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3101. General

The primary mission of Marine Corps aviation is to partici-pate as the air component of the MAGTF in the seizure anddefense of advance naval bases and to conduct such landoperations as may be essential for the prosecution of a navalcampaign. A collateral mission is to participate as an integralcomponent of naval aviation in the execution of such otherNavy functions as the fleet commanders so direct.

3102. Expeditionary Aspects

Marine Corps aviation is organized, trained, and equippedto function as the MAGTF ACE. The ACE must beprepared to operate from a variety of sea- and shore-basedfacilities (from naval shipping to austere forward operatingbases (FOBs)) to support MAGTF expeditionary opera-tions. The focus of the ACE is to support the MAGTFduring the assault landing and subsequent operations ashore.Initially, support could be furnished by Marine aircraftsquadrons operating from FOBs within striking distance ofthe amphibious objective area or by V/STOL aircraftoperating from amphibious shipping.

3103. Functions

MAGTF aviation tasks are divided into six functional areasthat guide the commander in planning aviation allocation andemployment. The commander considers the functional areato be used, rather than the specific means (individualweapons system), for accomplishing the mission. Individualweapons systems perform missions that are part of eachfunction of Marine aviation. The six functions of Marineaviation are described in the following paragraphs.a. OAS

OAS is “those air operations conducted against enemyinstallations, facilities, and personnel to directly assist theattainment of MAGTF objectives by the destruction ofenemy resources or the isolation of his military force.”(MCRP 5-12C, Marine Corps Supplement to the DODDictionary of Military and Associated Terms). OASincludes the categories of close air support (CAS) and deepair support (DAS).

(1) CAS. CAS is “air action by fixed- and rotary-wingaircraft against hostile targets which are in close proximity tofriendly forces and which require detailed integration of eachair mission with the fire and movement of those forces.”(Joint Pub 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associ-ated Terms)

(2) DAS. DAS is “air action against enemy targets at sucha distance from friendly forces that detailed integration ofeach mission with fire and movement of friendly forces is notrequired. Deep air support missions are flown on either sideof the fire support coordination line; the lack of a require-ment for close coordination with the fire and movement offriendly forces is the qualifying factor.” (MCRP 5-12C).DAS missions include strike coordination, air interdiction,and armed reconnaissance.

b. Antiair Warfare

AAW is “that action required to destroy or reduce to anacceptable level the enemy air and missile threat. It includessuch measures as the use of interceptors, bombers, antiair-craft guns, surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles, electronicattack, and destruction of the air or missile threat bothbefore and after it is launched. Other measures which aretaken to minimize the effects of hostile air action are cover,concealment, dispersion, deception (including electronic),and mobility.” (Joint Pub 1-02) The primary purpose ofAAW is to gain and maintain some degree of air superiority.

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Marine Aircraft Wings

Section I. Fundamentals

AAW includes both offensive and defensive means toaccomplish its objective.

(1) Offensive AAW. Offensive AAW constitutesoperations conducted against the enemy air or air defensesystem before it can be launched or assume an attackingrole. Offensive AAW operations in or near the objectivearea consist mainly of air attacks to destroy or neutralizehostile aircraft, airfields, radars, air defense systems, andsupporting areas. Offensive AAW includes theater missiledefense (TMD) attack operations and suppression ofenemy air defense operations.

(2) Air Defense. Air defense includes all defensivemeasures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft ormissiles in the earth’s atmosphere or to nullify or reduce theeffectiveness of such attack. There are two forms of airdefense: active and passive.

(a) Active air defense is direct defensive action taken todestroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify orreduce the effectiveness of such an attack. Active airdefense includes the use of aircraft, air defense weapons,supporting weapons (weapons not typically used in an airdefense role), and EW.

(b) Passive air defense constitutes all measures, other thanactive defense, taken to minimize the effects of hostile airaction. These include the use of cover, concealment,camouflage, deception, dispersion, electronic protection,and protective construction. Passive air defense is acommand responsibility of every unit commander.

c. Assault Support

Assault support is “the use of aircraft to provide tacticalmobility and logistic support for the MAGTF, themovement of high priority cargo and personnel within theimmediate area of operations, in-flight refueling, and theevacuation of personnel and cargo.” (Fleet Marine Forcemanual (FMFM) 5-30, Assault Support) The tasks ofassault support fall within the following seven categories:

(1) Combat assault transport provides mobility and logisticsupport to the MAGTF. It can be used to rapidly deployforces, bypass obstacles, or redeploy forces to meet theenemy threat, thus allowing for a rapid buildup of combatpower at a specific time and location.

(2) Aerial delivery operations transport equipment andsupplies to FOBs or remote areas either by landing at thedesired location or through air drop.

(3) Aerial refueling allows MAGTF aircraft to conductflight-ferrying operations, extend time on station, and extendmission range. In addition, aerial refueling aids in the recov-ery of damaged or low-fuel aircraft by extending their time inthe air, when required.

(4) Air evacuation provides transportation of personnel andequipment from FOBs or remote areas by using transporthelicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

(5) TRAP facilitates the recovery of personnel and equip-ment while preventing additional loss. The TRAP mission isan implied task associated with all MAGTF operations.Specially briefed aircrews are assigned to perform TRAPmissions. TRAP missions are conducted when the tacticalsituation prevents the use of traditional search and reservetechniques. TRAP is normally conducted only when survi-vors and their locations are confirmed.

(6) Air logistical support operations are conducted by usingfixed-wing aircraft to provide assault support of MAGTFforces on the ground in much the same manner as helicop-ters. Air logistical support delivers troops, equipment, andsupplies to areas beyond helicopter range and lift capabilityor when surface transportation is slow or unavailable.

(7) Battlespace illumination can be provided by both fixed-and rotary-wing aircraft and is used to provide light in thebattlespace area.

d. Air Reconnaissance

Air reconnaissance is “the acquisition of intelligence informa-tion by employing visual observation and/or sensors in airvehicles.” (FMFM 5-10, Air Recon- naissance)

(1) Visual Reconnaissance. Any airborne platformmay conduct visual aerial reconnaissance operations. Anobserver or pilot can visually search a route, point, or area.Visual aerial reconnaissance is frequently related to offensiveaction such as artillery, naval surface fires (NSF), or airsupport.

(2) Multisensor Imagery Reconnaissance.Multisensor imagery reconnaissance includes photographic,side-looking airborne radar, and infrared reconnaissance

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techniques. When the imagery is processed, it providesintelligence information to all interested commands.

(3) Electronic Reconnaissance. EW-configuredaircraft provide the means to detect, identify, evaluate, andlocate foreign electromagnetic radiation that is emanatingfrom other-than-nuclear detonations or radioactive sources,thereby providing up-to-date electronic order of battle andtechnical intelligence.

e. EW

EW is “any military action involving the use of electromag-netic and directed energy to control the electromagneticspectrum or to attack the enemy.” (Joint Pub 1-02) Thethree major subdivisions of EW are electronic attack (EA),electronic protection, and EW support.

(1) EA is “that division of electronic warfare involving theuse of electromagnetic, directed energy, or antiradiationweapons to attack personnel, facilities, or equipment withthe intent of degrading, neutralizing, or destroying enemycombat capability.” (Joint Pub 1-02)

(2) Electronic protection involves “actions taken to protectpersonnel, facilities, and equipment from any effects offriendly or enemy employment of electronic warfare thatdegrade, neutralize, or destroy friendly combat capability.”(Joint Pub 1-02)

(3) EW support involves “actions tasked by, or underdirect control of, an operational commander to search for,intercept, identify, and locate sources of intentional andunintentional radiated electromagnetic energy for thepurpose of immediate threat recognition.” (Joint Pub 1-02)

f. Control of Aircraft and Missiles

The control of aircraft and missiles involves the coor-dinated employment of facilities, equipment, communica-tions, procedures, and personnel that allows the ACEcommander to plan, direct, and control the efforts of theACE to support accomplishment of the MAGTF’s mission.Control of aircraft and missiles is executed through theMarine Air Command and Control System (MACCS).The control of aircraft and missiles function serves tointegrate the activities of the other five functions of Marineaviation into a coordinated effort.

3104. Marine Aviation Organization

Organizationally, Marine aviation is divided into three activeduty MAWs and one Reserve MAW. Each MAW has aunique organizational structure; these structures are repre-sented in figure 3-1 on page 3-4, figure 3-2 on page 3-5,figure 3-3 on page 3-6, and figure 3-4 on page 3-7. TheMAW provides the personnel and equipment for theMAGTF ACE. Operationally, the ACE task organizes withvarious resources from the MAW that are necessary tocomplete the ACE’s assigned mission.

Typically, the ACE supports a MEF with one or moreMAWs. Support to the MEF may include assets frommore than one MAW that are task organized to form aMAW (reinforced). The ACE supports a MEU with atask-organized squadron that usually consists of a mix ofrotary-wing aircraft, short take-off and landing aircraft, aMarine air control group (MACG) detachment, a fixed-wing Marine aviation logistics squadron (MALS) detach-ment, and a rotary-wing MALS detachment. The ACEnormally supports an SPMAGTF with a task-organizedsquadron that consists of a mix of rotary-wing aircraft, shorttake-off and landing aircraft, a MACG detachment, a fixed-wing MALS detachment, and a rotary-wing MALSdetachment. Actual squadron composition will depend onmission requirements.

MAWs include Marine aircraft, air control, and wingsupport groups. Each group includes the squadrons and/orbattalions that are necessary to complete the groups’ roles inMarine aviation. MAWs and groups are not organizedaccording to tables of organization (T/Os), but rather aretask organized to accomplish the missions assigned. Each ofthe four wings may have a different organization; however,each wing is capable of performing all six functions ofMarine aviation.

3201. General

The notional MAW is task organized to provide a flexibleand balanced aviation organization that is capable of provid-ing the full range of aviation operations in a variety of areaswithout the requirement for prepositioned support, control,and logistical facilities. The MAW is the smallest unit withthe inherent capability of performing all six functions ofMarine aviation. The wing is composed of the subordinateunits depicted in figure 3-5. Aviation organizations smallerthan a wing can provide the capabilities to accomplish anyor all aviation functions by using task organization.

Organization of Marine Corps Forces 3-3

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Figure 3-1. 1st MAW.

MWHS = Marine Wing Headquarters SquadronMAG = Marine Aircraft GroupMACG = Marine Air Control GroupMWSG = Marine Wing Support GroupMALSE = Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron ElementHMH = Marine Heavy Helicopter SquadronHMT = Marine Helicopter Training SquadronVMA = Marine Attack SquadronVMFA = Marine Fighter Attack SquadronVMFA (AW) = VMFA (All-Weather)VMAQ = Marine Tactical EW SquadronHMM = Marine Medium Helicopter SquadronHMLA = Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron

VMGR = Marine Aerial Refueler/Transport SquadronMTACS = Marine Tactical Air Command SquadronMASS = Marine Air Support SquadronMACS = Marine Air Control SquadronMWCS = Marine Wing Communications SquadronTAOC = Tactical Air Operations CenterDET = DetachmentATC = Air Traffic ControlMWSS = Marine Wing Support SquadronUDP = Unit Deployment ProgramBUT = Camp ButlerIWA = IwakuniFUT = Futenma

Legend Notes

UDP Squadron/Detachments Are Not Depicted In Detail. For Details Refer To The UDP Schedule.

UDP Squadron/Detachment

Six-Plane UDP In Support Of 31st MEU.

Administrative Control To MAG-36, Operational Control To 1st MAW.

1

2

3

4

MACG-18Futenma, Japan

MWSG-17Camp Butler, Japan

Aviation SupportElement

Kaneohe Bay, HI

MAG-12Iwakuni, Japan

MAG-36Futenma, Japan

MALSEHMH-362HMH-363HMH-366HMH-463HMT-301

MALS-12VMAVMFA-212VMFAVMFA(AW)VMAQ

MALS-36HMM-262HMM-265HMH (-)HMLA (-)VMGR-152

MTACS-18MASS-2MWCS-18 (BUT)MACS-4 TAOC Det ATC Det (IWA) ATC Det 1st Stinger Battery

MWSS-171 (IWA)MWSS-172 (FUT)

MWHS-1Headquarters

1st MAWCamp Butler, Japan

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2

3

4

2

2

2

2


Figure 3-2. 2d MAW.

Headquarters2d MAW

CPTMWHS-2

MAG-14CPT

MALS-14VMAQ-1VMAQ-2VMAQ-3VMAQ-4VMA-223VMA-231VMA-542VMAT-203VMGR-252VMGRT-253VMU-2

MALS-26HMM-261HMM-264HMM-266HMH-461HMLA-167HMT-204

MALS-29HMM-162HMM-263HMM-365HMH-464

HMLA-269HMT-302

MALS-31VMFA-115VMFA-122VMFA-251VMFA-312VMFA(AW)-224VMFA(AW)-332VMFA(AW)-533

MTACS-28MASS-1MWCS-28MACS-2 (REIN) TAOC DET EW/C DET ATC DET (BOG) ATC DET (CPT) ATC DET (BFT) ATC DET (NR)2d LAAD Battalion

MWSS-27 (BOG)MWSS-272 (NR)MWSS-273 (BFT)MWSS-274

MAG-26NR

MAG-29NR

MAG-31BFT

MACG-28CPT

MWSG-27CPT

VMAT = Marine Attack Training SquadronVMGRT = VMGR TrainingVMU = Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SquadronLAAD = Low-Attitude Air DefenseCPT = Cherry Point, NCBOG = Bogue Field, NCBFT = Beaufort, SCNR = New River, NC

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Figure 3-3. 3d MAW.

MAWTS-1 YUMA MWHS-3Headquarters

3d MAWMIR

MALS-11VMFA-232VMFA-314VMFA-323VMGR-352VMFA(AW)-121VMFA(AW)-242VMFA(AW)-225VMFAT-101

MAG-11MIR

MALS-13VMA-211VMA-214VMA-311VMA-513VMU-1

MALS-16HMM-161HMM-163HMM-164HMH-361HMH-462HMH-465HMH-466

MALS-39HMLA-169HMLA-267HMLA367HMLA-369HMM-165HMM-166HMM-268HMM-364HMT--303

3d LAAD (PEN)MACS-1 (REIN) (YUM) TAOC DET EW/C DET (PEN) ATC DET (PEN) ATC DET (TUS) ATC DET (YUM) ATC DET (TNP)MASS-3 (PEN)MWCS-38MTACS-38

MWSS-371 (YUM)MWSS-372 (PEN)MWSS-373MWSS-374 (MIR)

MAG-13YUM

MAG-16MIR

MAG-39PEN

MACG-38MIR

MWSG-37ELT

MAWTS = Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics SquadronVMFAT = VMFA TrainingPEN = Camp Pendleton, CATUS = Tustin, CAYUM = Yuma, AZTNP = Twentynine Palms, CATMD = Theater Missile DefenseMIR = Miramar, CAELT = El Toro, CA

Legend


Figure 3-4. 4th MAW.

MAG-46MIR

MAG-46 (MIR)MALS-46 (MIR)VMFA-134 (MIR)

MALS-41 (FTW)VMFA-112 (FTW)VMGR-234 (FTW)

MAG-42 (MAR/NOR/NOL)MALS-42 (MAR/NOR/NOL)VMFA-142 (ATL)HMLA-775A (NOL)

MAG-49 (WLG/STW)MALS-49 (STW)VMFA-321 (ADW)VMGR-452 (STW)HMH-772 (WLG)HMLA-773A (JOH)HMLA-775 (PEN)

4th LAAD Battalion (PAS/MAR) MACS-23 (AUR) TAOC DET (AUR) EW/C DET (CHE)MACS-24 (DMN) TAOC DET (DMN) ATC DET (FTW) ATC DET (WLG)MTACS-48 (GLN)MASS-6 (MIR)MWCS-48 (GLN/MIR)

MWSS-471 (FTW/MIN/GBY)MWSS-472 (MAR/WYO/SEL)MWSS-473 (MIR/FRS/WHI)MWSS-474 (WLG/JOH/SOW)

Headquarters4th MAW

(NOL)

MWHS-4 (BEL)MASD(NOL/ADW)

MAG-41FTW

MAG-42MAR

MAG-49WLG

MACG-48GLN

MWSG-47MTC

Legend

MIR = MiramarMTC = SelfridgeNOL = New OrleansNOR = NorfolkPAS = PasedenaPEN = Camp PendletonSEL = SelfridgeSHR = Ft SheridanSOW = Westover ARBSTW = StewartWHI = Whidbey IslandWLG = Willow GroveWYO = Wyoming

MASD = Marine Aviation Support DetachmentADW = AndrewsATL = AtlantaAUR = AuroraBEL = Belle Chase CHE = CheyenneDMN = Dam NeckFRS = FresnoFTW = Ft WorthGBY = Green BayGLN = GlenviewJOH = JohnstownMAR = MariettaMIN = Minneapolis

3202. Marine Wing Headquarters Squad-ron (MWHS)

a. Mission

The MWHS provides command, administrative, andsupply support for a MAW headquarters and certainelements of the MACG.

b. Tasks

w Provide camp facilities and services, including foodservice, for all elements of the Marine wing

headquarters and for the Marine tactical aircommand squadron (MTACS) and Marine wingcommunications squadron (MWCS) of theMACG.

w Maintain the capability of deploying as an integralunit when augmented with maintenance supportpersonnel.

w Provide detachments for supported units asrequired.

w Provide for internal security of the MAWheadquarters.

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Section II. Marine Aircraft Wing

Figure 3-5. Notional MAW.

MAWHeadquarters

USMCOff Enl89 249

USN Off Enl10 9

MACG1

8601

MWSG

USMCOff Enl

76 2,617

USNOff Enl 22 84

USMCOff Enl

234 2,466

USNOff Enl 5 26

MAG VH

USMCOff Enl

334 2,096

USNOff Enl

13 33

Off = OfficerEnl = EnlistedMAG VH = Rotary-Wing Marine Air GroupMAG VF/VA = Fixed-Wing Marine Air Group

Legend

MWHS

USMC Off Enl

7 62

USNOff Enl0 0

MAG VF/VA

USMC Off Enl

306 2,196

USNOff Enl 14 37

Task OrganizedTotals Include Six Aircraft Detachments Provided To The 1st MAW VMGR Squadron.The VMAQ Which Is Based With 2d MAW Squadron, May Provide Detachments To

Other Wings, As Required.

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c. Concept of Organization

This organization will normally function as an integral unit. Itis structured to operate as a subordinate unit of the MAWto support the units mentioned above.

d. Concept of Employment

The MWHS provides support for wing headquarters andcertain elements of the MACG.

e. Administrative Capability

The MWHS is capable of self-administration.

f. Logistic Capabilities

(1) Maintenance. The MWHS is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned equipmentand organizational (2d echelon) maintenance on organicinfantry weapons. Organizational maintenance (2d echelon)on motor transport and engineer equipment is provided bythe Marine wing support group (MWSG). Organizational(2d echelon) maintenance support for communicationsequipment is provided by the MWCS.

(2) Supply. The MWHS is capable of organic supplyfunctions.

(3) Medical. The MWHS is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support for all elements of the wingheadquarters.

(4) Transportation. The MWHS has no logistic trans-portation capabilities; support is provided by the MWSG.

(5) Messing. The MWHS provides food servicesupport for all elements of the wing headquarters, MTACS,and MWCS.

(6) Selected Items of Equipment. For selected itemsof equipment, see table 3-1.3301. General

The mission of the MACG is to provide, operate, andmaintain the MACCS. The MACG contains subordinateunits that provide the major facilities of the MACCS. Itnormally consists of a MTACS, a Marine air supportsquadron (MASS), one Marine air control squadron(MACS), a low-altitude air defense (LAAD) battalion, andan MWCS. (See figure 3-6.)

The tactical air command center (TACC), furnished by theMTACS, is the principal air command agency. The majorair control agencies are the tactical air operations center(TAOC) and Marine air traffic control (ATC) detachments


Table 3-1. Selected Items of Equipment for the MWHS.

TAMNumber Item Quantity

A0662 FMF downsized end-user computer equipment 19A0870 Intermediate suite, IAS, AN/UYQ69(V)2 1A0885 Control system, command global, M61 3A1011 Marine CSS Command and Control System 24A2534 Tactical Combat Operations (TCO) System 4E09893 Machine gun, medium, 7.62 mm, M240G 12

(MATCDs), which are furnished by the MACS, and adirect air support center (DASC), which is furnished by theMASS. The MAGTF’s organic surface-to-air weaponsare provided by the LAAD battalion.

3302. Marine Air Control Group Head-quarters

a. Mission

MACG headquarters coordinates all aspects of aircommand and control and air defense within the MAW. Itprovides the command and staff functions for the MACGcommander when deployed as part of the MAGTF ACE.

b. Tasks

w Provide the CE of the MACG or MACG detach-ment for the MAGTF ACE.

w Plan and coordinate the operations, maintenance,and supply of the MACCS.

w Plan and coordinate the air defense operations of theMAGTF.

w Coordinate with appropriate commands to plan forthe deployment and employment of the MACGand its separately deployable detachments as theMACCS of an ACE.

w Coordinate with other U.S. Services and allies forplanning and conducting MAGTF air operations injoint and multinational force operations.

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Section III. Marine Air Control Group

Figure 3-6. Marine Air Control Group.

MACG

USMCOff Enl

234 2,466

USNOff Enl5 26

MACGHeadquarters

USMCOff Enl13 36

USMCOff Enl4 3

8610

8690

LAAD

USMCOff Enl22 368

USNOff Enl0 8

8620

MTACS

USMCOff Enl20 105

USNOff Enl1 1

8630

MACS

USMCOff Enl58 617

USNOff Enl0 7

8660

USNOff Enl

0 3

MASS

USMCOff Enl40 192

8650

MWCS

USMCOff Enl25 531

Notes

2d And 3d MAWs Have Two Communications Detachments. The MWCS For 1st MAW Has Only One.1st MAW Has Only One Stinger Battery.

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w Advise the ACE commander on applicable matterspertaining to the employment of agencies comprisingthe MACCS.

w Perform command and staff functions associatedwith fulfilling the MACG’s mission.

w Conduct operations while in a nuclear, biological,and chemical (NBC) and/or EW environ- ment.

w Maintain the capability for deploying independentunits.


The MACG headquarters is organized to accomplish thecommand and staff functions necessary to fulfill theMACG’s mission in support of the MAW and MAGTFACE.


The MACG headquarters is employed with the combinedassets of the MACG as a component of the ACE; normallyat the MEF or MEF(FWD) element level. Before establish-ment of a MEF, in conjunction with MAGTF task organi-zation, specific MACG headquarters personnel may berequired to augment the MTACS. For additional informa-tion on MACCS employment, see MCWP 3-25.3,Marine Air Command and Control System Handbook.

e. Administrative Capabilities

The MACG headquarters is capable of self-admin-istration.


(1) Maintenance. All maintenance support is providedby the associated MTACS.

(2) Supply. All supply support is provided by the associ-ated MTACS.

(3) Transportation. All motor transport is provided bythe associated MTACS.

(4) Medical. Medical personnel assigned to the MACGheadquarters medical department are provided to performadministrative functions and to coordinate, oversee, and

augment the actions of those medical personnel who areassigned to subordinate units of the MACG. Routine andemergency medical support will be provided by the medicalpersonnel who are organic to the associated MTACS.

(5) Messing. All food service support is provided by theMWHS.

3303. Marine Tactical Air CommandSquadron

a. Mission

The MTACS provides equipment, maintenance, andoperations for the TACC of the ACE as a component ofthe MAGTF. It equips, mans, operates, and maintains thecurrent operations section of the TACC. It also providesand maintains a facility for the TACC future operations andfuture planning sections and installs and maintains associatedautomated systems.

b. Tasks

w Provide the operational command post (CP) for theACE commander of a MEF or the forwardelement of a MEF.

w Assist in coordinating air operations to meet theoperational requirements of the MEF.

w Assist in planning air operations.

w Maintain the capability to accomplish TACCfunctions while displacing.

w Conduct operations while in an NBC and/or EWenvironment.

w Assist in coordinating with other U.S. Services andallies for the conduct of MAGTF air operations injoint and multinational force operations.

w Perform command and staff functions associatedwith fulfilling the MTACS mission.

w Coordinate with the appropriate commands to planfor the deployment and employment of thesquadron.


w Provide logistical and supply support for theMACG headquarters.


The MTACS is organic to the MACG of the MAW.


The MTACS is employed as an element of the MACG byproviding the TACC, which is the senior agency of theMACCS. MTACS can furnish a TACC capability ofvarying sizes to meet operational needs and the capabilitiesrequired by the ACE and MAGTF commanders. TheTACC battlestaff requires personnel augmentation from theMACG headquarters and the ACE to provide operationsand planning functions. For additional information on theTACC, see MCWP 3-25.4, Tactical Air CommandCenter Handbook.


The MTACS is capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. The MTACS is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all equipment; organiza-tional (2d echelon) maintenance on motor transportequipment, ground-common high-frequency (HF) radios,and infantry weapons; intermediate (3d echelon) mainte-nance on electrical systems of mobile electric powergenerators, air conditioning equipment, and ground-common communications-electronics equipment except HFradios and switchboards; and intermediate (3d and 4thechelon) maintenance on aviation-peculiar criticallow-density secondary repairables and end items.

(2) Supply. The MTACS is capable of performingsupply and fiscal functions that are required for squadronand MACG headquarters operations and managing secon-dary repairable floats for critical low-density aviation-peculiar equipment.

(3) Transportation. The MTACS possesses sufficientmotor transport equipment to support operations once theTACC is emplaced. It requires external support for equip-ment deployment, echelon displacement, materiel handling,and motor transport retrieval.

(4) Medical. The MTACS is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support required to meet squadronand associated MACG headquarters needs by usingorganic Navy corpsmen.

(5) Messing. Food service support is provided by theMWHS.

(6) Selected Items of Equipment. For selected itemsof equipment, see table 3-2.

3304. Marine Air Control Squadron

a. Mission

The MACS provides air surveillance and control of aircraftand surface-to-air weapons for AAW; continuousall-weather radar and nonradar ATC services and airspacemanagement in support of a MAGTF.

b. Tasks

w Perform command and staff functions associatedwith fulfilling the MACS mission.

w Coordinate with appropriate commands to plan forthe deployment and employment of the squadronand its separately deployable detachments.

w Provide deployable detachments that are capable ofair surveillance, airspace management, and controlof aircraft and SAMs for AAW in support of theMAGTF.

w Provide deployable detachments that are capable ofproviding ATC services at existing or expeditionaryairfields and remote area landing sites.

w When reinforced with a TMD detachment, provideSAM fires in assigned zones in defense of vital areasand installations therein against theater missile attack,and be prepared to engage surviving fixed-wingaircraft and helicopter threats.

w Serve as the operational point of contact betweenthe MACCS and national/international ATCagencies.


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The MACS (see figure 3-7a) is comprised of a squadronheadquarters, a TAOC detachment, and two ATC detach-ments. One MACS organization includes four TMDdetachments. The TMD detachment is designed with a lifta-ble T/O and table of equipment (T/E) that can be assignedto support any MACS with TMD assets. A reinforcedMACS is shown in figure 3-7b on page 3-14.


The MACS is organized and equipped for employment inthe ACE of a MEF. TAOC, ATC, and TMD detach-ments, augmented by the appropriate elements of theheadquarters, may be deployed separately to provide aircontrol, ATC, and TMD of vital areas for a task-organizedMAGTF. For additional information on MACS

detachments, see MCWP 3-25.6, Sector Antiair WarfareCoordinator Handbook; MCWP 3-25.7, Tactical AirOperations Center Handbook; MCWP 3-25.8, MarineAir Traffic Control Detach- ment Handbook; andMCWP 3-25.9, Air Defense Detachment Handbook.


The MACS headquarters is capable of self-admini-stration. The TAOC, EW/C, and ATC detachments arecapable of limited self-administration.

f. Logistic Capability

(1) Maintenance. The MACS is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all equipment;


Table 3-2. Selected Items of Equipment for the MTACS.


A0012 Contingency Theater Automated Planning System 1A0013 Operations central, AN/TYQ-51 1A0625 Emulator unit, data link, SM822/GYQ 1A0662 FMF downsized end-user computer equipment 17A1115 Operations group (TACC), AN/TYA1 1A2534 Tactical Combat Operations (TCO) System 2D1059 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M923A1 8D1061 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, long bed, M928 6

Multiple Source Correlation System 1

Figure 3-7a. Marine Air Control Squadron.

MACS (OCONUS)

USMCOff Enl38 339

USNOff Enl

0 3

8630

MACSHeadquarters

USMCOff Enl10 61

USNOff Enl

0 3

8631

ATCDetachment

8633

USMCOff Enl4 72

TAOCDetachment

8632

USMCOff Enl20 134

organizational (2d echelon) maintenance on motor transportequipment, ground-common HF radios, and infantryweapons; intermediate (3d echelon) maintenance on electri-cal systems of mobile electric power generators, refrigera-tion units, air conditioning equipment, and ground-commoncommunications-electronics equipment except for HFradios; intermediate (3d and limited 4th echelon) mainte-nance on aviation-peculiar secondary repairables and enditems; and organizational and intermediate (1st through 4thechelon) maintenance on assigned Navy-furnishedequipment.

(2) Supply. The MACS is capable of performing supplyand fiscal functions that are required for squadron opera-tions and managing secondary repairable floats for aviation-peculiar equipment. The MACS requires support from aMALS for missile resupply and for performing Navy supplyand fiscal functions.

(3)Transportation. The MACS possesses sufficientorganic motor transport equipment to satisfy the routineadministrative transportation requirements of the squadron.It requires support from an MWSG for the movement andtactical emplacement of TAOC, EW/C, and ATC detach-ment equipment.

(4) General Engineering. Intermediate mechanicalmaintenance (3d and 4th echelon) for mobile electric powergenerators and air conditioners is provided by the FSSG.

(5) Health Services. The MACS is capable of provid-ing routine and emergency medical support by using organicNavy corpsmen.

(6) Messing. Food service support is provided by theMWSG or supported unit.(7) Selected Items of Equipment. For selected itemsof equipment, see table 3-3.

3305. Marine Wing CommunicationsSquadron

a. Mission

The MWCS provides expeditionary communications forthe ACE of a MEF, including the phased deployment oftask-organized elements thereof.

b. Tasks

w Provide for the effective command of subordinatedetachments.

w Assist in the systems planning and engineering ofACE communications. Install, operate, and maintainexpeditionary communications for command andcontrol of the MEF ACE.

w Provide operational systems control centers, asrequired, to coordinate communication functionsinternally and externally to the ACE.

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Figure 3-7b. Marine Air Control Squadron (Reinforced).

MACS (REIN)(CONUS)

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w Provide calibration and repair facilities for all ground-common test measurement diagnostic equipment(TMDE) in the MAW.

w Provide the digital backbone communicationssupport for the ACE CE, FOBs, and MACCSagencies for up to two airfields per detachment.

w Provide tactical automated switching and telephoneservices for the ACE CE and the TACC.

w Provide electronic message distribution for the ACECE, primary MACCS agencies, and tenant units.

w Provide external single-channel radio and radioretransmission communications support for ACEoperations as required.

w Provide deployed wide area network (WAN) anddeployed local area network (LAN) server supportfor the ACE CE and primary MACCS agencies.

w Provide the support cryptographic site for allground-common and MACCS-assigned commu-nications security equipment within the ACE.

w Plan and coordinate individual and unit training asrequired to qualify subordinate detachments fortactical deployment and combat operations.

w Provide maintenance support for ground-commoncommunications equipment in the MAW.


The MWCS consists of a headquarters element and one ortwo MWCS detachments.


The MWCS provides communications support for theACE headquarters and TACC. Each MWCS detachmentmay be independently deployed to provide externalcommunications for up to two airfields and four forwardbases. For additional information on the MWCS, seeMCWP 3-25.12, Marine Wing Communications Squad-ron Handbook (under development).


The MWCS and detachments are capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. The MWCS is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all organic equipment;organizational (2d echelon) maintenance on infantry


Table 3-3. Selected Items of Equipment for the MACS.

TAM MACS MACS (Rein)Number Item Quantity Quantity

A1415 Radar set, lightweight battlefield surveillance radar (LBSR), AN/PPS15A(V)2 2 4

A1500 Radar set, ATC, lightweight, AN/TPS63B 2 2A1503 Radar set, 3D, lightweight, AN/TPS59(V)3 1 2A2525 Tactical air operations module (TAOM),

AN/TYQ23(V)1 4 6D1059 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M923A1 14 14D1061 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, long bed, with winch, M928 6 14Q0945 ATC tower system, AN/TSQ-120 A/B 2 4Q0960 TACAN, AN/TRN-44 2 4E0989 Machine gun, medium, 7.62 mm, ground

version, M240G 17 20Q2115 Precision approach radar, AN/TPN-22 2 4

Marine remote area approach and landing

weapons, engineer, motor transport, and automated dataprocessing equipment; intermediate- level (3d echelon)maintenance on communications- electronics equipment,communications security equipment, automated dataprocessing equipment, electrical systems of mobile electricpower generators, and air conditioning/refrigeration equip-ment; and inter-mediate-level (4th echelon) maintenancesupport for assigned critical low-density ground-commonend items and associated secondary repairables. It is alsocapable of providing support cryptographic sites for allground-common and MACCS-assigned communicationssecurity equipment within the ACE and calibration ofTMDE.

(2) Supply. The MWCS is capable of performingsupply and fiscal functions that are required for squadronoperations and managing secondary repairable float for criti-cal low-density ground communications-electronics equip-ment and associated A stocks.

(3) Transportation. The MWCS possesses sufficientorganic motor transport equipment to satisfy the routineadministrative requirements of the squadron. Additionaltransportation requirements are provided by the MWSG.

(4) Medical. Medical support is provided by theMWSG.

(5) Messing. Food service support is provided by theMWSG or the supported unit.

(6) Selected Items of Equipment. For selecteditems of equipment, see table 3-4.3306. Marine Air Support Squadron

a. Mission

The MASS provides DASC capabilities for control andcoordination of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft operating indirect support of MAGTF forces.

b. Tasks

w Provide operational planning for MAGTF airsupport operations.

w Receive, coordinate, and process immediaterequests for direct air support.

w Provide equipment, facilities, and personnel for theoperation of air support elements.

w Conduct air support control as required to meetMAGTF operational requirements.

w Maintain the ability to provide continuous control ofdirect air support while displacing by echelon.

w Provide personnel and facilities for the simultaneousoperation of the DASC and DASC (airborne).

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Table 3-4. Selected Items of Equipment for the MWCS.


A0248 Central office, telephone, automatic, AN/TTC42(V) 3A1795 Radio set, AN/GRC 193B(V) 25A1930 Radio set, AN/MRC110A 8A1935 Radio set, AN/MRC 138B(V) 10A1955 Terminal set, radio, AN/MRC142 12A1957 Radio set, AN/MRC145 8A2069 Radio set, UHF, AN/PRC113(V)3 8A2070 Radio set, manpack, AN/PRC119A 30A2164 Radio set, AN/VRC83(V)2 4A2167 Radio set, vehicular, AN/VRC88A 6A2179 Terminal, radio, troposcatter, digital, AN/TRC170(V)5 16A2505 Switchboard, telephone, automatic, SB3614(V)TT 2A2508 Switching unit, telephone, automatic, SB3865 4D1059 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M923A1 5

w Coordinate and integrate MAGTF direct airsupport operations with those of other Services,allies, and nations.


The MASS is organic to the MACG. When supporting theMAGTF, the MASS is task organized as part of the ACE.


The MASS supports the MAGTF by control, coordina-tion, and integration of direct air support operations insupport of naval expeditionary, joint, and multinationaloperations. For additional information on the DASC, seeMCWP 3-25.5, Direct Air Support Center Handbook.


The MASS is capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. The MASS is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all equipment; organiza-tional (2d echelon) maintenance on motor transportequipment, ground-common HF radios, and infantryweapons; intermediate (3d echelon) maintenance on electri-cal systems of mobile electric power generators, air condi-tioning equipment, and ground-commoncommunications-electronics equipment except for HFradios; and intermediate (3d and 4th echelon) maintenanceon aviation-peculiar critical low-density secondary repair-ables and end items.

(2) Supply. The MASS is capable of performing supplyand fiscal functions that are required for squadron opera-tions and managing secondary repairable floats for criticallow-density aviation-peculiar equipment.

(3) Transportation. The MASS possesses sufficientmotor transport equipment to provide for the combat trans-portation requirements of the squadron. This includes theability to displace in echelon.

(4) Medical. The MASS is capable of providing routineand emergency support by using organic Navy corpsmen.

(5) Messing. Food service support is provided by thesupporting element.

(6) Selected Items of Equipment. For a list of itemsof equipment, see table 3-5 on page 3-18.

3307. Low-Altitude Air Defense Battalion

a. Mission

The LAAD battalion provides close-in, low-altitude,surface-to-air weapons fires in defense of MAGTF assetsdefending forward combat areas, maneuver forces, vitalareas, installations, and/or units engaged inspecial/independent operations.

b. Tasks

w Provide for the effective command, administrative,communications, supply, and logistic support ofsubordinate batteries.

w Maintain a primary capability as a highly mobile,vehicle-mounted, and man-portable surface-to-airweapons component of the MAGTF with theability to rapidly deploy in the assault echelon of anexpeditionary operation.

w Provide surface-to-air weapons support for unitsengaged in special/independent operations.

w Provide for the separate deployment of subordinatebatteries and platoons to accommodate specialtactical situations and task organizations.

w Plan and coordinate requirements for liaison andcombinations with appropriate commands toensure the most effective integration of LAAD unitswithin the integrated air defense system.

w Provide early warning of hostile air threats to otherelements of the air defense system.


The LAAD battalion is comprised of a battalion headquar-ters, a headquarters and service (H&S) battery, and twofiring batteries. The H&S battery has been divided into anH&S battery (-) and an H&S battery detachment. Thisorganization facilitates the logistical support of separatelydeployed firing batteries. (See figure 3-8.)



The LAAD battalion is organized to provide LAADcapabilities that are consistent with the size of the MAGTFand the scope of the air defense plan. The battalion willnormally be employed within the integrated air defensesystem of the MEF. For additional information on theLAAD battalion, see MCWP 3-25.10, Low Altitude AirDefense Battalion Handbook.


The H&S battery, as well as each firing battery, is capableof self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. The LAAD battalion is capable oforganizational (1st echelon) maintenance of organic surface-to-air weapons system components and training devices;organizational (1st and 2d echelon) maintenance of all otherorganic equipment, including motor transport, engineering,communications, and individual weapons; and intermediate(3d and 4th echelon) maintenance on the Avenger weaponsystem, except for the missiles.

(2) Supply. The LAAD battalion is capable of organicsupply.

3) Transportation. The LAAD battalion possessessufficient organic motor transport assets to support the unitmission.

(4) Medical. The LAAD battalion is capable of providingroutine and emergency medical support by using organicNavy corpsmen.

(5) Messing. The LAAD battalion is capable of provid-ing organic food service support.

(6) Selected Items of Equipment. For a list of equip-ment items, see table 3-6.

3401. General

The MAG is an administrative and tactical CE. It is thesmallest aviation unit that is designed for independent opera-tions with no outside assistance except access to a source ofsupply. Each MAG is task organized for the assignedmission. There are two types of MAGs within the MAW:rotary-wing (MAG VH) and fixed-wing (MAG VF/VA).

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Table 3-5. Selected Items of Equipment for the MASS.


A0010 Airborne mobile direct air support central, AN/UYQ3A(V)2 2A0011 Fire Support Command and Control System, AN/UYK102 3A0512 Direct air support central (improved), AN/TSQ155(V) 2A0556 Downsized/improved mobility (IDASC PIP Phase I) 12A1415 Radar set (LBSR), AN/PPS15A(V)2 3D1059 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M932A1 19D1061 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, long bed, M928 6D1212 Truck, wrecker, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M936 1E0312 Dual mount, machine gun, MK93 Mod 0 32E0980 Machine gun, .50 cal, Browning, heavy barrel, flexible, M2 8E0989 Machine gun, medium, 7.62 mm, M240G 3

(See figures 3-9 and 3-10.) The primary mission of a MAGVF/VA is to conduct AAW and OAS operations fromadvance bases, FOBs, and aircraft carriers. MAGVF/VAs may consist of any combination of Marine attacksquadron (VMAs), Marine fighter attack squadrons(VMFAs), Marine all-weather fighter attack squadrons(VMFA(AW)s), Marine aerial refueler transport squadrons(VMGRs), Marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) squad-rons (VMUs), Marine tactical EW squadrons (VMAQs),or MALS (fixed wing). The primary mission of the MAGVH is to provide assault support. Normally, the MAG VHincludes one Marine light/attack helicopter squadron

(

HMLA), three Marine medium helicopter squadrons(HMMs), and two Marine heavy helicopter squadrons(HMHs), and one MALS (rotary wing). Each fixed- androtary-wing MAG has a MALS.

3402. Marine Air Group Headquarters

a. Mission


Figure 3-8. LAAD Battalion.

BatteryHeadquarters

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BatteryUSMC

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BatteryUSMC

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Table 3-6. Selected Items of Equipment for the LAAD Battalion.


A0025 Communications platform, air defense (ADCP), AN/MSQ124 8A0891 Radar set, alert, defense, tactical, AN/UPS3 15D1059 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M923A1 4D1212 Truck, wrecker, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M936 1E0727 Interrogator set, IFF (Stinger), AN/PPX3B 180E0990 Machine gun, .50 cal, M923 33E0993 Machine gun, 7.62 mm, M60E3 8E1836 Control central, battery, missile, guided (Avenger), AN/TWQ1 60

The MAG headquarters provides the staff support neces-sary for the effective command of subordinate squadrons ofthe MAG.

b. Tasks

w Perform those command and staff functions that arenecessary to accomplish the MAG mission.

w Plan and coordinate the deployment and employ-ment of the MAG and its separately deployablesquadrons.

w Plan and coordinate individual and unit training toprepare subordinate squadrons for tactical deploy-ment and combat operations.

w Provide Marine Corps property supply support forsubordinate squadrons.

w Maintain cognizance over all fiscal functions accom-plished within the MAG.


The MAG headquarters is organized into individual depart-ments that are capable of performing the broad range ofrequired staff functions.


The MAG headquarters will be employed with the ACE,where it may function in either a senior or subordinate staffrole.


The MAG headquarters is capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. The MAG headquarters is capable oforganizational (1st echelon) maintenance on all organicMarine Corps equipment and organizational (2d echelon)maintenance of assigned infantry weapons and NBCequipment.

(2)Supply. The MAG headquarters is capable of provid-ing the Marine Corps supply and fiscal functions that arerequired for MAG operations.

(3) Medical. The MAG headquarters is capable ofproviding routine and emergency medical support.

(4) Transportation. Motor transport is provided by theMarine wing support squadron (MWSS).

(5) Messing. Food service is provided by the MWSS.

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Section IV. Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)


Figure 3-10. Notional MAG (Fixed Wing).

MAG (VF/VA)

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MALS(Fixed Wing)

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VMFA(AW)

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VMGR

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Figure 3-9. Notional MAG (Rotary Wing).

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MAG (VH)

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8940

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8960

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3403. Marine Aviation Logistics Squad-ron: Fixed Wing/Rotary Wing

a. Mission

The MALS provides aviation-logistic support, guidance,and direction to MAG squadrons on behalf of thecommanding officer, as well as logistic support for Navy-funded equipment in the supporting MWSS, MACS, andMarine wing mobile calibration complex.

b. Tasks

w Provide intermediate-level maintenance for aircraftand aeronautical equipment of all supported unitsand, when authorized, perform first- degree repairon specific engines.

w Provide aviation supply support for aircraft andNavy-funded equipment to all supported units.

w Provide class V(A) ammunition logistic support tothe MAG’s squadrons. This support encompassesthe requisitioning, storage, handling, assembly, trans-portation, and inventory reporting of class V(A)ammunition. Be capable of planning for and operat-ing an airfield ammunition issue point at expeditionaryairfields.

w Interpret, implement, audit, inspect, and provideoversight for the MAG commanding officer of allpolicies and procedures relating to the administrationand management of operations and maintenance,Navy funds (except temporary additional dutyfunds), aviation supply, aircraft maintenance, aircraftordnance, avionics, and cryogenics production for allunits/squadrons within a MAG.

w Coordinate with the MWSG, the MACG, theMAW calibration complex, and other supportingNavy and Marine Corps activities/agencies inplanning for the support required to execute theMarine aviation logistic support program(MALSP).

w Screen and inspect nonserviceable aeronauticalmateriel for testing and repair, shipment to anotherrepair facility, or disposal.

w Maintain the capability to deploy and provideMALSP support packages (including personnel) asan integral unit or as tailored logistic elements

assigned to another MALS to support MAGaircraft assigned to a different MAG/ ACE.

w Conduct individual and unit training to qualifyorganic and supported squadron personnel forperforming assigned missions and tasks.

w Provide data processing support to facilitate execu-tion of the aviation supply, aircraft maintenance, andNavy-funded (except temporary additional dutyfunds) financial management functions of the MAG.


This squadron is organized as a core unit that is supple-mented by aircraft-specific, MWSS, and MACS augmen-tees. This concept allows the squadron to provide logisticalsupport to the MAG’s aircraft squadrons, MWSSs, andMACSs in garrison or as a task-organized ACE.


The MALS is employed as an integral unit of a MAG withinan ACE or can provide elements/support packages toanother MALS that is supporting a MAGTF ACE.


The MALS is capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. The MALS is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all organic MarineCorps equipment and organizational (2d echelon) mainte-nance on assigned infantry weapons.

(2) Supply. The MALS is capable of performingaviation supply and fiscal functions that are required tosupport MAG operations and aircraft maintenance.

(3) Medical. The MALS is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support.

(4) Transportation. Transportation is provided by theMWSS.

(5) Messing. Food service support is provided by theMWSS.3404. Marine Aerial Refueler TransportSquadron

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a. Mission

The VMGR provides aerial refueling service in support ofFleet Marine Force (FMF) air operations and providesassault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies.

b. Tasks

w Provide tactical aerial refueling service to FMFunits.

w Provide long-range aerial refueling service for airmovement of FMF squadrons when other suitablemeans of aerial refueling services are not readilyavailable.

w Provide assault air transport for air-landed andair-delivered troops, supplies, and equipment whenother suitable means of assault air transport are notreadily available.

w Provide an aircraft platform for the airborneDASC.

w Provide ground refueling service to aircraft whenother suitable means of aircraft refueling are notavailable.

w Provide air transport service for the evacuation ofcasualties and noncombatants when other meansof transportation are not available.

w Within the capability of assigned aircraft and equip-ment, maintain the capability to operate under day,night, and all weather flying conditions; operateto/from a logistic air head, advance base, expedi-tionary airfield, or tactical landing zone in the objec-tive area or battle area; and operate with or withoutthe assistance of airborne, surface, or groundcontrollers.


The VMGR will function either as an integral unit or asseparate detachments. Two detachments within the squad-ron organization provide the capability to conduct dual-siteoperations and support simultaneous contingencies. TheVMGR has 12 KC-130 aircraft.d. Concept of Employment

This squadron will normally be employed in general supportof FMFs as directed by the MAGTF commander. The unitmay be employed either as an entire squadron or as twosix-plane detachments.


This squadron is capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. This squadron is capable of 1st and2d echelon maintenance on all assigned equipment andinfantry weapons and of providing organizational mainte-nance on assigned aircraft.

(2) Supply. Supply support is provided by the MALSand the MAG headquarters.

(3) Transportation. Transportation support is providedby the MWSS.

(4) Medical. The VMGR is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support.

(5) Messing. Food service support is provided by theMWSS.

3405. Marine Tactical Electronic WarfareSquadron

a. Mission

The VMAQ conducts airborne EW in support of FMFoperations.

b. Tasks

w Conduct airborne EA and EW support operations.w Conduct EA in support of training of FMF units or

other forces as assigned.w Process and provide mission data from tape record-

ings obtained on EW missions for updating andmaintaining an electronic order of battle.

w Maintain the capability of operating from aircraftcarriers, advance bases, and expeditionary airfields.

w Maintain the capability to operate during darknessand under all weather conditions.


w Maintain the capability to deploy or conductextended-range operations that require aerialrefueling.

w Perform organizational maintenance on assignedaircraft.


The VMAQ is organized to function independently with itsown logistic and administrative support capabilities. Thesquadron is structured to operate as a subordinate unit of aMAG or carrier air wing. Each squadron has five EA-6Baircraft.


The VMAQ will normally be employed in general supportof the FMF or other assigned forces.




(1) Maintenance. This squadron is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned MarineCorps-funded equipment and organizational (2d echelon)maintenance on infantry weapons. It is authorized toperform 1st through 4th echelon maintenance on TacticalElectronic Reconnaissance Processing and EvaluationSystem (TERPES) commercial-off-the-shelf or nondevel-opmental items (COTS/NDI), with 5th echelon mainte-nance being performed by equipmentmanufacturers/vendors. It is capable of performing organ-izational maintenance on assigned aircraft and Navy-fundedequipment. Intermediate-level ordnance, avionics, aircraftmaintenance, and other aviation logistic support is providedby the supporting MALS.


(3) Transportation. Motor transport support isprovided by the MWSS.

(4) Medical. The VMAQ is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support.


3406. Marine Unmanned Aerial VehicleSquadron

a. Mission

The VMU operates and maintains a UAV system toprovide unmanned aerial reconnaissance support to theMAGTF.

b. Tasks

w Conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and targetacquisition (RSTA). This includes performingairborne surveillance of designated target areas,MAGTF areas of interest/influence, and other areasas directed; airborne surveillance for search andrescue (SAR) and TRAP; and reconnaissance ofhelicopter approach and retirement lanes in supportof vertical assaults.

w Provide real-time target information to the DASCand fire support coordination center (FSCC) tofacilitate adjusting fire missions and CAS.

w Provide information to assist adjusting indirect- fireweapons and to support and facilitate DAS and airinterdiction.

w Collect battle damage assessments (BDAs).

w Support rear area security.

w Provide remote receive capability and liaison todesignated units.

w Conduct individual and unit training to prepare fortactical employment and combat operations.


The VMU is organic to the MAW and is structured tooperate as a subordinate unit of one of the MAGs. TheVMU is organized into various sections that give it thecapability to operate and maintain one UAV system andassociated support equipment. Its MALS augment sectionis designed to provide intermediate-level aviation mainte-nance and supply support. The VMU has one Pioneersystem with five UAVs.

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The VMU can support any size MAGTF. Normalemployment would be as an integral unit of an ACE insupport of MAGTF operations. The squadron is capable oflimited independent operations.


The squadron is capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. The squadron is capable of conduct-ing 1st and 2d echelon maintenance on assigned MarineCorps ground equipment, including motor transport,engineering and communications equipment, and infantryweapons. The CSS detachment (CSSD) performs 3d and4th echelon maintenance on ground equipment. The squad-ron is also capable of performing organizational maintenanceon aviation equipment. The MALS performs limited,specialized intermediate-level maintenance on aviationequipment.

(2) Supply. Supply support is provided by the MAG andthe MALS.

(3) Transportation. The squadron is capable of provid-ing sufficient motor transportation to displace the operationalcapability of one UAV system. Additional transportationsupport is required to displace all equipment of the VMUsimultaneously.

(4) Medical. The squadron is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support.


3407. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron

a. Mission

The VMFA intercepts and destroys enemy aircraft under allweather conditions and attacks and destroys surfacetargets.b. Tasks

w Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in conjunctionwith ground or airborne fighter control under allweather conditions.

w Maintain the capability to attack and destroy surfacetargets by using all types of conventional weaponsthat are compatible with assigned aircraft.

w Provide escort of friendly aircraft under all weatherconditions.

w Maintain the capability to deploy and operate fromaircraft carriers and advance bases.

w Conduct day and night CAS under adverse weatherconditions.

w Maintain the capability to deploy or conductextended-range operations by using aerial re-fueling.

w Maintain the capability to conduct suppression ofenemy air defense (SEAD) operations.



This squadron will normally function as an integral unit. It isstructured to operate as a subordinate unit of a MAG. Eachsquadron has 12 F/A-18A/C aircraft.


The VMFA will normally be employed as an integral unit ofan ACE.

e. Administrative CapabilitiesThis squadron is capable of self-administration.


(1)Maintenance. The VMFA is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned equipmentand organizational (2d echelon) maintenance on infantryweapons. It is capable of performing organizational mainte-nance on assigned aircraft and support equipment.




(4) Medical. This squadron is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support.


3408. Marine All-Weather Fighter AttackSquadron

a. Mission

The VMFA(AW) attacks and destroys surface targets, dayor night, under adverse weather conditions; conductsmultisensor imagery reconnaissance; provides supportingarms coordination; and intercepts and destroys enemyaircraft under all weather conditions.

b. Tasks

w Conduct day and night CAS, under all weatherconditions.

w Conduct day and night DAS, under adverseweather conditions, including armed reconnais-sance, radar search and attack, air interdiction, andstrikes against enemy installations, by using all typesof weapons that are compatible with assignedaircraft.

w Conduct multisensor imagery reconnaissance,including prestrike and poststrike target damageassessment and visual reconnaissance.

w Conduct day and night supporting arms coordina-tion, including forward air control, tactical air coordi-nation, and artillery/naval gunfire spot- ting.

w Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in conjunctionwith ground and airborne fighter direction.

w Conduct battlespace illumination and target il-lumination.

w Conduct armed escort of friendly aircraft.w Maintain the capability to operate from aircraft carri-

ers, advance bases, and expeditionary airfields.

w Maintain the capability to deploy or conductextended-range operations by using aerial re-fueling.

w Maintain the capability to conduct SEADoperations.



The VMFA(AW) will normally function as an integral unit.It is structured to operate as a subordinate unit of a MAG.Each squadron has 12 F/A-18D aircraft.


This squadron will normally be employed as an internal unitof an ACE.




(1) Maintenance. This squadron is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned MarineCorps equipment and organizational (2d echelon) mainte-nance on infantry weapons. It is also capable of performingorganizational maintenance on assigned aircraft and supportequipment.

(2) Supply. Supply support is provided by the MALSand MAG headquarters.

(3) Transportation. Motor transport is provided by theMWSS.


(5) Messing. Food service is provided by the MWSS.

3409. Marine Attack Squadron

a. Mission

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The VMA attacks and destroys surface targets under dayand night visual meteorological conditions and provideshelicopter escort.

b. Tasks

w Conduct CAS.

w Conduct armed reconnaissance, air interdiction,and strikes against enemy installations by using alltypes of conventional munitions that are compatiblewith assigned aircraft.

w Conduct air defense operations within the capabilityof assigned aircraft.

w Maintain the capability to operate during darknessand under instrument conditions.

w Maintain the capability of deployment or extendedoperations by employing aerial refueling.

w Maintain the capability to operate from aboard carri-ers, other suitable seagoing platforms, expeditionaryairfields, and remote tactical landing sites.

w Conduct armed-escort missions in support ofhelicopter operations.



This squadron will function either as an integral unit or as asquadron (-) with a deployed aircraft detachment. Thisconcept of organization facilitates dual-site operations,provides for the support of simultaneous contingencies, andallows for the fulfillment of continuous unit deploymentprogram requirements. Each squadron has 16 AV-8Baircraft, 10 in the squadron and 6 in the detachment.


This squadron will normally be employed as an integral unitof an ACE. The squadron may be employed as a completesquadron or as a squadron (-) with a deployed six-aircraftdetachment.




(1) Maintenance. This squadron is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned MarineCorps equipment and organizational (2d echelon) mainte-nance on infantry weapons. It is also capable of performingorganizational maintenance on assigned aircraft and supportequipment.





3410. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron(CH-53D)

a. Mission

The HMH provides assault helicopter transport of heavyweapons, equipment, and supplies during amphibiousoperations and subsequent operations ashore.

b. Tasks

w Provide combat assault transport of heavyweapons, equipment, and supplies as a primaryfunction.

w Provide combat assault transport of troops (exclu-sive of initial assault wave infantry) as a secondaryfunction.

w Conduct tactical retrieval and recovery operationsfor downed aircraft, equipment, and personnel.

w Conduct assault support for evacuation operationsand other maritime special operations.

w Provide support for mobile forward arming andrefueling points (FARPs).


w Augment local SAR and provide aeromedicalevacuation of casualties from the field to suitablemedical facilities or other aeromedical aircraft.

w Provide airborne control and coordination for assaultsupport operations.

w Maintain a self-defense capability from ground-to-airand air-to-air threats.

w Maintain the capability to operate from amphibiousshipping, other floating bases, and austere shorebases, as required.

w Maintain the capability to operate at night, in adverseweather conditions, and under instrument flightconditions at extended ranges.

w Perform organizational maintenance on assignedaircraft in all environmental conditions.


This squadron will function either as an integral unit or as asquadron (-) with one or two separate detachments. Thisconcept of organization facilitates dual-site operations,provides support for simultaneous contingencies, and allowsfor the fulfillment of continuous unit deployment programrequirements. Each squadron has eight CH-53D aircraftorganized in two detachments of four aircraft each. Allsquadrons fall under the aviation support element based inKanehoe Bay, HI. Squadrons are sourced out as opera-tional needs arise.


This squadron, or its separate detachments, will normally beemployed as an integral unit of an ACE. The squadron maybe employed as a single unit or with one or two separatefour-plane detachments.




(1) Maintenance. This squadron is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned equipmentand organizational (2d echelon) maintenance on infantry

weapons. It is capable of performing organizational mainte-nance on assigned aircraft and support equipment.



(4) Medical. This squadron is capable of providingroutine and emergency medical support.


3411. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron(CH-53E)

a. Mission

This squadron provides assault helicopter transport of heavyweapons, equipment, and supplies during amphibiousoperations and subsequent operations ashore.

b. Tasks

w Provide combat assault transport of heavyweapons, equipment, and supplies as a primaryfunction.

w Provide combat assault transport of troops (exclu-sive of initial assault wave infantry) as a secondaryfunction.

w Conduct tactical retrieval and recovery operationfor downed aircraft, equipment, and personnel.


w Provide support for FARPs.

w Augment local SAR assets and provide aeromedi-cal evacuation of casualties from the field to suitablemedical facilities or other aeromedical aircraft.

w Provide airborne control and coordination forassault support operations.

w Maintain the capability to deploy and conductextended-range operations by employing aerialrefueling.

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w Maintain a self-defense capability from ground-to-air and air-to-air threats.


w Maintain the capability to operate at night, inadverse weather conditions, and under instrumentflight conditions at extended ranges.



This squadron will normally function either as an integral unitor as a squadron (-) with one or two separate detachments.This concept of organization facilitates dual-site operations,provides for the support of simultaneous contingencies, andallows for the fulfillment of continuous unit deploymentprogram requirements. Each squadron has 16 CH-53Eaircraft.


This squadron or its separate detachments will normally beemployed as an integral unit of an ACE. The squadron maydeploy as a complete squadron or as one or two four-planedetachments.




(1) Maintenance. This squadron is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned equipmentand organizational (2d echelon) maintenance on infantryweapons. It is capable of performing organizational mainte-nance on assigned aircraft and support equipment.(2) Supply. Supply support is provided by the MALSand the MAG headquarters.




3412. Marine Medium HelicopterSquadron

a. Mission

The HMM provides assault transport of combat troops inthe initial assault waves and follow-on stages of amphibiousoperations and subsequent operations ashore.

b. Tasks

w Provide combat assault troop transport as a primaryfunction.

w Provide combat assault transport of supplies andequipment as a secondary function.


w Provide support for mobile FARPs.w Provide airborne control and coordination for assault

support operations.w Maintain a self-defense capability from ground-to-air

and air-to-air threats.w Maintain the capability to operate from amphibious

shipping, other floating bases, and austere shorebases.


w Augment local SAR assets and provide aeromedicalevacuation of causalities from the field to suitablemedical facilities or other aeromedical aircraft.



This squadron will normally function as an integral unit. It isstructured to operate as a subordinate unit of a MAG. Eachsquadron has 12 CH-46E aircraft.

Tactical HMMs will begin replacing the CH-46E helicopterwith the MV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft beginning in fiscal year2002. The MV-22 is a dual-piloted, multiengine, self-deployable, medium-lift, vertical takeoff and landing


(VTOL) tilt-rotor aircraft that provides combat assaultsupport, CSS, and special operations support worldwide.The aircraft will operate from air-capable ships, main basesashore, and austere forward operating locations. TheMV-22 is capable of in-flight refueling, has a 2,100 nauticalmile deployment range, and can carry 24 combat-equippedtroops or a 10,000-pound external load. The squadronmay have a mission and tasks similar to those of the currentunit operating with CH-46E aircraft.


This squadron will normally be employed as an integral unitof an ACE.




(1) Maintenance. This squadron is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned equipmentand organizational (2d echelon) maintenance on infantryweapons. It is capable of performing organizational mainte-nance on assigned aircraft and support equipment.



(4) Medical. The HMM is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support.


3413. Marine Light/Attack HelicopterSquadron

a. Mission

The HMLA provides combat utility helicopter support,attack helicopter fire support, and fire support coordinationduring amphibious operations and subsequent operationsashore.

b. Tasks

(1) Utility Helicopter Tasks

w Provide an airborne command and control platformfor CEs.

w Provide armed escort for assault supportoperations.

w Provide combat assault transport of troops,supplies, and equipment.

w Provide airborne control and coordination forassault support operations.

w Augment local SAR assets and provide aeromedi-cal evacuation of casualties from the field to suitablemedical facilities or other aeromedical aircraft.

w Conduct combat assault and assault support forevacuation operations and other maritime specialoperations.

w Control, coordinate, and provide terminal guidancefor supporting arms, including CAS, artillery,mortars, and naval gunfire (NGF).

w Provide fire support and security for forward andrear area forces.

w Maintain a self-defense capability from surface-to-air and air-to-air threats.


w Maintain the capability to operate at night, inadverse weather conditions, and under instrumentflight conditions at extended ranges.

w Perform organizational maintenance on assignedaircraft in all environmental conditions.

(2) Attack Helicopter Tasks

w Provide fire support and security for forward andrear area forces.

w Conduct point target/antiarmor operations.

w Conduct antihelicopter operations.

w Provide armed escort, control, and coordinationfor assault support operations.

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w Control, coordinate, and provide terminalordnance for supporting arms, including CAS, artil-lery, mortars, and NGF.

w Provide point and limited-area air defense fromthreat fixed-wing aircraft.

w Conduct armed and visual reconnaissance.

w Augment local SAR assets.

w Maintain the capability to operate from amphibiousshipping, other floating bases, and austere shorebases as required.




This squadron will function either as an integral unit or as asquadron (-) with separate aircraft composite detachments.This concept of organization facilitates dual-site operations,provides for the support of simultaneous contingencies, andallows for the fulfillment of continuous unit deploymentprogram requirements. Each squadron has 18 AH-1W and9 UH-1N aircraft.


The HMLA will normally be employed as an integral unit ofan ACE. The squadron may deploy as a complete unit, orin three detachments consisting of six AH-1 and threeUH-1 aircraft per detachment.




(1) Maintenance. This squadron is capable of organiza-tional (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned MarineCorps equipment and organizational (2d echelon) mainte-nance on infantry weapons. It is capable of performingorganizational maintenance on assigned aircraft and supportequipment. Detachments of this squadron are not capableof self-support and will be assigned to applicable units thatpossess the general organizational capability for their remain-ing logistic requirements.



(4)Medical. This squadron is capable of providing routineand emergency medical support.



3501. General

The MWSG (figure 3-11) provides all essential groundsupport requirements to aid designated fixed- or rotary-wing components of a Marine FOB. The MWSG typicallyincludes a headquarters and headquarters squadron(H&HS), two MWSSs (fixed wing), and two MWSSs(rotary wing). The group is organized to provide motortransport, engineering services, and organizational mainte-nance (motor transport and engineering) for units of theMAW. The MWSG is organized and equipped foremployment as an integral unit in support of the MAW. It isstructured to provide deployable elements in support of thegarrison or deployed posture of the MAW.

3502. Headquarters and HeadquartersSquadron

a. Mission

The H&HS provides administrative support for the groupand squadron headquarters.

b. Tasks

w Provide command, control, administrative, andecclesiastical support for assigned units.

w Provide routine and emergency sick call functions.


This organization will normally function as an integral unit. Itis structured to operate as the command and controlelement of the MWSG.


This organization functions as an integral unit of the MWSGin support of the MAW and its assigned unit(s).


This organization is capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. This organization is capable of organ-izational (1st echelon) maintenance on all assigned

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Section V. Marine Wing Support Group

Figure 3-11. Marine Wing Support Group.

MWSG

USMCOff Enl

147 2,582

USNOff Enl21 138

8701

MWSS(Fixed Wing)

USMCOff Enl31 666

USNOff Enl5 34

8702

MWSS(Rotary Wing)

USMCOff Enl30 586

USNOff Enl5 34

8702

H&HS

USMCOff Enl15 41

USNOff Enl

1 2

8702

equipment and organizational (2nd echelon) maintenance onassigned NBC defense equipment.

(2) Supply. The H&HS possesses the capability toperform organic supply functions. It supervises organicsupply functions of subordinate MWSG units.

(3) Transportation. Transportation is provided by collo-cated MWSG unit(s).

(4)Medical. The H&HS is capable of providing routineand emergency sick call.

(5) Messing. Messing support is provided by collocatedMWSG unit(s).

3503. Marine Wing Support Squadron:Fixed Wing/Rotary Wing

a. Mission

The MWSS provides all essential aviation ground supportrequirements to a designated fixed-wing/ rotary-wingcomponent of an ACE and all supporting or attachedelements of the MACG.

b. Tasks

The MWSS conducts airfield operations, except for ATC,for supported ACE unit(s). These operations include:

w Providing internal airfield communications, includingtactical telephone service in and about the airfield aswell as for tenant ACE units, communications forairfield security, communications for ground trans-portation management, and communicationsbetween an airfield and its adjacent facilities (i.e.,ammunition dump and petroleum, oils, and lubricantssites).

w Providing weather services.

w Providing expeditionary airfield services, includingmaintaining M-21 aircraft recovery equipment,fresnel lens, communications, airfield lighting, andother related equipment necessary to support airoperations.

w Supplying crash/fire/rescue and structural firefightingequipment.

w Providing aircraft and ground refueling.

w Providing essential engineer services, includingengineer reconnaissance/survey; repair, improve-ment, and maintenance of existing road nets withinthe ACE area of responsibility; construction andmaintenance of expedient roads; construction(except for subsurface and surface preparation)improvement and maintenance of V/STOL facilities,not to exceed 900 feet; construction and mainte-nance of mission-essential base camp requirements,including tactical airfield fuel distribution systems andhelicopter expeditionary refueling system installations,temporary bunkers, temporary aircraft revetments,and strongbacks; technical and equipment assistancefor erection of shelters; utilities support, includingessential mobile electric power, water, and hygienesupport; development, improvement, and mainte-nance of drainage systems; supervision of camou-flage requirements; equipment and personnelrequired for rapid runway repair; materials handlingequipment to support base operations; limited minedetection capability; and limited combat engineerservices.

w Providing motor transport for operations internal tothe air base.

w Providing messing facilities.

w Providing routine and emergency sick call andaviation medical functions.

w Providing individual and unit training or organicpersonnel and selected personnel of support units.

w Providing organic NBC defense.

w Providing security and law enforcement services,including security of flight line and critical airfield facili-ties; traffic control/enforcement, convoy escort, andtraffic accident investigation; straggler collection andrefugee control; and criminal investigation, physicalsecurity surveys, and related activities.

w Providing air base commandant functions.



The MWSS will normally function as an integral unit. It isstructured to operate as a subordinate unit of the MWSG.


This organization functions as an integral unit of the ACE.


This organization is capable of self-administration.


(1) Maintenance. This organization is capable of organ-izational (1st and 2nd echelon) maintenance of all assignedengineer, motor transport, communications, field foodservice, and NBC defense equipment, as well as weapons.It is capable of intermediate (3d and limited 4th echelon)maintenance on expeditionary airfield systems equipmentand provides organizational (2d echelon) maintenance ofengineer and motor transport equipment of supportedunit(s), except for the elements of the MACG.

(2) Supply. This organization is capable of performingsupply and fiscal functions that are required for squadronoperations with the exception of Navy- funded equipment,which requires support from a designated aviation element.

(3) Transportation. This organization possesses suffi-cient motor transport equipment to accomplish assignedmissions and tasks.

(4) Medical. This organization is capable of providingroutine and emergency medical support.

(5) Messing. This organization provides food servicessupport for the air base/facility.

(6) Selected Items of Equipment. For a list ofequipment items, see table 3-7.

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Table 3-7. Selected Items of Equipment for the MWSS.


A0421 Communications system, crash/fire/rescue (base station mode), AN/GRC237 3

A0422 Communications system, crash/fire/rescue (vehicle mode), OG196/PRC 12

A0815 Lighting set, helicopter, portable 4

A1011 Marine CSS Command and Control System 14

A1415 Radar set (LBSR), AN/PPS15A(V)2 8

B0055 Bath shower unit, expeditionary, field 5

B0443 Crane, high speed, high mobility, with pile-driver capacity 2

B0471 Demolition equipment, engineer squad 2

B0475 Detecting set, mine, metallic, portable, AN/PSS12 2

B0590 Excavator, hydraulic, multipurpose, wheeled, MC40DR 2 fixed wing/1 rotary wing

B0591 Excavator, hydraulic, medium weight, rough terrain, MC1085C 1

B0675 Fuel dispensing system, airfield, tactical (Firestone), MM1966 6 fixed wing/ 4 rotary wing

B1082 Grader, road, motorized, 130G 2

B1135 Refueling system, expedient, helicopter 2 fixed wing/7 rotary wing

B1226 Laundry unit, field, MTR-3510-013 4 fixed wing/3 rotary wing

B1300 Platform, maintenance, crane, air mobile 3

B1775 Ripper attachment, three shank, MTG F/TRCTR, full-tracked D7G 2

B1785 Roller, compactor, vibratory, 420-C RAYGO 2 fixed wing/1 rotary wing

B2460 Tractor, full tracked, with angle blade, T5 2

B2462 Tractor, full tracked, medium, D7G 4

B2464 Tractor, full tracked, with multipurpose bucket, MC1150E 2B2482 Tractor, all wheel drive, with attachments, FLU 419 2

B2561 Truck, forklift, extendable boom, DT-970424 13 fixed wing/14 rotary wing

B2566 Truck, forklift, rough terrain, 4,000 lb, 8606 6

B2567 Tractor, rough terrain, articulated steer, 644E 9 fixed wing/8 rotary wing

B2604 Purification unit, water, reverse osmosis 12 fixed wing/9 rotary wing

B2628 Purification unit, water, fresh, medium, 3,000-gal limit 2 fixed wing/3 rotary wing

D0215 Semitrailer, refueler, 5,000 gal, four wheel, M970 10

D0235 Semitrailer, low bed, 40 ton, M870A1 4

D0876 Trailer, powered, 22 1/2 ton, container hauler, 4 x 4, make 14 model 0 1 fixed wing/2 rotary wing

D0878 Trailer, powered, fifth wheel, semitrailer adapter, 4 x 4, make 16 model 0 4

D1061 Truck, cargo, 5 ton, long bed, M928 4

D1064 Truck, fire fighting, aircraft and structure, A/S32P19A 25 fixed wing/21 rotary wing

D1072 Truck, dump, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M929 6

D1082 Truck, fire fighting, 1 1/4 ton, 4 x 4, M1028FF 2

D1212 Truck, wrecker, 5 ton, 6 x 6, M936 2

E0312 Dual mount, machine gun, MK93 model 0 84

E0980 Machine gun, .50 cal, Browning, heavy barrel, flexible, M2 6

E0989 Machine gun, medium, 7.62 mm, ground version, M240G 18

E0993 Machine gun, 7.62 mm, M60E3 18

E0994 Machine gun, 40 mm, MK19 model 3 6

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