A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepares to lift off before the final exercise (FINEX) two as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Yuma Ariz., April 27, 2017. The FINEX exercise is designed to execute a simulated special operating forces raid while simultaneously supporting regimental combat team objectives and focusing on conducting all six functions of Marine Aviation. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. AaronJames B. Vinculado)
Date Taken: | 04.27.2017 |
Date Posted: | 04.29.2017 17:28 |
Photo ID: | 3343813 |
VIRIN: | 170427-M-FS068-0010 |
Resolution: | 5499x3666 |
Size: | 2.33 MB |
Location: | YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
Web Views: | 43 |
Downloads: | 14 |
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