MACS-1 Marines conduct a battle defense zone during WTI 1-20

Video by Cpl. Cody Rowe

Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1

Oct. 7, 2019 | 1:39

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 1, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a battle defense zone exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Auxiliary Airfield II in Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 2, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also 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 Cpl. Cody Rowe)