MATCU-63 MABS=15 MAG-32 MCAS Beaufort, S.C.

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About MATCU-63 MABS=15 MAG-32 MCAS Beaufort, S.C.

Marine Air Traffic Control Unit 63 (MATCU-63) was a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit assigned to Marine Air Base Squadron 15 (MABS-15), Marine Aircraft Group 32 (MAG-32) at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. Activated during the mid-1950s, MATCU-63 was tasked with providing expeditionary air traffic control and navigational aid services to support Marine aviation operations. The unit played a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during training exercises and operational deployments. MATCU-63 contributed significantly to the readiness and effectiveness of MAG-32 until its eventual deactivation as part of force restructuring.

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Charles Waters

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About MATCU-63 MABS=15 MAG-32 MCAS Beaufort, S.C.

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• MATCU-63 Origins: Marine Air Traffic Control Unit 63 (MATCU-63) was a specialized Marine Corps unit responsible for providing expeditionary air traffic control services, playing a vital role in Marine aviation operations. • Part of MABS-15: MATCU-63 operated under Marine Air Base Squadron 15 (MABS-15), which provided essential support services for Marine Aircraft Group 32 (MAG-32). • Stationed at MCAS Beaufort: The unit was based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, a significant hub for Marine Corps aviation training and operations. • Cold War Era Activity: During the Cold War, MATCU-63 was key in ensuring that Marine air operations could function independently in austere or forward environments, ready to deploy rapidly as needed. • Mobile Air Control: The unit was equipped to set up full air traffic control operations in the field, managing everything from aircraft approaches to ground movements under challenging conditions. • Joint Exercises: MATCU-63 regularly participated in joint training exercises with other branches of the military, enhancing interoperability and sharpening rapid deployment skills. • Vietnam War Connections: While MATCU-63 itself was not deployed to Vietnam, similar MATCU units played a vital role in controlling busy airfields and forward arming and refueling points throughout the conflict. • Technological Advancements: During its tenure, MATCU-63 saw significant advances in radar, communications, and navigational technology, which improved the safety and efficiency of Marine aviation operations. • Life at MCAS Beaufort: Marines at MATCU-63 balanced highly technical training with the unique culture of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, forging camaraderie through both work and off-duty activities. • Legacy and Deactivation: As the Marine Corps modernized and reorganized its air traffic control structure, MATCU-63 was eventually deactivated, but its legacy lives on in today’s Marine Air Traffic Control Detachments (MATCDs).