RMMPWC3Y–U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Anthony M. Goliver, a platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), observes his platoon’s position during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1).
RMJ22G9Y–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mason DiNicola, left, and Cpl. Bradley Lauer, crew chiefs with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, look into a CH-53E Super Stallion cockpit during a tactical support insert and extract exercise in part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 2-17 at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., April 15, 2017. WTI is held biannually at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz. to provide students with detailed training to be practiced on the various ranges in Arizona and California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trever A. Statz)
RMMPWC6W–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph J. Turoslebron, a squad leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), directs his squad’s movement during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1).
RMJ13APM–U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venoms and an CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare to insert U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during a heavy huey raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 12, 2017. The exercise was designed to focus on executing a company air assault raid supported by fixed wing and rotary wing escort, and simulated aviation delivered fires. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration o
RMMPB2WE–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) engages targets during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, Which em
RMJ2PB9G–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Delanoe F. Maximore, right, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), checks the ammunition count of Pfc. Christophe P. Woods, a rifleman, during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squ
RMMPB2X1–A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) fires a rocket during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, Which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps
RMJ2PB8T–U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), fire the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) at simulated enemy targets during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl
RMMRC9JC–U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Zachary Poulos, riflemen with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division provides suppressive fire during a Marine expeditionary unit exercise (MEUEX) in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at East Tactical Airfield, Ariz., April 14, 2017. The MEUEX was designed to focus on airfield seizure operations and integration with a ground combat element with the intent to focus on MEU capabilities to seize a foothold in the littorals in a denied operating area using range on a simulated ship. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marin
RMJ2PB8P–U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), run through the yellow cloud from a smoke grenade during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)
RMMPWCG4–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joel V. Sepulveda, right, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), sprints to his next position during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1).
RMJ2PB92–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dylan J. Wolf, left, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), directs his squad’s movement during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lanc
RMMPWC87–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel O. Sanchez, left, a platoon sergeant with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), directs his platoon through a breach of simulated enemy concertina wire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squa
RMJ2PB8A–U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), run through a breach of simulated enemy concertina wire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Ma
RMMPB2WX–A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) flies during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, Which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation
RMJ2PB9D–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dylan J. Wolf, left, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), assesses his squad’s position during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lan
RMMPB2X2–U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) powers down after an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, Which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviat
RMJ2PB8Y–U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. James R. Fiers Jr., a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), examines a simulated casualty during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cp
RMMPB40H–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an external lift during a CH-53 day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 2-17 at Fire Base Burt, Calif., April 8, 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 a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviatio
RMJ2PB8G–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler D. Knudtson, a combat engineer with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), prepares to breach simulated enemy concertina wire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.
RMMPB40K–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an external lift during a CH-53 day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 2-17 at Fire Base Burt, Calif., April 8, 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 a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation
RMJ2PB8H–U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), await the breach of simulated enemy concertina wire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matall
RMMPB40F–U.S. Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division provide security during a CH-53 day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 2-17 at Fire Base Burt. Calif., April 8, 2017. 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. WTI provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to sup
RMJ2PB9B–U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Hugo J. Jury, left, a platoon commander with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), signals for Marines to increase their rate of fire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.
RMMPB408–U.S. Marine CH-53 crew chiefs prepare for take off during a CH-53 day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 2-17 Fire Base Burt, Calif., April 8, 2017. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in
RMJ2PB88–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody L. Brunell, a combat engineer with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), situates a Bangalore to clear simulated enemy concertina wire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWT
RMMPRHBB–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) engages targets during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps av
RMJ2PB8N–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert T. Belanger, left, a combat engineer with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), and Lance Cpl. Tyler D. Knudtson, use bolt cutters to breach simulated enemy concertina wire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviatio
RMMPRHD8–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepares to engage targets during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Cor
RMJ2PB90–U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cruz L. White, a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), drags a simulated casualty to a safer area during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by
RMMPRHGY–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) engages targets during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation
RMJ2PB95–U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Hugo J. Jury, right, a platoon commander with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), calls out commands to his platoon during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 9, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps
RMMPRHED–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) engages targets during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation
RMJ2PBJF–U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Anthony M. Goliver, a platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), runs to his next position during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by
RMMPB21W–From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tremayne O. Stinnett, Lance Cpl. Michael J. Mitchell, and Lance Cpl. Erick Alvarado, landing support specialists, with 1st Transportation Support Batallion, attach while a Light Armored Vehicle 25 to a CH-53E Super Stallion during a CH-53 tactics exercise at Auxiliary Airfield II, Yuma, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of
RMJ2PBJE–U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), fire their rifles on line at simulated enemy targets during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Mata
RMMPRHJJ–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) engages targets during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation
RMJ2PBJG–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joel V. Sepulveda, right, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), sprints to his next position during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo
RMMPRHFK–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) deploys flares during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation
RMJ2PBJC–U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), climb up a trench to provide fire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)
RMMPRHAG–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) engages targets during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation
RMJ2PBJ5–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph J. Turoslebron, a squad leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), directs his squad’s movement during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps phot
RMMPRHBT–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) engages targets during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps av
RMJ2PBJ4–U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Ricardo O. Marston, an infantry unit leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), directs Marines’ movement during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo
RMMRA2TD–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, conduct a hot load exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 13, 2017. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducted the first independent Distributed STOVL Operation (DSO) by flying all ordnance, personnel, and fuel in on mission aircraft. Marines employed the manual drive assembly to load all up rounds using a short airfield for tactical support (SATS) loader. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes oper
RMJ2PBJN–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew M. Hernon, left, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), and Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Riddoch, assess the battlefield during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1
RMMPB3N0–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dylan E. Borseth, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367 scans the area for targets during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions
RMJ2PBJ1–U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Anthony M. Goliver, a platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), observes his platoon’s position during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps ph
RMMRA2R0–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 conduct a hot load exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 13, 2017. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducted the first independent Distributed STOVL Operation (DSO) by flying all ordnance, personnel, and fuel in on mission aircraft. Marines employed the manual drive assembly to load all up rounds using a short airfield for tactical support (SATS) loader. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes opera
RMJ2PBJ6–A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), directs Marines through a breach of simulated enemy concertina wire during company-level attack live fire training at Range 400 for Talon Exercise (TalonEx) 2-17, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, C.A., April 11, 2017. The purpose of TalonEx was for ground combat units to conduct integrated training in support of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl
RMMPB1T9–A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, repels out of a CH-53E Super Stallion during fast rope exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 at Auxiliary Airfield II, Ariz., April 7, 2017. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to s
RMJ13BT1–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Campbell, machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires a M240B machine gun during a Marine expeditionary unit exercise (MEUEX) in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at East Tactical Airfield, Ariz., April 14, 2017. The MEUEX was designed to focus on airfield seizure operations and integration with a ground combat element with the intent to focus on MEU capabilities to seize a foothold in the littorals in a denied operating area using range on a simulated ship. WTI is a seven-week training event ho
RMMRA2T1–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, conduct a hot load exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 13, 2017. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducted the first independent Distributed STOVL Operation (DSO) by flying all ordnance, personnel, and fuel in on mission aircraft. Marines employed the manual drive assembly to load all up rounds using a short airfield for tactical support (SATS) loader. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes oper
RMJ13BT3–U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Wayne Worthington, infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division communicates via radio during a Marine expeditionary unit exercise (MEUEX) in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at East Tactical Airfield, Ariz., April 14, 2017. The MEUEX was designed to focus on airfield seizure operations and integration with a ground combat element with the intent to focus on MEU capabilities to seize a foothold in the littorals in a denied operating area using range on a simulated ship. WTI is a seven-week training event host
RMMPYTR9–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine regiment, utilizes a tablet during a heavy huey raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving GRounds, Ariz., April 12, 2017. The exercise was designed to focus on executing a company air assault raid supported by fixed wing and rotary wing escort, and simulated aviation delivered fires. 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 and provides standardized advanced tact
RMJ137JB–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169), left, and Staff Sgt. Alex May, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Sqaudron One (MAWTS-1) search for targets during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuve
RMMRA2PK–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 conduct a hot load exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 13, 2017. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducted the first independent Distributed STOVL Operation (DSO) by flying all ordnance, personnel, and fuel in on mission aircraft. Marines employed the manual drive assembly to load all up rounds using a short airfield for tactical support (SATS) loader. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes opera
RMJ137J6–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) marks targets on a tablet during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre
RMMPYTMY–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine regiment, holds security during a heavy huey raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 12, 2017. The exercise was designed to focus on executing a company air assault raid supported by fixed wing and rotary wing escort, and simulated aviation delivered fires. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactica
RMJ137JE–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) performs corrective maintenance on a GAU-17/A during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron
RMMPB1TY–A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, repels out of a CH-53E Super Stallion during fast rope exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 at Auxiliary Airfield II, Ariz., April 7, 2017. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to s
RMJ137JC–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) searches for targets as a UH-1Y Venom deploys flares during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics S
RMMRA2PE–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 conduct a hot load exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 13, 2017. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducted the first independent Distributed STOVL Operation (DSO) by flying all ordnance, personnel, and fuel in on mission aircraft. Marines employed the manual drive assembly to load all up rounds using a short airfield for tactical support (SATS) loader. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes opera
RMJ2PCCP–U.S. Marines with 2nd battalion, 14th Marine regiment, 4th Marine Division fire rockets from a high mobility artillery rockets M142 System during assault support tactics 2, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Artillery Fire Area 1, Slab City, Calif., April 19, 2017. AST-2 is an exercise focused on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational i
RMMRA2R7–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, conduct a hot load exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 13, 2017. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducted the first independent Distributed STOVL Operation (DSO) by flying all ordnance, personnel, and fuel in on mission aircraft. Marines employed the manual drive assembly to load all up rounds using a short airfield for tactical support (SATS) loader. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes oper
RMJ22J0T–U.S. Marines with 2nd battalion, 14th Marines regiment, 4th Marine division fire rockets from a high mobility artillery rockets M142 System during assault support tactics 2 (AST-2), as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Artillery Fire Area 1, Slab City, Calif., April 19, 2017. AST-2 is an exercise focused on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes oper
RMMRA2T9–U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, conduct a hot load exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 13, 2017. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducted the first independent Distributed STOVL Operation (DSO) by flying all ordnance, personnel, and fuel in on mission aircraft. Marines employed the manual drive assembly to load all up rounds using a short airfield for tactical support (SATS) loader. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes oper
RMJ22J0R–U.S. Marines with 2nd battalion, 14th Marines regiment, 4th Marine division load rockets into a high mobility artillery rockets M142 System during assault support tactics 2 (AST-2), as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Artillery Fire Area 1, Slab City, Calif., April 19, 2017. AST-2 is an exercise focused on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes oper
RMMPB3MA–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dylan E. Borseth, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367 scans the area during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine C
RMJ22J0N–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) ascends during assault support tactics 2 (AST-2) as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Artillery Fire Area 1, Slab City, Calif., April 19, 2017. AST-2 is an exercise focused on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of 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 su
RMMPB1X9–A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, repels out of a CH-53E Super Stallion during fast rope exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 at Auxiliary Airfield II, Ariz., April 7, 2017. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to s
RMJ22K1R–U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and a U.S. Marine Corps Crew Chief with Marines Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron one (MAWTS-1) stop role players from boarding a MV-22B Osprey during Assault Support Tactics 3 (AST-3) as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Twenty Nine Palms, Calif., April 21, 2017. AST-3 is an exercise focused on conducting noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) in an urban environment while concurrently providing foreign humanitarian assistance (FHA) to the simulated host nation. WTI is a seven-week training even
RMMPB3MH–A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 near Yuma, Ariz., April 7, 2017.The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. 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 suppo
RMJ139P8–U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jesus Abarca, left, mortar man and Lance Cpl. Kascy Workman, mortar man with 2nd Marine Division, 6th Marine Regiment 2nd fire a mortar round during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by (Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWT
RMMPB3MG–U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. 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 Grou
RMJ139PC–U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jesus Abarca, left, mortar man and Lance Cpl. Kascy Workman, mortar man with 2nd Marine Division, 6th Marine Regiment fire a mortar round during offensive air support exercise (OAS) 5 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ariz., April 11, 2017. OAS is designed to focus on the integration of all air combat element aviation assets with a developed ground scheme of maneuver to conduct close air support. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by (Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1)
RMMPB3MP–U.S. Marine Corp Staff Sgt. Bart C. Davis, crew chief with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) stands by for weapons to be cleared out during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yuma, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of
RMJ22GYD–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) transports a M777 towed 155 mm howitzer during assault support tactics 1 (AST-1) in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Fire Base Burt, Calif., April 17, 2017. AST-1 is a battalion reinforced air assault exercise, supported by fixed wing and rotary wing aviation fires, aviation delivered artillery, and mortars. 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
RMMPYTJ0–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine regiment, hold security during a heavy huey raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 12, 2017. The exercise was designed to focus on executing a company air assault raid supported by fixed wing and rotary wing escort, and simulated aviation delivered fires. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactical
RMJ22GYG–U.S. Marines with Battery B, 1st Batalion, 10th Marine Regiment, fire a M777 towed 155 mm howitzer during assault support tactics 1 (AST-1) in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Fire Base Burt, Calif., April 17, 2017. AST-1 is a battalion reinforced air assault exercise, supported by fixed wing and rotary wing aviation fires, aviation delivered artillery, and mortars. 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
RMMPYTPR–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine regiment, hold security during a heavy huey raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving GRounds, Ariz., April 12, 2017. The exercise was designed to focus on executing a company air assault raid supported by fixed wing and rotary wing escort, and simulated aviation delivered fires. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactical
RMJ22J0Y–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division wait for a CH-53E super stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) to land for transportation during an assault support tactics two (AST-2) raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at East Pass Airfield in Yuma Training Range 2301, Ariz., April 19, 2017. AST-2 is an exercise, focused on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of marine aviation. WTI is a seven week trainin
RMMPYTJK–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine regiment, holds security during a heavy huey raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 12, 2017. The exercise was designed to focus on executing a company air assault raid supported by fixed wing and rotary wing escort, and simulated aviation delivered fires. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactica
RMJ22J0X–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division wait for a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) to land for transportation during an assault support tactics two (AST-2) raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at East Pass Airfield in Yuma Training Range 2301, Ariz., April 19, 2017. AST-2 is an exercise, focused on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of marine aviation. WTI is a seven week trainin
RMR7TBP5–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169), left, and Staff Sgt. Alex May, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Sqaudron One (MAWTS-1) search for targets during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuve
RMJ22J12–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division engages targets during an assault support tactics 2 (AST-2) raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at East Pass Airfield in Yuma Training Range 2301, Ariz., April 19, 2017. AST-2 is an exercise focused on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of marine aviation. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, Which emphasizes operational int
RMR7TBP9–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) performs corrective maintenance on a GAU-17/A during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron
RMJ22J10–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division engages targets during an assault support tactics 2 (AST-2) raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at East Pass Airfield in Yuma Training Range 2301, Ariz., April 19, 2017. AST-2 is an exercise focused on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of marine aviation. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, Which emphasizes operational int
RMR7TBNX–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) marks targets on a tablet during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre
RMJ13888–U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bart C. Davis, crew chief Instructor with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) employs the Kill Switch tablet system to identify targets during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yodaville, Ariz., April 7. 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which em
RMR7TBP6–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) searches for targets as a UH-1Y Venom deploys flares during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support support assets in order to support the ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics S
RMJ13889–U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt Bart C. Davis, left, crew chief with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) and Cpl. Dylan E. Borseth, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367 employ the Kill Switch tablet to identify threats during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme o
RMMPYRXH–U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venoms and an CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare to insert U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during a heavy huey raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 12, 2017. The exercise was designed to focus on executing a company air assault raid supported by fixed wing and rotary wing escort, and simulated aviation delivered fires. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration o
RMJ1388F–U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bart C. Davis, left, crew chief instructor with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) and Cpl. Dylan E. Borseth, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367 scan the horizon during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yodaville, Ariz,. April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a
RMR7TEC0–A U.S. Marine prepares for take-off on a CH-53E Super Stallion during a CH-53 day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 8, 2017. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training a
RMJ1388D–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Dan E. Bowring, UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepares to take off during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yuma, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functio
RMR7TEC6–U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Williams, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 observes the landing area during a CH-53 day battle drill in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructors course (WTI) 2-17 near Fire Base Burt, Calif., April 8, 2017. 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 and provides standardized advanced tactical training and cert
RMJ13886–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Dan E. Bowring, UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), instructs Capt. Brandon T. Dell, UH-1 Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 during an urban close air support (UCAS) exercise as a part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17 in Yodaville, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The UCAS exercise was designed to focus on specific employment of tactical air and rotary wing offensive air support aviation assets in order to support ground combat element scheme of maneuver. WTI is a seven-week training
RMR7RM6X–U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jared Tape, crew chief with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), left, instructs U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Guillen, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-169, right, on how to aim the GAU-21 during an aerial gunnery refinement at Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., April 5, 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 a Marine Air Ground
RMJ22FE0–A U.S. Marine team leader with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 directs a F-35 Lightning II assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) during a hot load exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 13, 2017. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducted the first independent Distributed STOVL Operation (DSO) by flying all ordnance, personnel, and fuel in on mission aircraft. Marines employed the manual drive assembly to load all up rounds using a short airfield for tacti
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