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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 Spanish verb "volar" (to fly).
Assault Air Warning Squadrons were United States Marine Corps aviation command and control units formed during World War II to provide early warning, aerial surveillance, and ground controlled interception during the early phases of an amphibious landing. These squadrons were supposed to be fielded lightweight radars and control center gear in ...
Pages in category "Helicopter squadrons of the United States Marine Corps" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The basic tactical and administrative unit of United States Marine Corps Aviation is the squadron. Fixed-wing aircraft squadrons (heavier than air) are denoted by the letter "V," which comes from the French verb "Voler" (to fly).
The United States Marine Corps Aviation (USMCA) is the aircraft arm of the United States Marine Corps. Aviation units within the Marine Corps are assigned to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, as the aviation combat element, by providing six functions: assault support, antiair warfare, close air support, electronic warfare, control of ...
This is a list of the current and decommissioned air support squadrons in the United States Marine Corps that provide the Marine Direct Air Support Center for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Current
Navy Air Colors, United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aircraft Camouflage and Markings Vol.1. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications, 1983. ISBN 0-89747-143-1. Thomas E. Doll, Berkley R. Jackson, William A. Riley. Navy Air Colors, United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aircraft Camouflage and Markings Vol.2.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Marine Aircraft Group 24: 1 March 1942 [6] Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay: Marine Aircraft Group 26: 16 June 1952 [7] Marine Corps Air Station New River: Marine Aircraft Group 29: 1 May 1972 [8] Marine Corps Air Station New River Marine Aircraft Group 31: 1 February 1943 [9] Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort