Marine Corps, Maj. Craig Fitzhugh, a KC-130J Hercules pilot prepares to takeoff from the south combat aircraft loading area in Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2015. This training evolution is apart of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-16, 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. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Ma


Marine Corps, Maj. Craig Fitzhugh, a KC-130J Hercules pilot prepares to takeoff from the south combat aircraft loading area in Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2015. This training evolution is apart of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-16, 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. 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. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Summer Dowding MAWTS-1 COMCAM/ Released)


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