Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) was activated on June 1, 1977, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. Its creation unified and enhanced advanced aviation training within the Marine Corps, building on the legacy of earlier tactics instructors and units. MAWTS-1 is best known for conducting the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, a rigorous, biannual program that trains pilots, aircrew, and support personnel in advanced tactics and integrated operations. Over the decades, MAWTS-1 has played a critical role in refining Marine aviation doctrine and ensuring Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) effectiveness in combat operations worldwide.
