UH-1Ys with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conducted close air support battle drills as part of Weapons and tactics Instructor Course 2-18 in Yuma, Ariz., March 13. 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 Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.


UH-1Ys with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conducted close air support battle drills as part of Weapons and tactics Instructor Course 2-18 in Yuma, Ariz., March 13. 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 Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)


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