A U.S. Marine with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division engages targets during an assault support tactics 2 (AST-2) raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-17 at East Pass Airfield, Yuma Training Range 2301, Arizona, April 19, 2017.
A U.S. Marine with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division engages targets during an assault support tactics 2 (AST-2) raid as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-17 at East Pass Airfield, Yuma Training Range 2301, Arizona, April 19, 2017.
AST-2 focuses on executing a dual-site, simultaneous night raid with a company-sized element that integrates combined arms using the six functions of Marine aviation. 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 assist in developing and employing aviation Weapons and Tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew M. Huff)
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