April 5, 2016 - U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra's, UH-1Y
Venom's, and Army AH-6 Little Bird's engage designated
targets with the support of Marines with Weapons Company,
3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force during an offensive air support
exercise for Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course
2-16 at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range,
California.
WTI is 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.
U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt.
Daniel D. Kujanpaa Video compiled and edited by USA Patriotism!
