Assault Support Tactics One Part 2

Video by Sgt. Daniel Kujanpaa

Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1

April 11, 2016 | 5:34

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) transport M777A2 Howitzer’s and Marines from Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division in support of Assault Support Tactics One during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-16 at Fire Base Burt, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., April 11, 2016. 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 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 Sgt. Daniel D. Kujanpaa/Released)