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Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1

April 9, 2016 | 5:06

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 (MACS-2) sets up an Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-16 at Stoval Airfield, near Yuma, Ariz., April 9, 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 six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson/Released)