and economy-of-force operations
developing the tactics and procedures that would evolve into the modern Marine Air Command and Control System
II MEF itself traces its lineage to 1984 when II Marine Amphibious Force stood up as a permanent headquarters
The Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification is among the most important credentials in Marine aviation maintenance — a CDI is a qualified maintainer who has been certified to inspect and approve the work of other maintainers
flying the T-45C Goshawk in the intermediate and advanced portions of the jet training pipeline
Officially Licensed USMC MACS-4 Vicesquad Coin Huey Cobra and economy-of-force operationsOfficially Licensed USMC MACS 4 Vicesquad Coin Air Defense from Okinawa The Vice Squad of MACS 4 kept the skies over Okinawa under control and this coin carries that watch. Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS 4), known as the Vice Squad, operated from Okinawa, Japan, under Marine Air Control Group 18 (MACG 18) as part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. MACS 4 provided tactical air command and control, including ground controlled intercept, air