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> The Harrier is due to be replaced by the [[F-35 Lightning II#F-35B|F-35B]], the STOVL version of the [[F-35 Lightning II]].<ref>
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> The Harrier is due to be replaced by the [[F-35 Lightning II#F-35B|F-35B]], the STOVL version of the [[F-35 Lightning II]].<ref>
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| title = Marine Aviation Supports Warfighter
| title = Marine Aviation Supports Warfighter
| work = American Forces Press Service
| agency = American Forces Press Service
| publisher = www.military.com
| publisher = Military.com
| date =
| date = 27 November 2006
| url = http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,119655,00.html
| url = http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,119655,00.html
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| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref>
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|<center>'''''Wake Island Avengers'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Wake Island Avengers'''''</center>
|<center>1 January 1937</center>
|<center>1 January 1937</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 13|MAG-13]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 13|MAG-13]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Yuma|MCAS Yuma]], [[Arizona|AZ]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Yuma|MCAS Yuma]], [[Arizona|AZ]]<ref>
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|<center>'''''Black Sheep'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Black Sheep'''''</center>
|<center>1 July 1942</center>
|<center>1 July 1942</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 13|MAG-13]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 13|MAG-13]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Yuma|MCAS Yuma]], [[Arizona|AZ]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Yuma|MCAS Yuma]], [[Arizona|AZ]]<ref>
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|<center>'''''Tomcats'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Tomcats'''''</center>
|<center>1 December 1942</center>
|<center>1 December 1942</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 13|MAG-13]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 13|MAG-13]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Yuma|MCAS Yuma]], [[Arizona|AZ]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Yuma|MCAS Yuma]], [[Arizona|AZ]]<ref>
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|<center>'''''Flying Nightmares'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Flying Nightmares'''''</center>
|<center>15 February 1944</center>
|<center>15 February 1944</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 13|MAG-13]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 13|MAG-13]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Yuma|MCAS Yuma]], [[Arizona|AZ]]<ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Yuma|MCAS Yuma]], [[Arizona|AZ]]<ref>
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[[Image:Vmat20310206a.JPG|thumb|right|200px|TAV-8B]]
[[Image:Vmat20310206a.JPG|thumb|right|200px|TAV-8B]]


The squadron trains newly commissioned [[Naval Aviator]]s to fly the [[Harrier II|AV-8B Harrier II]].<ref>
The squadron trains newly commissioned [[United States Naval Aviator|Naval Aviators]] to fly the [[AV-8B Harrier II]].<ref>
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VMAQ squadrons operate the [[EA-6B Prowler]]<ref>
VMAQ squadrons operate the [[EA-6B Prowler]]<ref>
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| title = E/A-6B Prowler
| title = E/A-6B Prowler
| work =
| publisher = Northrop Grumman
| publisher = Northrop Grumman
| date =
| url = http://www.is.northropgrumman.com/products/navy_products/ea6b/ea6b.html
| url = http://www.is.northropgrumman.com/products/navy_products/ea6b/ea6b.html
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> and are tasked with providing [[electronic countermeasures|electronic attack]], [[electronic protection|electronic counter-countermeasures]], [[Radar jamming and deception|radar jamming]] and [[SEAD|suppression of enemy air defense]] using the [[AN/ALQ-99]] jamming pod<ref>
| format =
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| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> and are tasked with providing [[Electronic attack]], [[electronic protection]], [[radar jamming]] and [[SEAD|suppression of enemy air defense]] using the [[AN/ALQ-99]] jamming pod<ref>
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| title =AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS)
| title =AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS)
| work =
| work = Military Analysis Network
| publisher = www.fas.org
| publisher = [[Federation of American Scientists]]
| date =
| date = 1999-12-11
| url = http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-alq-99.htm
| url = http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-alq-99.htm
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> and the [[AGM-88 HARM]]. Each of the four squadrons operates five aircraft and are land-based, although they are capable of landing on board U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.<ref>
| format =
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| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> and the [[AGM-88 HARM]]. Each of the four squadrons operates five aircraft and are land-based (although they are capable of landing on board U.S. Navy aircraft carriers).<ref>
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| title = EA-6B Prowler
| title = EA-6B Prowler
| work = Department of the Navy -- Naval Historical Center
| work = Naval Historical Center
| publisher = US Navy
| publisher = United States Navy
| date =
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ea6.htm
| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ea6.htm
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| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref><ref>
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| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title =EA-6B Prowler
| title =EA-6B Prowler
| work =
| work = Intelligence Resource Program
| publisher = www.fas.org
| publisher = [[Federation of American Scientists]]
| date =
| date = 2000-04-23
| url = http://www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/ea-6b_prowler.htm
| url = http://www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/ea-6b_prowler.htm
| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> The Marine Corps has recently solidified plans to install a next-generation jammer on the F-35 Lightning II. It has joined the [[F/A-18E/F Super Hornet]] as the launch platform for the jammer, which is scheduled to enter service in [[2018]].<ref>
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| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref> The Marine Corps has recently solidified plans to install a next-generation jammer on the F-35 Lightning II. It has joined the [[F/A-18 Super Hornet]] as the launch platform for the jammer, which is scheduled to enter service in [[2018]].<ref>
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| last = Trimble
| last = Trimble
| first = Stephen
| first = Stephen
| title = US Marine Corps aviation branch plans to invest in fighter jets, helicopters, transports and UAVs
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| work = Flightglobal
| publisher = Reed Business Information
| title =US Marine Corps aviation branch plans to invest in fighter jets, helicopters, transports and UAVs
| work =
| date = 21 July 2008
| publisher = www.flightglobal.com
| date =
| url = http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/21/225796/us-marine-corps-aviation-branch-plans-to-invest-in-fighter-jets-helicopters-transports-and-uavs.html
| url = http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/21/225796/us-marine-corps-aviation-branch-plans-to-invest-in-fighter-jets-helicopters-transports-and-uavs.html
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| accessdate = 2008-07-21}}</ref>
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===Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons===
===Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons===
The Marine Corps' VMFA squadrons fly the single seat, A & C models of the [[F/A-18 Hornet]] and their primary role is to [[Dogfight|intercept and destroy]] enemy aircraft under all-weather conditions and attack and destroy surface targets under the weather. Each squadron employs 12 jets.<ref name="F-18AB">
The Marine Corps' VMFA squadrons fly the single seat [[F/A-18 Hornet|F/A-18A]] and F/A-18C Hornet, and their primary role is to [[Dogfight|intercept and destroy]] enemy aircraft attack and destroy surface targets in all weather conditions. Each squadron employs 12 jets.<ref name="F-18AB">
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| title = F/A-18 Hornet
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| publisher = www.fas.org
| publisher = [[Federation of American Scientists]]
| date =
| date = 2000-04-25
| url = http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/f-18.htm
| url = http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/f-18.htm
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| accessdate = 2007-03-26}}</ref><ref name="F-18CD">
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| title = F/A-18 Hornet
| work =
| publisher = Boeing
| publisher = Boeing
| date =
| url = http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18/index.htm
| url = http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18/index.htm
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|<center>'''''Red Devils'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Red Devils'''''</center>
|<center>September 1, 1925</center>
|<center>September 1, 1925</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
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|<center>'''''Black Knights'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Black Knights'''''</center>
|<center>October 1, 1943</center>
|<center>October 1, 1943</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
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|<center>'''''Death Rattlers'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Death Rattlers'''''</center>
|<center>August 1, 1943</center>
|<center>August 1, 1943</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
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===Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons (All Weather) ===
===Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons (All Weather) ===
The VMFA(AW) squadrons fly the B & D , two seat versions of the [[F/A-18 Hornet]]. Their primary mission is to [[air interdiction|attack and destroy surface targets]], day or night, under all weather conditions; conduct multi-sensor imagery [[reconnaissance]]; provide [[forward air control|supporting arms coordination]]; and [[Dogfight|intercept]] and [[Beyond Visual Range missile|destroy]] enemy aircraft under all weather conditions. The current F-18s saw their first action in [[Operation Desert Storm]] after replacing the venerable [[F-4 Phantom]].<ref name="F-18AB" /><ref name="F-18CD" />
The VMFA(AW) squadrons fly two seat [[F/A-18 Hornet|F/A-18B]] and F/A-18D Hornet. Their primary mission is to [[air interdiction|attack and destroy surface targets]], day or night, under all weather conditions; conduct multi-sensor imagery [[reconnaissance]]; provide [[forward air control|supporting arms coordination]]; and [[Dogfight|intercept]] and [[Beyond Visual Range missile|destroy]] enemy aircraft in all weather conditions. The current F/A-18s saw their first action in [[Gulf War|Operation Desert Storm]] after replacing the venerable [[F-4 Phantom II]].<ref name="F-18AB" /><ref name="F-18CD" />
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[[Image:FA-18D Dropping Bombs.PNG|thumb|right|200px|F/A-18D dropping bombs]]
[[Image:FA-18D Dropping Bombs.PNG|thumb|right|200px|F/A-18D dropping bombs]]
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|<center>'''''Green Knights'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Green Knights'''''</center>
|<center>June 24, 1941</center>
|<center>June 24, 1941</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
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|<center>'''''Vikings'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Vikings'''''</center>
|<center>January 1, 1943</center>
|<center>January 1, 1943</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
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===Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron===
===Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron===


The squadron trains newly commissioned [[Naval Aviator]]s to fly the [[F/A-18 Hornet]].<ref>
The squadron trains newly commissioned [[United States Naval Aviator|Naval Aviators]] to fly the [[F/A-18 Hornet]].<ref>
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| title = Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101
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|<center>'''''Sharpshooters'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Sharpshooters'''''</center>
|<center>January 3, 1969</center>
|<center>January 3, 1969</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center>
|}
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===Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons===
===Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons===


VMGR squadrons operate the [[KC-130 Hercules]] tanker/transport. Their primary missions are [[aerial refuelling]] and rapid ground refuelling, transportation of personnel and cargo to include [[MEDEVAC]]s and parachute insertions, flying the airborne version of the [[Direct Air Support Center]] (DASC) and emergency resupply into unimproved landing zones.<ref>
VMGR squadrons operate the [[C-130 Hercules|KC-130 Hercules]] tanker/transport. Their primary missions are [[aerial refuelling|aerial]] and rapid ground refuelling, transportation of personnel and cargo to include [[Medical evacuation|MEDEVAC]]s and parachute insertions, flying the airborne version of the [[Direct Air Support Center]] (DASC) and emergency resupply into unimproved landing zones.<ref>
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| title = C-130 Hercules
| work =
| work = Naval Historical Center
| publisher = U.S. Navy
| publisher = United States Navy
| date =
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| url = http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/c130.htm
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| title = C-130 Hercules
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| publisher = Lockheed Martin
| publisher = Lockheed Martin
| date =
| url = http://www.lockheedmartin.com/wms/findPage.do?dsp=fec&ci=11165&rsbci=0&fti=126&ti=0&sc=400
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| title = C-130 Hercules
| work =
| work = Military Analysis Network
| publisher = www.fas.org
| publisher = [[Federation of American Scientists]]
| date =
| url = http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/c-130.htm
| url = http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/c-130.htm
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|<center>[[Image:VMGR-152patchscan.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:VMGR-152patchscan.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Sumos'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Sumos'''''</center>
|<center>March 11, 1942</center>
|<center>11 March 1942</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 36|MAG-36]], [[1st MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 36|MAG-36]], [[1st MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Futenma|MCAS Futenma]], [[Japan]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Futenma|MCAS Futenma]], [[Japan]]</center> <ref>
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| title = Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152
| title = Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 36
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.1maw.usmc.mil/index.asp?unit='VMGR-152'
| url = http://www.1maw.usmc.mil/index.asp?unit='VMGR-152'
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|<center>[[Image:VMGR-234.png|45px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:VMGR-234.png|45px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Rangers'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Rangers'''''</center>
|<center>May 1, 1942</center>
|<center>1 May 1942</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 41|MAG-41]], [[4th MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 41|MAG-41]], [[4th MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth]], [[Texas|TX]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth]], [[Texas|TX]]</center> <ref>
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|<center>[[Image:Vmgr252 insig.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Otis'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Otis'''''</center>
|<center>June 1, 1928</center>
|<center>1 June 1928</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 14|MAG-14]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 14|MAG-14]], [[2nd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point|MCAS Cherry Point]], [[North Carolina|NC]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point|MCAS Cherry Point]], [[North Carolina|NC]]</center> <ref>
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|<center>[[Image:VMGR-352 squadron insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:VMGR-352 squadron insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Raiders'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Raiders'''''</center>
|<center>April 1, 1943</center>
|<center>1 April 1943</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 11|MAG-11]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Station Miramar|MCAS Miramar]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
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|<center>[[Image:Vmgr452 insig.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>[[Image:Vmgr452 insig.jpg|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Yankees'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Yankees'''''</center>
|<center>September 9, 1988</center>
|<center>9 September 1988</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 49|MAG-49]], [[4th MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Aircraft Group 49|MAG-49]], [[4th MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Stewart Air National Guard Base]], [[New York|NY]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Stewart Air National Guard Base]], [[New York|NY]]</center> <ref>
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=== Marine Transport Squadron ===
=== Marine Transport Squadron ===
VMR squadrons provide [[Search and Rescue]] support as well as movement of key personnel and critical logistics support around the world. They also provide movement of high priority passengers and cargo during wartime in support of operations and other critical commitments. <ref>
VMR squadrons provide [[search and rescue]] support as well as movement of key personnel and critical logistics support around the world. They also provide movement of high priority passengers and cargo during wartime in support of operations and other critical commitments. <ref>
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| title = Marine Transport Squadron One Mission
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| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = VMR-1 Official Website
| work = Marine Transport Squadron One Mission
| publisher = US Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.cherrypoint.usmc.mil/mcabe/vmr1/vmr1mission.asp
| url = http://www.cherrypoint.usmc.mil/mcabe/vmr1/vmr1mission.asp
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref>
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==Unmanned Aerial Systems==
===Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons===
===Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons===
VMUs operate the [[RQ-7 Shadow]] [[unmanned aerial vehicle]] (UAV) which provides Marine ground forces with [[ISTAR|information, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance]]. They also provide [[Artillery observer|artillery spotting]] and can assist in search and rescue operations<ref>{{cite web
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| first = Trista
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| coauthors =
| title = U.S. Marines’ Shadow UAV Sees First Combat
| title = U.S. Marines’ Shadow UAV Sees First Combat
| work =
| work = DefenseNews
| publisher = Defensenews.com
| publisher = Army Times Publishing Company
| date =
| date =
| url = http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F=3117663&C=airwar
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| first = Megan
| first = Megan
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| coauthors =
| title = Army assumes Navy, Marine UAV training
| title = Army assumes Navy, Marine UAV training
| work =
| journal = Seapower
| publisher = Seapower
| publisher = Texterity, Inc
| date =
| month = December
| year = 2007
| url = http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/sample/?pg=14
| url = http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/200712/?pg=14&search=Army%20assumes%20Navy,%20Marine%20UAV%20training&per_page=5&results_page=1&doc_id=-1
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| accessdate = 2007-12-06}}</ref> Since 2004, the VMU squadrons have also been operating the [[Boeing ScanEagle]] UAV, which is newer, provides longer endurance and can work at higher altitudes.<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite press release
| title = Boeing ScanEagle Achieves Major Flight Milestones
| last =
| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = News Release
| work = Boeing ScanEagle Achieves Major Flight Milestones
| publisher = Boeing
| publisher = Boeing
| date =
| date = 2006-11-15
| url = http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2006/q4/061115b_nr.html
| url = http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2006/q4/061115b_nr.html
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref>. The Navy/Marine Corps has shown interest in the [[MQ-8B Fire Scout]] Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV),<ref>
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| title = Northrop Grumman's MQ-8B Fire Scout Successfully Completes Demonstration Aboard U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Destroyer
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{{cite web
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| first =
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = MQ-8B Fire Scout Program Overview
| work =
| publisher = Northrop Grumman
| publisher = Northrop Grumman
| url = http://www.irconnect.com/noc/press/pages/news_releases.html?d=146239
| date =
| date = 2008-01-15
| url = http://www.northropgrumman.com/unmanned/
| accessdate = 2008-12-05}}</ref> which was originally developed to meet the future [[Unmanned Aerial Vehicle#US Marine Corp tiers|Tier III]] requirements of the Marine Corps.<ref name="RDTE">{{cite paper
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| url = http://www.dtic.mil/descriptivesum/Y2007/Navy/0305204N.pdf
| format =
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| accessdate = 2007-02-28|format=PDF}}</ref>. Due to the high operational tempo of the VMU squadrons in recent years, the Marine Corps stood up [[VMU-3]] in [[2008]] and '''VMU-4''' will be activated in [[2011]]<ref name="2007 Marine Air Plan" />.
| accessdate = 2007-02-28}}</ref> Due to the high operational tempo of the VMU squadrons in recent years, the Marine Corps stood up [[VMU-3]] in [[2008]] and '''VMU-4''' will be activated in [[2011]]<ref name="2007 Marine Air Plan" />.


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|<center>[[Image:VMU-1 squadron insignia.png|40px]]</center>
|<center>'''''Watchdogs'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Watchdogs'''''</center>
|<center>January 21, 1987</center>
|<center>21 January 1987</center>
|<center>[[Marine Air Control Group 38|MACG-38]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Air Control Group 38|MACG-38]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms|MCAGCC Twentynine Palms]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms|MCAGCC Twentynine Palms]], [[California|CA]]</center> <ref>
{{cite web
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| title = Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1
| title = Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1
| work =
| work = Marine Aircraft Group 38
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/macg38/vmu1/
| url = http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/macg38/vmu1/
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| title = Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2
| title = Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2
| work =
| work = Marine Air Control Group 28
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| publisher = United States Marine Corps
| date =
| url = http://www.2maw.usmc.mil/MACG28/vmu2/default.asp
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|<center>'''''Phantoms'''''</center>
|<center>'''''Phantoms'''''</center>
|<center>September 12, 2008</center>
|<center>12 September 2008</center>
|<center>[[Marine Air Control Group 38|MACG-38]], [[3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Air Control Group 38|MACG-38]], [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing|3rd MAW]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms|MCAGCC Twentynine Palms]], [[California|CA]]</center>
|<center>[[Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms|MCAGCC Twentynine Palms]], [[California|CA]]</center>
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Revision as of 23:18, 5 December 2008

This is a list of all of the active squadrons that currently exist in the United States Marine Corps, sorted by type. Most squadrons have changed names and designations many times over the years, so they are listed by their current designation. To see Aviation units sorted by command hierarchy, see aviation combat element.

Squadron designations

The basic tactical and administrative unit of United States Marine Corps aviation is the squadron. Fixed-wing aircraft squadrons (heavier than air) and tiltrotor squadrons are denoted by the letter "V", which comes from the French verb "Voler" (to fly). Rotary wing (helicopter) squadrons use "H." Marine squadrons are always noted by the second letter "M." Squadron numbering is not linear as some were numbered in ascending order and others took numbers from the wing or the ship to which they were assigned.[1] From 1920 to 1941, Marine flying squadrons were identified by one digit numbers. This changed on July 1, 1941 when all existing squadrons were redesignated to a three-digit system. The first two numbers were supposed to identify the squadrons parent group but with the rapid expansion during World War II and frequent transfer of squadrons this system fell apart.[2]

Rotary-Wing Aircraft

Marine Helicopter Squadron

The squadron is responsible for the helicopter transportation of the President of the United States, Vice President, Cabinet members and VIPs. In addition to its VIP transport role, it is also tasked with operational test and evaluation (OT&E) of new flight systems for Marine Corps helicopters.[3] The squadron currently flies the VH-3D Sea King and the VH-60N Blackhawk but these are due to be replaced by the VH-71 Kestrel in the near future.[4]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMX-1
File:Hmx1 official insig.jpg
Nighthawks
1 December 1947
Headquarters Marine Corps
MCAF Quantico, VA[5]

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons

Heavy helicopter squadrons were first formed in 1966 when the Marine Corps began flying the heavy lift CH-53 Sea Stallion during the Vietnam War.[6] Their primary role is moving cargo and equipment with the secondary role of transferring troops ashore in an amphibious assault. Most of the squadrons have transitioned to the larger and more powerful CH-53E Super Stallion; however, three squadrons of the original Sea Stallions still remain.[7] The CH-53Es are the most powerful helicopter in the U.S. military inventory today[8]. Due to a reorganization in Marine aviation, HMH-366 was reactivated in 2008[9] at MCAS Cherry Point.[10]

CH-53D Sea Stallion
CH-53E Super Stallion
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMH-361
Flying Tigers
25 February 1952
MAG-16, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA[11]
HMH-362
Ugly Angels
30 April 1952
MAG-24, 1st MAW
MCAF Kaneohe Bay, HI[12]
HMH-363
Red Lions
2 June 1952
MAG-12, 1st MAW
MCAF Kaneohe Bay, HI[13]
HMH-366
Hammerheads
30 September 2008
MAG-29, 3rd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
HMH-461
Iron Horse
15 March 1944
MAG-29, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[14]
HMH-462
Heavy Haulers
15 April 1944
MAG-16, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA[15]
HMH-463
Pegasus
20 July 1944
MAG-24, 1st MAW
MCAF Kaneohe Bay, HI[16]
HMH-464
Condors
5 April 1944
MAG-26, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[17]
HMH-465
Warhorse
1 December 1981
MAG-16, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA[18]
HMH-466
Wolfpack
30 November 1984
MAG-16, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA[19]
HMH-772
Hustler
15 April 1958
MAG-46, 4th MAW
NASJRB Willow Grove, PA[20]

Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the CH-53E Super Stallion.[21]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMT-302
Phoenix
1 November 1966
MAG-29, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons

The Marine Corps’ light attack squadrons are composite squadrons usually made up of 12 AH-1W Cobras and 6 UH-1N Hueys. The primary missions of the Cobra is close air support, forward air control, reconnaissance and armed escort,[22] while the Huey provides airborne command and control, utility support, supporting arms coordination and medical evacuation.[23] Both airframes are due to be upgraded as part of the H-1 Upgrade Program which will see them get greater power, improved avionics and an 85% commonality of parts. When the aircraft are upgraded, they will have the new nomenclatures AH-1Z[24] and UH-1Y[25][26]. Due to the need for more light attack squadrons, the Marine Corps will be adding three more HMLAs in the next few years.[27] In October 2008, HMLA-467 stood up and HMLA-469 and HMLA-567 are due to activate in 2009. [10] Locations and group assignments of the two new squadrons has yet to be finalized.

AH-1W Cobra
File:Uh-1n takeoff.JPG
UH-1N Huey
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMLA-167
File:Hmla167 insig.jpg
Warriors
1 April 1968
MAG-26, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[28]
HMLA-169
Vipers
30 September 1971
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[29]
HMLA-267
Stingers
15 February 1944
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[30]
HMLA-269
Gunrunners
22 February 1971
MAG-29, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[31]
HMLA-367
Scarface
1 December 1943
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[32]
HMLA-369
Gunfighters
1 April 1972
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[33]
HMLA-467
Sabers
1 October 2008
MAG-29, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[34]
HMLA-773
Red Dog
June 1968
MAG-42, 4th MAW
Naval Air Station Atlanta, GA[35]

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the AH-1W SuperCobra, the UH-1N Twin Huey, as well as transition to the newer AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom variants.[36]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMLAT-303
Atlas
30 April 1982
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadrons

The Marine Corps' HMM squadrons first came to being in 1964 with the fielding of the CH-46 Sea Knight medium helicopter. They provide all-weather, day/night, night vision goggle (NVG) assault transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during amphibious and subsequent operations ashore. Troop assault is their primary function and the movement of supplies and equipment is secondary.[37][38] The CH-46 is currently being replaced by the MV-22B Osprey and HMM squadrons are incrementally being deactivated and coming back as VMMs.[39]

CH-46 Sea Knight
File:268Phrogapr102003.JPG
HMM-268 Phrog in a field outside of Baghdad on April 10 2003
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMM-161
Greyhawks
15 January 1951
MAG-16, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA[40]
HMM-163
Ridge Runners
December 1951
MAG-16, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA[41]
HMM-165
White Knights
July 1, 1965
MAG-16, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA[42]
HMM-166
Sea Elk
September 13, 1985
MAG-16, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA[43]
HMM-262
Flying Tigers
September 1951
MAG-36, 1st MAW
MCAS Futenma, Japan[44]
HMM-264
Black Knights
June 30, 1959
MAG-26, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[45]
HMM-265
Dragons
October 1, 1962
MAG-36, 1st MAW
MCAS Futenma, Japan[46]
HMM-268
Red Dragons
September 15, 1972
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[47]
HMM-364
Purple Foxes
September 1, 1961
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[48]
HMM-365
Blue Knights
July 1, 1963
MAG-29, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[49]
HMM-764
Moonlight
April 15, 1958
MAG-46, 4th MAW
Edwards Air Force Base, CA[50]
HMM-774
Wild Goose
1969
MAG-42, 4th MAW
Naval Station Norfolk, VA[51]

Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the CH-46 Sea Knight.[52]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMMT-164
Knightriders
July 1, 1962
MAG-39, 3rd MAW
MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA

Tiltrotor Aircraft

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadrons

Marine tiltrotor squadrons are new units operating the MV-22 Osprey with their main mission being assault support. The Osprey offers twice the speed, three times the payload, five times the range, and can fly more than twice as high as the helicopters it is destined to replace.[53] As the Marine Corps’ number one aviation acquisition priority, the Osprey is replacing the aging fleet of CH-46 Sea Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters and is a cornerstone of the capstone concept of Expeditionary maneuver warfare. [54] The Marine Corps is planning on transitioning two squadrons a year to the new airframe until all squadrons have made the conversion. [39]

MV-22 Osprey
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMM-162
Golden Eagles
June 30, 1952
MAG-26, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[55]
VMM-261
Raging Bulls
April 5, 1951
MAG-26, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[56]
VMM-263
Thunder Chickens
June 16, 1952
MAG-26, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[57]
VMM-266
Fighting Griffins
April 26, 1983
MAG-26, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC[58]

Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron

The squadron is a joint Marine Corps & Air Force test and development unit. Its mission is to conduct operational testing and evaluation of the MV/CV-22 Osprey and future tiltrotor systems. [59] [60][61]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMX-22
Argonauts
August 28, 2003
Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force
MCAS New River, NC

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron

The squadron provides new and conversion training to both Marine and Air Force pilots and units in the use and maintenance of the Osprey tiltrotor aircraft that is scheduled to replace the Marine Corps' fleet of CH-46 Sea Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters.[62]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMMT-204
Raptors
May 1, 1972
MAG-26, 2nd MAW
MCAS New River, NC

Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Marine Attack Squadrons

After World War II, the Navy decided to combine all of the functions of the scout bomber, torpedo bomber and bomber torpedo communities into the Attack designation.[63]. On July 22 1946, they released Bulletin No. 46-1543, which authorized the formation of attack squadrons; however, the Marine Corps did not form any until 1952[2]. Today, Marine attack squadrons fly the AV-8B Harrier II[64] and are tasked with providing close air support, air interdiction, surveillance and escort of helicopters. Because the STOVL Harrier can operate from amphibious assault ships, expeditionary airfields and tactical remote landing sites, it provides commanders with more flexibility in providing air support.[65] The Harrier is due to be replaced by the F-35B, the STOVL version of the F-35 Lightning II.[66]

AV-8B Harrier II taking off
AV-8B Harrier II landing
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMA-211
Wake Island Avengers
1 January 1937
MAG-13, 3rd MAW
MCAS Yuma, AZ[67]
VMA-214
Black Sheep
1 July 1942
MAG-13, 3rd MAW
MCAS Yuma, AZ[68]
VMA-223
Bulldogs
1 May 1942
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC[69]
VMA-231
Ace of Spades
8 February 1919
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC[70]
VMA-311
Tomcats
1 December 1942
MAG-13, 3rd MAW
MCAS Yuma, AZ[71]
VMA-513
Flying Nightmares
15 February 1944
MAG-13, 3rd MAW
MCAS Yuma, AZ[72]
VMA-542
Tigers
6 March 1944
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC[73]

Marine Attack Training Squadron

TAV-8B

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators to fly the AV-8B Harrier II.[74]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMAT-203
Hawks
July 1, 1947
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons

VMAQ squadrons operate the EA-6B Prowler[75] and are tasked with providing electronic attack, electronic counter-countermeasures, radar jamming and suppression of enemy air defense using the AN/ALQ-99 jamming pod[76] and the AGM-88 HARM. Each of the four squadrons operates five aircraft and are land-based, although they are capable of landing on board U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.[77][78] The Marine Corps has recently solidified plans to install a next-generation jammer on the F-35 Lightning II. It has joined the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet as the launch platform for the jammer, which is scheduled to enter service in 2018.[79]

EA-6B Prowler
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMAQ-1
File:Vmaq1 insig.jpg
Banshees
July 1, 1992
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
[80]
VMAQ-2
Death Jesters
September 15, 1952
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
[81]
VMAQ-3
Moon Dogs
July 1, 1992
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
[82]
VMAQ-4
Seahawks
November 7, 1981
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
[83]

Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons

The Marine Corps' VMFA squadrons fly the single seat F/A-18A and F/A-18C Hornet, and their primary role is to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft attack and destroy surface targets in all weather conditions. Each squadron employs 12 jets.[84][85]

F/A-18C Hornet
F/A-18 Hornet in transonic flight
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMFA-112
File:IMG 0255s.jpg
Cowboys
March 1, 1942
MAG-41, 4th MAW
NASJRB Fort Worth, TX
[86]
VMFA-115
Silver Eagles
July 1, 1943
MAG-31, 2nd MAW
MCAS Beaufort, SC
[87]
VMFA-122
Werewolves
March 1, 1942
MAG-31, 2nd MAW
MCAS Beaufort, SC
[88]
VMFA-142
Gators
March 1, 1942
MAG-42, 4th MAW
Naval Air Station Atlanta, GA
[89]
VMFA-232
Red Devils
September 1, 1925
MAG-11, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA
[90]
VMFA-251
Thunderbolts
December 1, 1941
MAG-31, 2nd MAW
MCAS Beaufort, SC
[91]
VMFA-312
Checkerboard
June 1, 1943
MAG-31, 2nd MAW
MCAS Beaufort, SC
[92]
VMFA-314
Black Knights
October 1, 1943
MAG-11, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA
[93]
VMFA-323
Death Rattlers
August 1, 1943
MAG-11, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA
[94]

Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons (All Weather)

The VMFA(AW) squadrons fly two seat F/A-18B and F/A-18D Hornet. Their primary mission is to attack and destroy surface targets, day or night, under all weather conditions; conduct multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance; provide supporting arms coordination; and intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in all weather conditions. The current F/A-18s saw their first action in Operation Desert Storm after replacing the venerable F-4 Phantom II.[84][85]

F/A-18D dropping bombs
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMFA(AW)-121
Green Knights
June 24, 1941
MAG-11, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA
[95]
VMFA(AW)-224
Bengals
May 1, 1942
MAG-31, 2nd MAW
MCAS Beaufort, SC
[96]
VMFA(AW)-225
Vikings
January 1, 1943
MAG-11, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA
[97]
VMFA(AW)-242
Bats
July 1, 1943
MAG-12, 1st MAW
MCAS Iwakuni, JA
[98]
VMFA(AW)-533
Hawks
October 1, 1943
MAG-31, 2nd MAW
MCAS Beaufort, SC
[99]

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators to fly the F/A-18 Hornet.[100]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMFAT-101
Sharpshooters
January 3, 1969
MAG-11, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA

Marine Fighter Training Squadron

VMFT-401 is the only aggressor squadron in the Marine Corps. They fly the F-5E Tiger II and provide instruction to active and reserve squadrons through dissimilar adversary combat tactics. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.[101]

File:Navy F-5.jpg
F-5E Tiger II
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMFT-401
Snipers
March 18, 1986
MAG-46, 4th MAW
MCAS Yuma, AZ

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons

VMGR squadrons operate the KC-130 Hercules tanker/transport. Their primary missions are aerial and rapid ground refuelling, transportation of personnel and cargo to include MEDEVACs and parachute insertions, flying the airborne version of the Direct Air Support Center (DASC) and emergency resupply into unimproved landing zones.[102][103][104]

KC-130J Hercules of VMGR-252
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMGR-152
Sumos
11 March 1942
MAG-36, 1st MAW
MCAS Futenma, Japan
[105]
VMGR-234
Rangers
1 May 1942
MAG-41, 4th MAW
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX
[106]
VMGR-252
Otis
1 June 1928
MAG-14, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
[107]
VMGR-352
Raiders
1 April 1943
MAG-11, 3rd MAW
MCAS Miramar, CA
[108]
VMGR-452
Yankees
9 September 1988
MAG-49, 4th MAW
Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY
[109]

Marine Transport Squadron

VMR squadrons provide search and rescue support as well as movement of key personnel and critical logistics support around the world. They also provide movement of high priority passengers and cargo during wartime in support of operations and other critical commitments. [110]

UC-35D
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMR-1
Roadrunners
January 1943
H&HS, MCAS Cherry Point
MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons

VMUs operate the RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which provides Marine ground forces with information, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance. They also provide artillery spotting and can assist in search and rescue operations.[111][112] Since 2004, the VMU squadrons have also been operating the Boeing ScanEagle UAV, which is newer, provides longer endurance and can work at higher altitudes.[113]. The Navy/Marine Corps has shown interest in the MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV),[114] which was originally developed to meet the future Tier III requirements of the Marine Corps.[115] Due to the high operational tempo of the VMU squadrons in recent years, the Marine Corps stood up VMU-3 in 2008 and VMU-4 will be activated in 2011[27].

RQ-7 Shadow
Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMU-1
Watchdogs
21 January 1987
MACG-38, 3rd MAW
MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA
[116]
VMU-2
Night Owls
June 1984
MACG-28, 2nd MAW
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
[117]
VMU-3
Phantoms
12 September 2008
MACG-38, 3rd MAW
MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA

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