MASS 6

• Marine Air Support Squadron 6 (MASS-6) is a reserve aviation command and control unit of the United States Marine Corps, headquartered at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. • The unit's primary mission is to provide the Direct Air Support Center (DASC), a crucial link in the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS), responsible for coordinating close air support and other air operations for Marine ground forces. • MASS-6 was originally activated on 1 July 1962, making it part of the Marine Corps Reserve’s efforts to strengthen aviation command and control capabilities during the Cold War era. • The squadron's motto is "Anytime, Anywhere", reflecting its readiness to deploy and provide air support coordination wherever needed. • During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Marines from MASS-6 were mobilized and integrated with active duty units, providing critical air support coordination in the Persian Gulf region. • MASS-6 has supported numerous joint and multinational exercises, including Bold Quest and Combined Endeavor, enhancing interoperability with allied forces. • The unit is known for its proficiency in deploying the DASC via both fixed-site and highly mobile, expeditionary configurations, often operating from tents, vehicles, or field shelters. • In recent years, MASS-6 has participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises, underscoring the flexibility of Marine aviation command and control capabilities. • The squadron’s personnel have earned numerous individual and unit-level awards for excellence in training, operational readiness, and community service. • MASS-6 frequently conducts training with active duty Marine units and other reserve squadrons, ensuring seamless integration during mobilization and deployment scenarios.