Offensive Air Support Exercise at MAWTS-1

10/14/2017
10/14/2017: U.S. Soldiers attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) conduct an Offensive Air Support (OAS) exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) at Yodaville, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2017. The OAS exercise is designed to focus on the integration of air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme…

CH-53E Tactics Training (2)

04/21/2017
04/21/2017: U.S. Marines conduct an external lift during CH-53 Tactics in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-17 at Yuma, Ariz., 7 April, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of…

CH-53E Tactics Training

04/19/2017
04/19/2017: U.S. Marines conduct an external lift during CH-53 Tactics in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-17 at Yuma, Ariz., 7 April, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of…

Osprey Aerial Refueling

11/24/2016
11/24/2016: U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys conduct an aerial refuel with a KC-130J Hercules during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-17 in Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 20, 2016. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the…

3 D Printing for the Battlefield

11/18/2016
11/18/2016: U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kristina Warren, motor transport officer, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 details the capabilities of a 3D printer during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-17 at Site 50, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2016. Warren used the additive manufacturing (AM) equipment to make objects from 3d model…

CH-53 Exercise

10/28/2016
10/28/2016: U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) and Marines with 1st Transport Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct an external lift during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-17 at Auxiliary Airfield 2, Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2016. WTI is a seven week training event…

Assault Support Tactics: MAWTS-1

11/25/2015
11/25/2015: U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Combat Logistics Regiment conduct external lifts of M777 Howitzers and High Mobility Multi-wheeled Vehicles utilizing CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-16 at Landing Zone Bull, Chocolate…

Viper Offensive Air Support

11/22/2015
11/22/2015: U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper’s assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-16 at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Oct. 8, 2015. WTI is a seven week event hosted by MAWTS-1…