September 2016 - U.S. Marine Corps
MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and
Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) and F-5N Tiger II assigned to
Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401) conduct a
defensive combat maneuver exercise during Weapons and
Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-17 in Yuma, Arizona.
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 Lance Cpl.
Benjamin B. Drake Video edited by USA Patriotism!
