This is a list of all of the active squadrons that currently exist in the United States Marine Corps, sorted by type. Most squadrons have changed names and designations many times over the years, so they are listed by their current designation.
- To see Marine Aviation units sorted by command hierarchy, see aviation combat element.
Squadron designations[]
The basic tactical and administrative unit of United States Marine Corps aviation is the squadron. Fixed-wing aircraft squadrons (heavier than air) and tiltrotor squadrons are denoted by the letter "V", which comes from the Spanish verb "volar" (to fly). Rotary wing (helicopter) squadrons use "H." Marine squadrons are always noted by the second letter "M." Squadron numbering is not linear as some were numbered in ascending order and others took numbers from the wing or the ship to which they were assigned. From 1920 to 1941, Marine flying squadrons were identified by one digit numbers. This changed on July 1, 1941 when all existing squadrons were redesignated to a three-digit system. The first two numbers were supposed to identify the squadrons parent group but with the rapid expansion during World War II and frequent transfer of squadrons this system fell apart.[1]
Rotary-Wing Aircraft[]
Marine Helicopter Squadron[]
The squadron is responsible for the helicopter transportation of the President of the United States, , Cabinet members and VIPs. In addition to its VIP transport role, it is also tasked with operational test and evaluation (OT&E) of new flight systems for Marine Corps helicopters.[2] The squadron currently flies the VH-3D Sea King and the SH-60 Seahawk. These were due to be replaced by the VH-71 Kestrel,[3] however that program was cancelled in April 2009.[4]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons[]
Heavy helicopter squadrons were first formed in 1966 when the Marine Corps began flying the heavy lift CH-53 Sea Stallion during the Vietnam War.[6] Their primary role is moving cargo and equipment with the secondary role of transferring troops ashore in an amphibious assault. Most of the squadrons have transitioned to the larger and more powerful CH-53E Super Stallion; however, three squadrons of the original Sea Stallions still remain.[7] The CH-53Es are the most powerful helicopter in the U.S. military inventory today.[8] Due to a reorganization in Marine aviation, HMH-366 was reactivated in 2008[9] at MCAS Cherry Point.[10]
The squadron trains newly designated (i.e., winged) Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the CH-53E Super Stallion.[17]Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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HMH-361 | Flying Tigers | 25 February 19 | MAG-16, 3rd MAW | MCAS Miramar, CA[11] | |
HMH-362 | Ugly Angels | 30 April 1952 | MAG-24, 1st MAW | MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI[12] | |
HMH-366 | Hammerheads | 30 September 2008 | MAG-29, 2nd MAW | MCAS Cherry Point, NC | |
HMH-461 | Iron Horse | 15 March 1944 | MAG-26, 2nd MAW | MCAS New River, NC[13] | |
HMH-462 | Heavy Haulers | 15 April 1944 | MAG-16, 3rd MAW | MCAS Miramar, CA[14] | |
HMH-463 | Pegasus | 20 July 1944 | MAG-24, 1st MAW | MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI[15] | |
HMH-464 | Condors | 5 April 1944 | MAG-29, 2nd MAW | MCAS New River, NC[16] | |
HMH-465 | Warhorse | 1 December 1981 | MAG-16, 3rd MAW | MCAS Miramar, CA | |
HMH-466 | Wolfpack | 30 November 1984 | MAG-16, 3rd MAW | MCAS Miramar, CA |
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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HMHT-302 | Phoenix | 1 November 1966 | MAG-29, 2nd MAW | MCAS New River, NC |
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons[]
The Marine Corps’ light attack squadrons are composite squadrons usually made up of 18 AH-1W Cobras and 9 UH-1N Hueys. The primary missions of the Cobra is close air support, forward air control, reconnaissance and armed escort,[18] while the Huey provides airborne command and control, utility support, supporting arms coordination and medical evacuation.[19] Both airframes are due to be upgraded as part of the H-1 upgrade program which will see them get greater power, improved avionics and an 85% commonality of parts. When the aircraft are upgraded, they will have the new nomenclatures AH-1Z[20] and UH-1Y.[21][22] Due to the need for more light attack squadrons, the Marine Corps began adding new squadrons in 2008.[23] HMLA-467 and HMLA-469 activated recently.[10]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron[]
The squadron trains newly designated (i.e., winged) Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the AH-1W SuperCobra, the UH-1N Twin Huey, as well as transition to the newer AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom variants.[33]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadrons[]
The Marine Corps' HMM squadrons first came to being in 1964 with the fielding of the CH-46 Sea Knight medium helicopter. They provide all-weather, day/night, night vision goggle (NVG) assault transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment during amphibious and subsequent operations ashore. Troop assault is their primary function and the movement of supplies and equipment is secondary.[34][35] The CH-46 is currently being replaced by the MV-22B Osprey and HMM squadrons are incrementally being deactivated and coming back as VMMs.[36]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron[]
The squadron trains newly designated (i.e., winged) Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the CH-46 Sea Knight.[40]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Tiltrotor Aircraft[]
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadrons[]
Marine tiltrotor squadrons are new units operating the MV-22 Osprey with their main mission being assault support. The Osprey offers twice the speed, three times the payload, five times the range, and can fly more than twice as high as the helicopters it is replacing.[41] As the Marine Corps’ number one aviation acquisition priority, the Osprey is replacing the aging fleet of CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters and is a cornerstone of the capstone concept of Expeditionary maneuver warfare.[42] The Marine Corps is planning on transitioning two squadrons a year to the new airframe until all squadrons have made the conversion.[36][dead link]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron[]
The squadron is a joint Marine Corps and Air Force test and development unit. Its mission is to conduct operational testing and evaluation of the MV/CV-22 Osprey and future tiltrotor systems.[57][58]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron[]
The squadron provides new and conversion training to both Marine and Air Force pilots and units in the use and maintenance of the Osprey tiltrotor aircraft that is scheduled to replace the Marine Corps' fleet of CH-46 Sea Knights.[59]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Fixed-Wing Aircraft[]
Marine Attack Squadrons[]
After World War II, the United States Navy decided to combine all of the functions of the scout bomber, torpedo bomber and bomber torpedo communities into the Attack designation.[60] On July 22, 1946, it released Bulletin No. 46-1543, which authorized the formation of attack squadrons; however, the Marine Corps did not form any until 1952.[1] Today, Marine attack squadrons fly the AV-8B Harrier II[61] and are tasked with providing close air support, air interdiction, surveillance and escort of helicopters. Because the STOVL Harrier can operate from amphibious assault ships, expeditionary airfields and tactical remote landing sites, it provides commanders with more flexibility in providing air support.[62] The Harrier is due to be replaced by the F-35B, the STOVL version of the F-35 Lightning II.[63]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station | |
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Marine Attack Training Squadron[]
The squadron trains newly designated (i.e., winged) Naval Aviators to fly the AV-8B Harrier II.[69]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons[]
VMAQ squadrons operate the EA-6B Prowler[70] and are tasked with providing electronic attack, electronic counter-countermeasures, radar jamming and suppression of enemy air defense using the AN/ALQ-99 jamming pod[71] and the AGM-88 HARM. Each of the four squadrons operates five aircraft and are land-based, although they are capable of landing on board U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.[72][73] The Marine Corps has recently solidified plans to install a next-generation jammer on the F-35 Lightning II. It has joined the EA-18G Growler as the launch platform for the jammer, which is scheduled to enter service in 2018.[74]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons[]
The Marine Corps' VMFA squadrons fly the single seat F/A-18A++, F/A-18C Hornet and F-35B Lightning II. Their primary role is to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft and to attack and destroy surface targets in all weather conditions. Each Hornet squadron operates 12 aircraft, while each F-35B squadron operates 16 aircraft.[79][80]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadrons[]
The VMFA(AW) squadrons fly the two seat F/A-18D Hornet. Their primary mission is to attack and destroy surface targets, day or night, under all weather conditions; conduct multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance; provide supporting arms coordination; and intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in all weather conditions. The current F/A-18s saw their first action in Operation Desert Storm after replacing the venerable F-4 Phantom II.[79][80]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadrons[]
VMFAT-101 trains newly designated (i.e., winged) Naval Aviators to fly the F/A-18 Hornet while VMFAT-501 trains new and transitioning pilots to fly the F-35B Lightning II.[94][95]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Fighter Training Squadron[]
VMFT-401 is the only aggressor squadron in the Marine Corps. It flies the F-5E Tiger II and provides instruction to active and reserve squadrons through dissimilar adversary combat tactics. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.[96]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons[]
VMGR squadrons operate the KC-130 Hercules tanker/transport. Their primary missions are aerial and rapid ground refuelling, transportation of personnel and cargo to include MEDEVACs and parachute insertions, flying the airborne version of the Direct Air Support Center (DASC) and emergency resupply into unimproved landing zones.[97][98][99]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Marine Transport Squadron[]
VMR squadrons provide search and rescue support as well as movement of key personnel and critical logistics support around the world. They also provide movement of high priority passengers and cargo during wartime in support of operations and other critical commitments.[105]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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Unmanned Aerial Systems[]
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons[]
VMUs operate the RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial system (UAS) which provides Marine ground forces with reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. They also provide artillery spotting and can assist in search and rescue operations.[106][107] Since 2004, the VMU squadrons have also been operating the Boeing ScanEagle UAS, and has longer endurance and smaller footprint, but has a lesser camera capability with no IR pointer.[108] The Navy/Marine Corps has shown interest in the MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV),[109] which was originally developed to meet the future Tier III requirements of the Marine Corps.[110] Due to the high operational tempo of the VMU squadrons in recent years, the Marine Corps stood up VMU-3 in 2008 and VMU-4, a reserve unit, was activated in 2010 with the lineage of VMO-4.[23]
Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Date Commissioned | Senior Command | Station |
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See also[]
- United States Marine Corps Aviation
- Aviation combat element
- List of inactive United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
- List of United States Marine Corps aircraft wings
- List of United States Marine Corps aviation support units
- List of United States Marine Corps battalions
- List of active United States Air Force aircraft squadrons
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