Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg, combat camera chief assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) documents marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire a M777 Howitzer during a CH-53 day battle drill exercise at Fire Base Burt, Calif., Oct. 1, 2016. during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-17. The battle drill was part of WTI, 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 stan
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg, combat camera chief assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) documents marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire a M777 Howitzer during a CH-53 day battle drill exercise at Fire Base Burt, Calif., Oct. 1, 2016. during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-17. The battle drill was part of WTI, 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. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abraham Lopez)
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