WTI 2-24: Noncombatant Evacuation Operation

Video by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez

Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1

April 12, 2024 | 8:14

U.S. Marines, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One and Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, alongside the Department of State participate in a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation during Assault Support Tactics 3 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-24, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 12, 2024. WTI is an advanced graduate-level course that provides advanced tactical training to enhance and employ advanced aviation weapons and tactics. AST-3 is a multi-mission evolution consisting of a NEO as well as Foreign Humanitarian Assistance operations. This evolution allows the prospective WTIs to plan, brief and execute both missions while shifting their focus towards an in-depth review and dissection of rules of engagement, military authorities and civil considerations.  (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)