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This is a list of all of the active squadrons that currently exist in the United States Marine Corps. Most squadrons have changed names and designations many times over the years, so they are listed by their current designation.

Contents 1 Squadron designations 2 Rotary-Wing Aircraft 2.1 Marine Helicopter Squadron 2.2 Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons 2.3 Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 2.4 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons 2.5 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 2.6 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadrons 2.7 Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 3 Tiltrotor Aircraft 3.1 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadrons 3.2 Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 3.3 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 4 Fixed-Wing Aircraft 4.1 Marine Attack Squadrons 4.2 Marine Attack Training Squadron 4.3 Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons 4.4 Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons 4.5 Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons (All Weather) 4.6 Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 4.7 Marine Fighter Training Squadron 4.8 Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons 4.9 Marine Transport Squadron 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems 5.1 Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons 6 See also 7 References

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 French verb "Voler" (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.^[1] 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. ^[2]

Rotary-Wing Aircraft

Marine Helicopter Squadron

The squadron is responsible for the helicopter transportation of the President of the United States, Vice President, 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.^[3] The squadron currently flies the VH-3D Sea King and the VH-60N Blackhawk but these are due to be replaced by the VH-71 Kestrel in the near future.^[4]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
HMX-1		Nighthawks	December 1, 1947	Headquarters Marine Corps	MCAF Quantico, VA[5]

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 is due to be reactivated in 2008^[9]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
HMH-361		Flying Tigers	February 25, 1952	MAG-16, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA[10]
HMH-362		Ugly Angels	April 30, 1952	MAG-24, 1st MAW	MCAF Kaneohe Bay, HI[11]
HMH-363		Red Lions	June 2, 1952	MAG-24, 1st MAW	MCAF Kaneohe Bay, HI[12]
HMH-461		Iron Horse	March 15, 1944	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[13]
HMH-462		Heavy Haulers	April 15, 1944	MAG-16, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA[14]
HMH-463		Pegasus	July 20, 1944	MAG-24, 1st MAW	MCAF Kaneohe Bay, HI[15]
HMH-464		Condors	April 5, 1944	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[16]
HMH-465		Warhorse	December 1, 1981	MAG-16, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA[17]
HMH-466		Wolfpack	November 30, 1984	MAG-16, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA[18]
HMH-769		Titan	April 15, 1958	MAG-46, 4th MAW	Edwards AFB, CA[19]
HMH-772		Hustler	April 15, 1958	MAG-46, 4th MAW	NAS Willow Grove, PA[20]

Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the CH-53E Super Stallion.^[21]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
HMT-302		Phoenix	November 1, 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 12 AH-1W Cobras and 6 UH-1N Hueys. The primary missions of the Cobra is close air support, forward air control, reconnaissance and armed escort,^[22] while the Huey provides airborne command and control, utility support, supporting arms coordination and medical evacuation.^[23] 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^[24] and UH-1Y^[25].^[26] Due to the need for more light attack squadrons, the Marine Corps will be adding three more HMLAs in the next few years. In 2008, HMLA-467 will stand up followed by HMLA-469 and HMLA-567 in 2009. Locations and Group assignments for these new squadrons has yet to be finalized^[9].

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
HMLA-167		Warriors	April 1, 1968	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[27]
HMLA-169		Vipers	September 30, 1971	MAG-39, 3rd MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[28]
HMLA-267		Stingers	February 15, 1944	MAG-39, 3rd MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[29]
HMLA-269		Gunrunners	February 22, 1971	MAG-29, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[30]
HMLA-367		Scarface	December 1, 1943	MAG-39, 3rd MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[31]
HMLA-369		Gunfighters	April 1, 1972	MAG-39, 3rd MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[32]
HMLA-773		Red Dog	June 1968	MAG-42, 4th MAW	Naval Air Station Atlanta, GA[33]
HMLA-775		Coyotes	January 7, 1989	MAG-46, 4th MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[34]

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned 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 and UH-1Y Venom variants.^[35]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
HMLAT-303		Atlas	April 30, 1982	MAG-39, 3rd MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA

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.^[36][37] The CH-46 is currently being replaced by the MV-22 Osprey and HMM squadrons are incrementally being deactivated and coming back as VMMs.^[38]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
HMM-161		Greyhawks	January 15, 1951	MAG-16, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA[39]
HMM-163		Ridge Runners	December 1951	MAG-16, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA[40]
HMM-165		White Knights	July 1, 1965	MAG-16, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA[41]
HMM-166		Sea Elk	September 13, 1985	MAG-16, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA[42]
HMM-261		Raging Bulls	April 5, 1951	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[43]
HMM-262		Flying Tigers	September 1951	MAG-36, 1st MAW	MCAS Futenma, Japan[44]
HMM-264		Black Knights	June 30, 1959	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[45]
HMM-265		Dragons	October 1, 1962	MAG-36, 1st MAW	MCAS Futenma, Japan[46]
HMM-268		Red Dragons	September 15, 1972	MAG-39, 3rd MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[47]
HMM-364		Purple Foxes	September 1, 1961	MAG-39, 3rd MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[48]
HMM-365		Blue Knights	July 1, 1963	MAG-29, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[49]
HMM-764		Moonlight	April 15, 1958	MAG-46, 4th MAW	Edwards Air Force Base, CA[50]
HMM-774		Wild Goose	1969	MAG-42, 4th MAW	Naval Station Norfolk, VA[51]

Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the CH-46 Sea Knight.^[52]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
HMMT-164		Knightriders	July 1, 1962	MAG-39, 3rd MAW	MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA

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 destined to replace.^[53] As the Marine Corps’ number one aviation acquisition priority, the Osprey is replacing the aging fleet of CH-46 Sea Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters and is a cornerstone of the capstone concept of Expeditionary maneuver warfare. ^[54] The Marine Corps is planning on transitioning two squadrons a year to the new airframe until all squadrons have made the conversion. ^[38]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMM-162		Golden Eagles	June 30, 1952	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[55]
VMM-263		Thunder Chickens	June 16, 1952	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[56]
VMM-266		Fighting Griffins	April 26, 1983	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC[57]

Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron

The squadron is a joint Marine Corps & 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. ^{[58] [59][60]}

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMX-22		Argonauts	August 28, 2003	Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force	MCAS New River, NC

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 Knight and CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters.^[61]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMMT-204		Raptors	May 1, 1972	MAG-26, 2nd MAW	MCAS New River, NC

Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Marine Attack Squadrons

After World War II the Navy decided to combine all of the functions of the scout bomber, torpedo bomber and bomber torpedo communities into one simple Attack designation^[62]. So on July 22, 1946, they released Bulletin No. 46-1543 which authorized the formation of attack squadrons; however, the Marine Corps did not form any until 1952^[2]. Today, Marine attack squadrons fly the AV-8B Harrier II^[63] and are tasked with providing close air support, air interdiction, armed reconnaissance 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.^[64] The Harrier is due to be replaced by the STOVL version of the F-35 Lightning II^[65].

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMA-211		Wake Island Avengers	January 1, 1937	MAG-13, 3rd MAW	MCAS Yuma, AZ[66]
VMA-214		Black Sheep	July 1, 1942	MAG-13, 3rd MAW	MCAS Yuma, AZ[67]
VMA-223		Bulldogs	May 1, 1942	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC[68]
VMA-231		Ace of Spades	February 8, 1919	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC[69]
VMA-311		Tomcats	December 1, 1942	MAG-13, 3rd MAW	MCAS Yuma, AZ[70]
VMA-513		Flying Nightmares	February 15, 1944	MAG-13, 3rd MAW	MCAS Yuma, AZ[71]
VMA-542		Tigers	March 6, 1944	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC[72]

Marine Attack Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators to fly the AV-8B Harrier II.^[73]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMAT-203		Hawks	July 1, 1947	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons

VMAQ squadrons operate the EA-6B Prowler^[74] and are tasked with providing Electronic attack, electronic protection, radar jamming and suppression of enemy air defense using the AN/ALQ-99 jamming pod^[75] 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).^[76][77]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMAQ-1		Banshees	July 1, 1992	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC [78]
VMAQ-2		Death Jesters	September 15, 1952	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC [79]
VMAQ-3		Moon Dogs	July 1, 1992	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC [80]
VMAQ-4		Seahawks	November 7, 1981	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC [81]

Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons

The Marine Corps' VMFA squadrons fly the single seat, A & C models of the F/A-18 Hornet and their primary role is to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all-weather conditions and attack and destroy surface targets under the weather. Each squadron employs 12 jets.^[82][83]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMFA-112		Cowboys	March 1, 1942	MAG-41, 4th MAW	NASJRB Fort Worth, TX [84]
VMFA-115		Silver Eagles	July 1, 1943	MAG-31, 2nd MAW	MCAS Beaufort, SC [85]
VMFA-122		Crusaders	March 1, 1942	MAG-31, 2nd MAW	MCAS Beaufort, SC [86]
VMFA-142		Gators	March 1, 1942	MAG-42, 4th MAW	Naval Air Station Atlanta, GA [87]
VMFA-212		Lancers	March 1, 1942	MAG-12, 1st MAW	MCAS Iwakuni, Japan [88]
VMFA-232		Red Devils	September 1, 1925	MAG-11, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA [89]
VMFA-251		Thunderbolts	December 1, 1941	MAG-31, 2nd MAW	MCAS Beaufort, SC [90]
VMFA-312		Checkerboard	June 1, 1943	MAG-31, 2nd MAW	MCAS Beaufort, SC [91]
VMFA-314		Black Knights	October 1, 1943	MAG-11, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA [92]
VMFA-323		Death Rattlers	August 1, 1943	MAG-11, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA [93]

Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons (All Weather)

The VMFA(AW) squadrons fly the B & D , two seat versions of the F/A-18 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 under all weather conditions. The current F-18s saw their first action in Operation Desert Storm after replacing the venerable F-4 Phantom.^[82][83]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMFA(AW)-121		Green Knights	June 24, 1941	MAG-11, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA [94]
VMFA(AW)-224		Bengals	May 1, 1942	MAG-31, 2nd MAW	MCAS Beaufort, SC [95]
VMFA(AW)-225		Vikings	January 1, 1943	MAG-11, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA [96]
VMFA(AW)-242		Bats	July 1, 1943	MAG-11, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA [97]
VMFA(AW)-533		Hawks	October 1, 1943	MAG-31, 2nd MAW	MCAS Beaufort, SC [98]

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators to fly the F/A-18 Hornet.^[99]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMFAT-101		Sharpshooters	January 3, 1969	MAG-11, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA

Marine Fighter Training Squadron

VMFT-401 is the only aggressor squadron in the Marine Corps. They fly the F-5E Tiger II and provide instruction to active and reserve squadrons through dissimilar adversary combat tactics. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.^[100]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMFT-401		Snipers	March 18, 1986	MAG-46, 4th MAW	MCAS Yuma, AZ

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons

VMGR squadrons operate the KC-130 Hercules tanker/transport. Their primary missions are aerial refuelling 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.^{[101][102][103]}

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMGR-152		Sumos	March 11, 1942	MAG-36, 1st MAW	MCAS Futenma, Japan [104]
VMGR-234		Rangers	May 1, 1942	MAG-41, 4th MAW	Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX [105]
VMGR-252		Otis	June 1, 1928	MAG-14, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC [106]
VMGR-352		Raiders	April 1, 1943	MAG-11, 3rd MAW	MCAS Miramar, CA [107]
VMGR-452		Yankees	September 9, 1988	MAG-49, 4th MAW	Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY [108]

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. ^[109]

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMR-1		Roadrunners	January 1943	H&HS, MCAS Cherry Point	MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons

VMUs operate the RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which provides Marine ground forces with information, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance. They also provide artillery spotting and can assist in search and rescue operations^[110][111]. Since 2004, the VMU squadrons have also been operating the ScanEagle UAV which is newer, provides longer endurance and can work at higher altitudes. ^[112]. All of these systems will eventually be replaced by the Vertical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle^[113]. which is currently being developed to meet the future Tier III requirements of the Marine Corps^[114]. Due to the high operational tempo of the VMU squadrons in recent years, the Marine Corps is going to stand up two new UAV squadrons, VMU-3 in 2008 and VMU-4 in 2011^[9].

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Date Commissioned	Senior Command	Station
VMU-1		Watchdogs	January 21, 1987	MACG-38, 3rd MAW	MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA [115]
VMU-2		Night Owls	June 1984	MACG-28, 2nd MAW	MCAS Cherry Point, NC [116]

See also

• United States Marine Corps Aviation
• List of inactive United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
• List of United States Marine Corps aircraft wings
• List of United States Marine Corps battalions

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