USMC Aviation Plans for 2012 and beyond

1. FY2012 Marine Aviation Plan
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LtGen Terry G. Robling
Deputy Commandant for Aviation
December 2011

2. A LEGACY OF VALOR
“It is perhaps well to discuss the impact of the air support that the Marine and Army units received at the Chosin Reservoir.
The Marine Corps’ uniqueness as a fighting unit is that, among other things, it comes with its own integrated air support.
The relationship between the Marine on the ground and the Marine in the air was unique at the time. The Marines’ close
air support of the troops on the ground functioned well, because each battalion-sized unit on the ground had a tactical air
control party, one of whom was always a pilot. Major General O.P. Smith, First Marine Division commander, commented in
his oral history, “When a request went up to the air for support, those people up there knew that some aviator down on the
ground had checked that over and they were not going to have to do something impossible. Those poor aviators in the
frontline battalions, they really took a beating; they were right up there.”
As dawn came on 29 November 1950, it meant not only that the First Marine Division was still holding, but it also meant the
resumption of the air support that was so necessary, not only to the Marines’ survival but also to the Army troops east of
the reservoir as well.
Major General Smith later wrote in a letter to Major General Field Harris, commander of the First Marine Aircraft Wing:
“Without your support our task would have been infinitely more difficult and more costly. During the long reaches of the
night and in the snowstorms, many a Marine prayed for the coming of day or clearing weather, when he knew he would
again hear the welcome roar of your planes as they dealt out destruction to the enemy.
Never in its history has Marine Aviation given more convincing proof of its indispensable value to the ground marines. A
bond of understanding has been established that will never be broken.”
Gail Shisler
For Country and Corps
2009

3. The Osprey has already done three deployments to Iraq; is
on its fourth to Afghanistan; and is on its fourth aboard ship
with a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). This aircraft is so
quiet and so fast, and flies so high and far, that it is not just
changing aviation tactics… it is changing infantry tactics, as
ground commanders realize the speed, shock, surprise, and
battlefield flexibility they have with this capability.
In the same way the Osprey revolutionizes assault support,
the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will revolutionize tactical
air support of ground forces. The Marine Corps is going to
buy 420 of these aircraft, both the B (short takeoff / vertical
As it has been for the 100 years since our founding, Marine landing) and C (carrier) variants. The JSF will fly from L-class
aviation’s number one priority is to support the ground force ships as well as from the aircraft carrier, and will operate
in winning our nation’s wars. The current war in Afghanistan from austere sites or 3,000-foot runways or matting
is today’s reality: our air-ground force is fighting more than anywhere in the world. The JSF will lead the way ashore,
400 nautical miles from the sea. Over the past 20 years, disabling information nodes and grids and providing the
though, American amphibious forces have responded to rest of the air-ground task force awareness of what they will
crises and contingencies more than 100 times — a response face. The JSF will then serve as a bomb carrier and close air
rate more than double that of the Cold War, with most of support (CAS) platform, supporting Marines and soldiers up
these contingencies in the littorals. We know that we will close and personal with the enemy.
range across the spectrum of military operations in the next
campaign, and we will do this with new systems and new
Our unmanned aerial vehicle squadrons have performed
capabilities which maintain and strengthen our fundamental
magnificently during the past decade’s combat operations
naval character.
in Iraq and Afghanistan. We are employing the RQ-7B
Shadow unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for intelligence,
The MV-22B Osprey is the evolution of rotary lift and the surveillance, and reconnaissance and for battlefield
vanguard of assault support capability, and right now it is our management, and we are looking to weaponize the RQ-7B
disruptive technology advantage. At our current rate of and our future UAS. We also are pursuing cargo UAS and a
production and replacement of CH-46 squadrons, we are high-flying, long duration Group 4 UAS to replace the RQ-
well on the way to our planned total of 360 of these new 7B. Our new Small Tactical UAS program of record is also on
aircraft. solid ground, with the RQ-21 Integrator soon coming online.

4. Our helicopter force, too, is moving into the future. The CAS capability to the MAGTF to add to the aircraft’s
CH-53K heavy lift helicopter will be a new build, not a traditional aerial refueling and lift role. This transition
rebuild of our current airframes. This is the helicopter from the T model allows the warfighter to exploit fully
that will lift the Marine Corps middleweight force: it the agility and rugged nature of this unique
will be the only shipboard-compatible helicopter that multimission assault support platform.
can lift 100 percent of the Marine Corps vertical lift
equipment from amphibious shipping to inland To control all of this hardware, our command and
objectives under high altitude and hot atmospheric control units will be organized, trained, and equipped
conditions such as those found in Afghanistan. The CH- to deploy and employ open architecture systems, net-
53K will transport 27,000 pounds of external cargo out centric multifunctional agencies, and new facilities.
to a range of 110 nautical miles, nearly tripling our Our aviation ground support remains our expeditionary
workhorse CH-53E's lift capability while fitting into the enabler: the ability to sustain ourselves anywhere in
same shipboard footprint. the world sets us apart, and those logistics, such as
putting down airfields in the open desert, make us the
We have new utility and attack H-1s out in the nation’s force in readiness. It is logistics which makes
operating forces, replacing the Huey and the Cobra. us expeditionary.
These new helicopters add lift, range, speed, durability,
weaponry and critical tactical flexibility to the Power projection from the sea is fundamental to our
amphibious task force and to the Marine Air-Ground identity, and the aircraft we fly today and those we will
Task Force ( MAGTF) ashore. The UH-1Y “Yankee” has fly tomorrow in support of our ground forces are naval
deployed aboard ship and demonstrated its superior aircraft first. We cannot predict the time or place for
lift and range, and the AH-1Z “Zulu” is developing the next war, but we can prepare and train for it.
swiftly and smoothly into what will be the world's When the nation calls, your Marine Corps aviation
dominant attack helicopter. This November we force will be ready.
deployed the first "all-upgrades MEU," with the Y and Z
models deploying at sea together for the first time.
Semper Fidelis,
We also have now fielded the new KC-130J Hercules
throughout the active force, and we will start soon on Terry G. Robling
our reserve squadrons. Using the Harvest HAWK
mission kit, this new Hercules can even provide a new

5. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 --- Marine Aviation Organizational Structure
Section 2 --- Marine Rotary-Wing / Tiltrotor Aviation Plan
Section 3 --- Marine Fixed-Wing and Tactical Aviation Plan
Section 4 --- Marine Reserve Aviation Plan
Section 5 --- Marine Air Command & Control System Plan
Section 6 --- Marine Unmanned Aircraft System Plan
Section 7 --- Marine Aviation Weapons and Munitions Plan
Section 8 --- Aircraft Survivability Equipment Plan
Section 9 --- Tactical Air Control Party Plan
Section 10 --- Aviation Readiness and Safety
Section 11 --- Aviation Manpower
Section 12 --- Aviation Science & Technology Plan
Section 13 --- Aviation Training System
Section 14 --- Marine Aviation Logistics Plan
Section 15 --- Marine Aviation Ground Support Plan
Section 16 --- Marine Corps Air Station Facilities Upgrade/MILCON Plan
Section 17 --- Platform Quick Reference “Quad” Charts

6. SECTION 1 --- MARINE AVIATION ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
2012 Marine Aviation Plan 1-2
FY12 MARFORPAC/1st MAW Organizational Chart 1-3
FY12 Marine Corps Installations Pacific Organizational Chart 1-4
FY12 MARFORPAC/3d MAW Organizational Chart 1-5
FY12 Marine Corps Installations West Organizational Chart 1-6
Marine Aviation in the Pacific 1-7
FY12 MARFORCOM/2d MAW Organizational Chart 1-9
FY12 Marine Corps Installations East Organizational Chart 1-10
Aviation-Unique Organizational Charts 1-11
Headquarters Marine Corps Aviation Organizational Chart 1-12
Marine Aviation Transition Task Force (TTF) Organizational Chart 1-13
Marine Aviation Type Model Series (TMS) Lead Organizational Chart 1-14
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7. FY2012 MARINE AVIATION PLAN
The FY 2012 Marine Aviation Plan (AvPlan) supports the force structure
initiatives approved under the Marine Aviation Transition Strategy (MATS) and
the anticipated requirements resulting from the implementation of the
Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI). DPRI is the series of sustained security
consultations between the U.S. and the Government of Japan which resulted
in several agreements related to the restructuring / rebasing of forces in the
Pacific.
The combination of these initiatives will continue to shape the future of Current Structure Planned Cadre Planned Relocation
Marine Corps aviation we adjust to meet the diverse missions of today’s and
tomorrow’s battlefields. The AvPlan provides a systematic method to Planned Cadre or
introduce new aircraft and improved capabilities, and to shape the future Deactivation Deactivation Planned Structure
organization of Marine Corps aviation, all while maintaining our current
capability as our nation’s force in readiness. This plan sets in place Planned
USN Structure (#) reflects
tomorrow’s Marine aviation as a viable and essential component in support of Redesignation
note at bottom
the MAGTF on the battlefield.
Planned Basing
The AvPlan is designed to improve the posture of Marine Corps aviation in the
near term and to continue modernizing as we move to the future.
Way Ahead: Color-code and numbering convention used in the
During the next decade, Marine aviation will transition from 13 to 6 organizational charts
type/model/series manned aircraft. These are manpower- and training-
intensive transitions which will take units temporarily out of the operating
force.
The AvPlan delineates the latest plans for these transitioning aviation *Note:
platforms and programs, and Marine aviation continues to work with the
Marine Forces (MarFors), Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs) and Marine Fiscal realities and subsequent budgetary changes will
Aircraft Wings (MAWs) to optimize these transitions and minimize impact to necessitate changes in the Marine Corps in the coming
the operating forces. years. This AvPlan is the ten-year vision for Marine Corps
aviation using today’s force structure and program plans.
Pages 1-3 through 1-14 are FY12 Marine aviation organizational charts that Marine Corps aviation will publish an update as required.
show planned changes in structure and basing, and command and unit
positions, only in the years 2011 and 2012.
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8. FY12 MARFORPAC/1st MAW ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MARFORPAC
CAMP SMITH
III MEF
CAMP COURTNEY
1st MAW
CAMP FOSTER MWHS-1
MAG-12 MAG-36 MAG-24 MACG-18
IWAKUNI FUTENMA MCAF K-BAY FUTENMA
(RJOI) (ROTM) (PHNG) (ROTM)
MALS-12 MALS-36 MALS-24 (-) MTACS-18
VMFA(AW)-242 HMM-262 HMH-362 MACS-4
VMFA(AW)/VMFA (1) HMM-265 (5) HMH-363 (7)
ATC DET (RJOI)
VMM -265 (5) HMH-463 (8)
VMFA(AW)/VMFA/VFA (2) ATC DET
HMH (-) (6) MWSD-24 (9)
VMAQ/VAQ (3) TAOC DET
VMA (-) (4) HMLA (-) (6)
MASS-2
MWSS-171 VMGR-152
MWCS-18
MWSS-172
NOTES:
1) UDP SQUADRON SOURCED FROM 2d/3d MAW.
2) UDP SQUADRON SOURCED FROM 2d/3d MAW (STRIKE FIGHTER WING PACIFIC CEASES SUPPORT TO UDP IN 2012).
3) UDP SQUADRON SOURCED THROUGH GFMP (USMC/USN SQUADRON).
4) UDP SQUADRON (-) ISO 31ST MEU SOURCED FROM 2d/3d MAW.
5) HMM-265 WILL REDESIGNATE AS VMM-265 AND RECEIVE AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL FROM VMM-561. BASING OF MV-22 IN OKINAWA IS SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
6) UDP SQUADRON TYPICALLY SOURCED FROM 3d MAW, BUT 2d MAW CAN ALSO SOURCE.
7) HMH-363 WILL RELOCATE TO MAG-16 TO ENTER THE MV-22 TRANSITION DURING 3RD QTR FY12.
8) HMH-463 TRANSITIONS FROM CH-53D TO CH-53E DURING FY12 AND WILL BE THE LAST CH-53E SQUADRON TO TRANSITION TO CH-53K.
9) IOC IS 2ND QTR FY12 AND FOC IS 2ND QTR FY13.
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9. FY12 MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS PACIFIC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MC INSTALLATIONS COMMAND
HQMC I&L
MC INSTALLATIONS PACIFIC
MCB CAMP BUTLER
MCAS
MCB MCAS FUTENMA MCAS IWAKUNI MCB
KANEOHE BAY CAMP MUJUK CAMP FUJI
CAMP BUTLER (ROTM) (RJOI) HAWAII
(PHNG)
H&HS (1) H&HS (2) 1 x C-20G
1 x UC-12 2 x UC-12
3 x UC-35
NOTES:
1) H&HS MCAS FUTENMA OPERATES 1 X UC-12W EQUIPPED WITH EXTENDED RANGE TANKS.
2) H&HS MCAS IWAKUNI OPERATES 1 X UC-12W NOT EQUIPPED WITH EXTENDED RANGE TANKS AND 1 X UC-12W EQUIPPED WITH EXTENDED RANGE TANKS.
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10. FY12 MARFORPAC/3d MAW ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MARFORPAC
CAMP SMITH
I MEF
CAMP PENDLETON
3d MAW
MIRAMAR MWHS-3
MAG-11 MAG-39 MAG-16 MAG-13 MACG-38
MIRAMAR PENDLETON MIRAMAR YUMA MIRAMAR
(NKX) (NFG) (NKX) (NYL) (1) (NKX)
MALS-11 MALS-39 MALS-16 MALS-13 MTACS-38
VMFAT-101 HMLAT-303 VMM-161 VMA-211 MACS-1 (NYL)
VMM-163
VMFA-232 HMLA-169 VMA-214 ATC DET (NFG)
VMM-165
VMFA-314 HMLA-267 VMA-311 ATC DET
VMM-166
VMFA-323 HMLA-367 VMA-513 ATC DET (NYL)
HMH-361
VMFA(AW)-121 HMLA-369 VMM-363 (2) ATC DET (NYL)
VMFA-332 (4)
VMFA(AW)-225 HMLA-469 VMM-561 (3) TAOC DET (NYL)
MWSS-371
VMGR-352 HMM-268 HMH-462 EWC DET
HMH-465 MASS-3 (NFG)
MWSS-373 HMM-364
HMH-466 MWCS-38
HMMT-164
MWSS-374 (NXP)
MWSS-372 3d LAAD BN (NFG)
VMU-1 (NXP)
VMU-3 (NXP)
NOTES:
1) MAG-13 TRANSITION TO JSF BEGINS IN FY12.
2) HMH-363 WILL RELOCATE TO MAG-16, REDESIGNATE AS VMM-363, AND ENTER THE MV-22 TRANSITION DURING 3RD QTR FY12.
3) VMM-561 WILL DEACTIVATE AT THE END OF FY12.
4) VMFA-332 CADRED IN FY07 UNDER MAG-31. RETURNED IN FY11 WITH JSF IN TRANSITION UNDER MAG-13.
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11. FY12 MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS WEST ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MC INSTALLATIONS COMMAND
HQMC I&L
MC INSTALLATIONS WEST
MCB CAMP PENDLETON
MCAS MCAS
MCB MCAS YUMA MCLB
CAMP PENDLETON MIRAMAR
CAMP PENDLETON (NYL) BARSTOW, CA
(NFG) (NKX)
H&HS H&HS (1) H&HS (2)
1 x UC-12 2 x UC-12
2 x UC-35 3 x HH-1N
NOTES:
1) H&HS MCAS MIRAMAR OPERATES 1 X UC-12W, NOT EQUIPPED WITH EXTENDED RANGE TANKS.
2) H&HS MCAS YUMA OPERATES UC-12F AIRCRAFT. HH-1N ARE SAR AIRCRAFT, AND WILL BE TRANSITIONED TO THE UH-1Y IN FY14.
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12. MARINE AVIATION IN THE PACIFIC
As stated in the 21 June 2011, Security Consultative Committee (SCC) document, Progress on the Realignment of U.S. Forces in
Japan, the U.S. government is committed to implement steadily the realignment initiatives described in the 1 May 1 2006 SCC
document, United States-Japan Roadmap for Realignment Implementation. The bilateral realignment initiatives and additional
service requirements result in changes to Marine aviation laydown in the Pacific that will be realized over the next twenty
years.
Present Marine aviation Pacific laydown:
Currently, Marine aviation in the Pacific primarily resides in three locations: 1) Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay,
HI; 2) MCAS Iwakuni, Japan; and 3) MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and other headquarters at
Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Other Marine aviation presence in the Pacific is realized through Marine Expeditionary Unit
(MEU) Aviation Combat Element (ACE) deployments of the 11th, 13th, 15th , and 31st MEUs.
Changes as a result of the 2006 “Roadmap” realignment initiatives:
The agreements resulting from the 2006 realignment initiatives will affect Marine aviation directly or indirectly. The most
notable agreements involve the relocation of aircraft and personnel from MCAS Futenma to the Futenma Replacement Facility
(FRF) and MCAS Iwakuni; relocation of aviation units from Okinawa and MCAS Iwakuni to Guam; and relocation of U.S. Navy
aircraft and personnel from Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni. These initiatives require Master Planning efforts
that include base design or redesign as well as construction at the following locations: Camp Schwab, MCAS Iwakuni, and
Andersen Air Force Base (Guam).
Changes as a result of USMC service requirements:
The modernization of Marine aircraft and enabling systems, as presented throughout the AvPlan, will result in improved
capabilities and additional employment options for the Pacific Command (PACOM) commander. Legacy aircraft are being
replaced by new aircraft and as a result will arrive to the bases throughout the Pacific and strengthen the capabilities of the
U.S.-Japan alliance. In addition to the modernization of Marine aircraft and enabling systems, service decisions on basing
locations of Marine aviation assets will result in enhanced support to the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF).
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13. MARINE AVIATION IN THE PACIFIC
Marine aviation in the Pacific: FY12 through FY21
A combination of implementing the bilateral realignment initiatives and service requirements will result in a Marine aviation
laydown in the Pacific that will see the introduction of new aircraft to existing bases while the infrastructure, facilities, and training
capabilities are being developed to support the realignment of forces. A number of variables can affect the actual arrival of a unit
or aircraft, however, the following changes to Marine aviation in the Pacific are expected to occur in the next ten years:
• MCAS Kaneohe Bay – UH-1Y arrives, MV-22 replaces CH-53D, AH-1W arrives and is replaced by the AH-1Z, CH-53E replaces CH-
53D, MWSD-24 Det is activated, and VMU-3 relocates from 29 Palms.
• MCAS Iwakuni – VMGR-152 relocates from MCAS Futenma, F-35B replaces F/A-18 and AV-8, Navy Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5)
relocates fixed-wing aircraft and supporting personnel from NAF Atsugi.
• MCAS Futenma – MV-22 replaces CH-46, UH-1Y replaces UH-1N, VMGR-152 relocates to MCAS Iwakuni, AH-1Z replaces AH-1W.
• 11th, 13th, 15th , and 31st MEUs– ACE deploys with MV-22, AH-1Z, UH-1Y, CH-53E, and F-35B aircraft.
Marine aviation in the Pacific: FY-22 through FY31
Due to the variability associated with political considerations, environmental impacts, design and construction timelines, and
funding requirements, it is anticipated that it could take at least ten years to complete the required projects that support the
realignment initiatives. In addition to those changes listed above, the following changes to Marine aviation in the Pacific are
expected to occur over the next twenty years:
• MCAS Kaneohe Bay – CH-53K replaces the CH-53E.
• FRF – MAG-36 and supporting air station units relocate from MCAS Futenma.
• Andersen Air Force Base – Marine ACE operates from the North Ramp at Andersen Air Base. Guam ACE consists of a VMM,
HMH Det, HMLA Det, and supporting enablers.
• 11th, 13th, 15th , and 31st MEUs– ACE deploys with MV-22, AH-1Z, UH-1Y, CH-53K, and F-35B aircraft.
NOTE: U.S. global defense posture is constantly being assessed. Future Marine aviation laydown in the Pacific is subject to further
review and may result in a different laydown than what has been presented.
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14. FY12 MARFORCOM/2d MAW ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
COMMARFORCOM
NORFOLK
II MEF
CAMP LEJEUNE
2d MAW MWHS-2
CHERRY POINT
MAG-14 MAG-29 MAG-26 MAG-31 MACG-28
CHERRY POINT NEW RIVER NEW RIVER BEAUFORT CHERRY POINT
(NKT) (NCA) (NCA) (NBC) (NKT)
MALS-14 MALS-29 MALS-26 MALS-31 MTACS-28
VMAQ-1 HMHT-302 VMMT-204 VMFA-115 MACS-2
VMAQ-2 VMM-162 VMFA-122 ATC DET (NCA)
HMH-366 (NKT)
VMAQ-3 VMM-261 ATC DET (NBC)
HMH-461 VMFA-251
VMAQ-4 ATC DET (NJM)
HMH-464 VMM-263 VMFA-312
ATC DET (NKT)
VMAT-203 HMLA-167 VMM-264
VMFA(AW)-224
TAOC DET
VMA-223 HMLA-269 VMM-266
VMFA(AW)-533 EWC DET (NBC)
VMA-231 HMLA-467 (NKT) VMM-365
MWSS-273 MASS-1
VMA-542 MWSS-274 MWSS-272 MWCS-28
VMGR-252
2d LAAD BN
MWSS-271 VMU-2
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15. FY12 MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS EAST ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MC INSTALLATIONS COMMAND
HQMC I&L
MC INSTALLATIONS EAST
MCB CAMP LEJEUNE
MCAS MCAS MCAS MCAF MCLB
MCB QUANTICO MCB
CHERRY POINT BEAUFORT NEW RIVER QUANTICO ALBANY
CAMP LEJEUNE
(NKT) (1) (NBC) (NCA) (NYG)
H&HS H&HS (3) H&HS (4) H&HS
VMR-1 2 x UC-12 2 x UC-12
2xC9
2 x UC-35
3 x HH-46 (2)
NOTES:
1) VMR-1 IS AN ACTIVE DUTY SQUADRON ASSIGNED TO MCI EAST STATIONED AT MCAS CHERRY POINT.
2) H&HS MCAS CHERRY POINT SAR TRANSITION FROM HH-46 TO UH-1Y IN CALENDAR YEAR 2017.
3) H&HS MCAS BEAUFORT 2 X UC-12M.
4) H&HS MCAS NEW RIVER 2 X UC-12F.
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16. AVIATION-UNIQUE ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
MARINE AVIATION WEAPONS AND TACTICS SQUADRON ONE
MARINE HELICOPTER SQUADRON ONE
MCCDC
MCB QUANTICO WHITE HOUSE
COMOPTEVFOR
MILITARY
PAX RIVER (4)
OFFICE (3)
TECOM
MCB QUANTICO
MAGTF TC
29 PALMS DCA (2) HMX-1
MC INSTALLATIONS
MAWTS-1
WEST
YUMA
MCAS YUMA (1)
MARINE TILTROTOR TEST AND EVALUATION SQUADRON
TWENTY-TWO
COMOPTEVFOR
NORFOLK (4)
VMX-22 VMX DET (JSF)
DCA (2) NEW RIVER EDWARDS AFB
(5) (Pending) (6) (7)
NOTES:
1) FISCAL/COMPTROLLER SUPPORT.
2) ADCON.
3) OPCON FOR PRESIDENTIAL MISSIONS.
4) OPCON FOR OPERATIONAL TEST MISSIONS.
5) VMX-22 TO RE-LOCATE TO MCAS YUMA IN 2015.
6) VMX-22 DETACHMENT (JSF) STANDUP JANUARY 2012.
7) VMX DET (JSF) RE-LOCATES TO MCAS YUMA AT COMPLETION OF JSF SYSTEM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (SDD) IN 2015 (EST).
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17. HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS AVIATION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Commandant
DCA
ADCA ADCA (SES)
PLANS AND PROGRAMS READINESS (1)
APP APW ASL ASM APX AAB
ORDNANCE COMMAND
PROGRAMS & AVIATION ADMINISTRATIVE
TACAIR & FUNCTIONS
BUDGET MANPOWER
CONTROL
AVIATION
AVIATION
CURRENT PLANS & ASSAULT SUPPLY HQMC ASCO GROUND SECURITY
POLICY SUPPORT
SUPPORT
AVIATION
FUTURE PLANS, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION MAINTENANCE AIRCREW UNMANNED
TRANSITIONS & AND PROGRAMS AIRCRAFT
DOCTRINE INTEROPERABILITY SYSTEMS
AVIONICS
CENTENNIAL OF AVIATION
STRATEGIC
NAVAL AVIATION COMMAND
COMM FACILITIES
STRATEGIC
CONGRESSIONAL PLANS
NOTES:
1) ADCA, READINESS (SES BILLET) APPROVED AND IN PROCESS TO FILL
AVNLOG INFO
SYS
NAE
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18. MARINE AVIATION TRANSITION TASK FORCE (TTF) ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
DCA
ADCA
APW ASM APX
MV-22 JSF Coordination H-1 Coordination Aviation
Coordination Cell Cell Cell C2 TTF
ESC
Marine Air Command
OSA TTF ESC TTF MISSION STATEMENT:
and Control System
TTFs WILL DEVELOP TRANSITION PLANS TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES Experimental
UAS TTF ESC TO THE DOTMLPF AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIELDING OF THE (MACCS-X)
VXX TTF ESC NEXT GENERATION OF AIRCRAFT/SYSTEMS FOR THE MAGTF (AS
REQUIRED) .
KC-130J TTF ESC
CH-53K TTF ESC
ATS TTF ESC
CFT I CFT II CFT III
DOCTRINE & ORGANIZATION MATERIAL &
TRAINING & PERSONNEL FACILITIES
(APP) (ASM) (ASL)
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19. MARINE AVIATION TYPE MODEL SERIES (TMS) LEAD ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
DCA
ADCA
MAG-11 MAG-13 MAG-14 MAG-24 MAG-26 MAG-29 MAG-31 MACG-38 MAG-39 MAG-41
KC-130J AV-8B EA-6B CH-53D MV-22 CH-53E FA-18 UAS H-1 KC-130T
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20. SECTION 2 --- MARINE ROTARY-WING / TILTROTOR AVIATION PLAN
Marine Rotary-Wing / Tiltrotor Plan 2-2
Marine Medium Helicopter / Tiltrotor (HMM/VMM) Plan 2-5
Marine Heavy Helicopter (HMH) Plan 2-8
Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) Plan 2-11
Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) Plan 2-14
Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) Plan 2-15
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21. MARINE ROTARY-WING / TILTROTOR PLAN
Missions New Aircraft Test and Evaluation Updates
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON (HMM): Support the MAGTF MV-22:
commander by providing assault support transport of combat troops, supplies DEVELOPMENTAL TEST: Ongoing DT efforts include those for fleet
and equipment, day or night under all weather conditions during sustainment, new capabilities, and envelope expansion for high altitude
expeditionary, joint or combined operations. and defensive maneuvering.
MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER TRAINING SQUADRON (HMMT): Conduct MV-22 OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION:. Ongoing OT efforts
combat capable assault support medium lift helicopter training for selected include support of integrated test for software development, fire
aircrews in the CH-46E aircraft and provide technical training for aviation bucket certification, as well as Hostile Fire Indicator and Blue Force
maintenance personnel. Tracker techniques and procedures (TTP) development.
MARINE MEDIUM TILTROTOR SQUADRON (VMM): Support the MAGTF VXX:
commander by providing assault support transport of combat troops, supplies The VXX program entered the JCIDS process with the Initial Capabilities
and equipment, day or night under all weather conditions during Document (ICD) approved in FY09. The program has completed the
expeditionary, joint or combined operations.
Analysis of Alternatives phase and a Draft Capabilities Development
Document (CDD) has been produced to support a Milestone ‘A’
MARINE MEDIUM TILTROTOR TRAINING SQUADRON (VMMT) Conduct decision in FY12.
combat capable assault support tiltrotor training for selected aircrew in the
MV-22B and provide technical training for aviation maintenance personnel.
UH-1Y:
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST: Complete.
MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER SQUADRON (HMH): Support the MAGTF OPERATIONAL TEST/OPEVAL: Complete.
commander by providing assault support transport of heavy equipment,
combat troops, and supplies, day or night under all weather conditions during INITIAL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY: Was achieved on 8 August 2008
expeditionary, joint or combined operations. when HMLA-267 received a three- aircraft UH-1Y detachment. First
deployment was with 13th MEU in January 2009. Second deployment
with full complement of UH-1Y completed in May 2010 with HMLA-367
MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER TRAINING SQUADRON (HMHT): Conduct combat supporting International Security Assistance Forces – Afghanistan.
capable assault support heavy lift helicopter training for selected aircrews in
the CH-53E aircraft, with further transition to the D model provided after
graduation, and provide technical training for aviation maintenance personnel. AH-1Z:
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST: Complete.
MARINE LIGHT ATTACK HELICOPTER SQUADRON (HMLA): OPERATIONAL TEST/OPEVAL: Complete.
Support the MAGTF commander by providing offensive air support, utility INITIAL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY: Was achieved 24 February 2011
support, armed escort and airborne supporting arms coordination, day or night when HMLA-367 received a six-aircraft AH-1Z detachment with
under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint or combined required support equipment, technical publications, trained
operations. maintenance personnel and trained aircrew, to include initial spares
with interim repair support in place and is capable of deploying for
operational commitments.
MARINE LIGHT ATTACK HELICOPTER TRAINING SQUADRON (HMLAT) :
Conduct combat capable attack training for selected aircrews in the UH-1N,
UH-1Y, AH-1W and AH-1Z aircraft, and provide technical training for aviation
maintenance personnel.
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22. MARINE ROTARY-WING / TILTROTOR PLAN
New Aircraft Test and Evaluation Updates Continued
CH-53K:
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST: 1st Qtr FY13 to 3rd Qtr FY19
OPERATIONAL TEST/OPEVAL: OT-B1 testing in support of Milestone C Decision
begins 4th Qtr FY15. OT-C testing in support of Initial Operational Capability
(IOC) / Full Rate Production (FRP) begins 1st Qtr FY17.
INITIAL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY: Will be achieved CY18 when the first HMH
receives a four-aircraft CH-53K detachment with required support equipment,
technical publications, trained maintenance personnel and trained aircrew, to
include initial spares with interim repair support in place and is capable of
deploying for operational commitments.
* Format for Notes in AvPlan
AC: Active component
RC: Reserve component
FRS: Fleet Replacement Squadron
Data shows squadrons on 30 September of that FY. Numbers are presented with total squadrons first, followed by number of aircraft in each squadron. For example,
“6-12” means six squadrons of twelve aircraft apiece. Thus, in the chart on page 2-5, “RC CH-46E PMAI FY12 2-12” means that the reserve component of Marine
aviation in fiscal year 2012 will have, per its aircraft assigned for its wartime mission, two squadrons with twelve CH-46E aircraft apiece.
FRS aircraft are training assets, and are categorized as PTAI, while operational squadron aircraft are categorized as PMAI per the chart on next page.
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23. INVENTORY TERMINOLOGY AND BREAKDOWN
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24. MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER / TILTROTOR (HMM/VMM) PLAN
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
TOTAL SQUADRONS-UNIT PMAI (OR PTAI)
AC CH-46E 6-12 4-12 3-12 2-12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
AC MV-22 10-12 12-12 13-12 14-12 16-12 16-12 16-12 16-12 16-12 16-12 16-12
RC CH-46E 2-12 2-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
RC MV-22 0-0 0-0 1-12 1-12 1-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12
CH-46E FRS 1-12 1-12 1-12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
MV-22A FRS 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
PAI PLAN
AC/RC PMAI
CH-46E 96 72 48 36 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
MV-22B 120 144 168 180 204 216 216 216 216 216 216
TOTAL PMAI 216 216 216 216 216 216 216 216 216 216 216
FRS PTAI
CH-46E 12 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MV-22B 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
TOTAL FRS PTAI 32 32 32 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
TOTAL PMAI/PTAI 248 248 248 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236
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25. MV-22 TRANSITION TIMELINE
CURRENT FORCE: FORCE GOAL FY20:
8 VMM SQUADRONS ESTABLISHED 16 AC VMM SQDN x 12 MV-22B
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
3 VMM SQUADRONS IN TRANSITION 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 FRS SQDN x 20 MV-22B
4 AC SQDN x 12 CH-46E UNIT/LOCATION PMAI 2 RC VMM SQDN x 12 MV-22B
MAG-26/29
2 RC SQDN x 12 CH-46E VMMT-204 20 MV-22
1 FRS x 12 CH-46E VMM-263 12 MV-22
VMM-162 12 MV-22
1 FRS x 20 MV-22B VMM-266 12 MV-22
VMM-261 12 MV-22
VMM-365 12 MV-22
VMM-264 12 MV-22
MAG-16
VMM-161 12 MV-22 V
VMM-166 12 MV-22 V
VMM-561 12 MV-22 M V NOTE 1
VMM-165 12 MV-22 M V
VMM-163 12 CH-46E M V
HMH-363 (2) 10 CH-53D M V NOTE 2
HMM-164 M V NOTE 3
MAG-36
HMM-265 12 CH-46E V NOTE 4
HMM-262 12 CH-46E V NOTE 5
MAG-41
HMM-764 12 CH-46E M NOTE 6 V
MAG-39
HMMT-164 12 CH-46E NOTE 3
HMM-364 12 CH-46E M V
HMM-268 12 CH-46E M V
MAG-24
VMM-363 NOTE 2
VMM-164 NOTE 3
MAG-49
HMM-774 12 CH-46E M V
GUAM
NOTE 7
WHMO
HMX-1 12 CH-46E M V
M - MV-22 TRANSITION BEGINS
V - MV-22 SQUADRON FULLY OPERATIONAL CAPABLE (FOC) / ENTERS PTP PHASE
NOTES:
1) NLT END OF FY12 VMM-561 WILL DELIVER AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL TO VMM-265 ON OKINAWA AND THEN DEACTIVATE.
2) HMH-363 TRANSITION BEGINS DURING 3RD QTR FY12 WITH TRANSFER FROM MAG-24 TO MAG-16. DURING 4TH QTR FY13 SQUADRON TO FLOW PERSONNEL AND AIRCRAFT TO
MAG-36 TO FACILITATE IMMEDIATE TRANSITION OF VMM-262. SQUADRON TO RETURN TO MAG-24 DURING 4TH QTR FY15 AS VMM-363.
3) HMM-164 TRANSITION BEGINS DURING 3RD QTR FY14 WITH TRANSFER FROM MAG-39 TO MAG-16. SQUADRON TO TRANSFER TO MAG-24 DURING 4TH QTR FY16 AS VMM-164.
4) HMM-265 TO REDESIGNATE AS VMM-265 AND RECEIVE AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL FROM VMM-561 TO SUPPORT IMMEDIATE TRANSITION.
5) HMM-262 TO REDESIGNATE AS VMM-262 AND RECEIVE AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL FROM VMM-363 TO SUPPORT IMMEDIATE TRANSITION.
6) HMM-764 TRANSITION BEGINS DURING 3RD QTR FY13 WITH MOVE TO MCAS MIRAMAR.
7) GUAM TO BE SOURCED WITH CONUS BASED UDP SQUADRON. GUAM ACE SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND THE CONDITIONS IDENTIFIED BETWEEN THE U.S.
GOVERNMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN.
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26. MV-22 SQUADRON GEO-LOCATION
FY
2021 6 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 16/2
MCAS New River
16/2
2020 6 4 2 1 2 2 1 1
MCAS Miramar
6 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 16/2
2019
6 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 16/2 MCAS Futenma
2018
2017 6 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 16/2 Guam (UDP)
16/2
2016 6 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 MCAS CamPen
16/1
2015 6 5 2 2 1 1
14/1
MCAS K-Bay
2014 6 6 2 1
2013 6 5 1 1 12/1 MAG-41 (Miramar)
12/0
2012 6 6 MAG-49 (TBD)
10/0
2011 6 4
AC/RC
0 5 10 15 20
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27. MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER (HMH) PLAN
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
TO TAL SQ UADRO NS/UNIT PMAI
AC CH-53E
CH-53E 7/16 8/16 8/16 8/16 8/16 8/16 8/16 8/16 8/16 7/16 7/16
AC CH-53D
CH-53D 3/10 2/10 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
AC CH-53K
CH-53K 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/4 1/16 2/16 2/16
RC CH-53E
CH-53E 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/16 1/16
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
PAI PLAN
AC/RC PMAI
CH-53D 30 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CH-53E 120 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136
CH-53K 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 14 27 32
TOTAL AC/RC TACTICAL 150 136 136 136 136 136 138 142 150 163 168
FRS PTAI
CH-53D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CH-53E 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
CH-53K 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 9 9
TOTAL FRS PTAI 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 19 23 26 26
PDAI
CH-53D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CH-53E 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
CH-53K 0 0 4 4 4 4 4 6 2 2 2
TOTAL PDAI 4 2 6 6 6 6 6 8 4 4 4
POAI
CH-53D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CH-53E 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CH-53K 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL POAI 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL PAI 177 155 159 159 159 159 161 169 177 193 198
GENERAL NOTES:
1) ACTUAL AIRCRAFT INVENTORY IS LESS THAN PAI.
2) TOTAL PROGRAM BUY IS 200 CH-53K.
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28. MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER (HMH) PLAN
CURRENT FORCE: FORCE GOAL
7 AC SQDN X 16 CH-53E 8 AC SQDN X 16 CH-53K
2 AC SQDN X 10 CH-53D 1 FRS X 21 CH-53K
1 RC SQDN X 8 CH-53E 1 RC SQDN X 16 CH-53K
1 FRS X 17 CH-53E
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
UNIT /LOCAT ION PMAI
MAG 29
HMHT -302 17 CH-53E K V
HMH-366 (1) 16 CH-53E K V
HMH-461 16 CH-53E K V
HMH-464 16 CH-53E K V
MAG 16
HMH-361 16 CH-53E
HMH-462 16 CH-53E
HMH-465 16 CH-53E
HMH-466 16 CH-53E
MAG 24
HMH-362 (2) 10 CH-53D D
HMH-363 (3) 10 CH-53D M V V
HMH-463 (4) 10 CH-53D E V
MAG 49
HMH-772(-) (5) 8 CH-53E
HMH-772 DET A (6) 8 CH-53E A
A = ACTIVATE
D = DEACTIVATE SQUADRON
C = CADRE SQUADRON
E = ENTERS CH-53E TRANSITION
K = ENTERS CH-53K TRANSITION
M = ENTERS MV-22 TRANSITION
R = SQUADRON RELOCATION
V = TRANSITION COMPLETE
NOTES:
1) HMH-366 TEMPORARILY BASED IN CHERRY POINT AND MOVES TO NEW RIVER IN FY14.
2) SQUADRON DEACTIVATES.
3) SQUADRON TRANSITIONS TO VMM-363 DURING 3RD QTR FY12.
4) SQUADRON TRANSITIONS TO CH-53E; LAST ACTIVE COMPONENT SQUADRON TO TRANSITION TO CH-53K.
5) SQUADRON TRANSITION TO CH-53K FY25.
6) DETACHMENT ACTIVATES. TRANSITIONS TO CH-53K IN FY26.
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29. MARINE HEAVY LIFT SQUADRON GEO-LOCATION
FY
8/1
2021 3 4 1 1
2020 3 4 1 1 8/1 MCAS Miramar
2019 3 4 1 1 8/1 MCAS Cherry Point
2018 3 4 1 1 8/1
JAS Willow Grove
8/1
2017 3 4 1 1
8/1
JB MDL (McGuire)
2016 3 4 1 1
8/1 MCAS Kaneohe Bay
2015 3 4 1 1
8/1
2014 3 4 1 1
8/1
2013 2 4 1 1 1
10/1
2012 2 4 3 1 1
10/1
2011 2 4 3 1 1
0 5 10
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30. MARINE LIGHT ATTACK HELICOPTER (HMLA) PLAN
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
TOTAL SQUADRONS/PRIMARY MISSION AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZED (PMAA) - REQUIREMENT
AC AH-1W 8-18 8-18 7-18 6-18 5-18 4-18 3-18 2-18 0-0 0-0 0-0
AC UH-1N 2-9 1-9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
RC AH-1W 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 0-0 0-0
RC UH-1N 1-9 1-9 1-9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
AC AH-1Z 1-15 1-15 1-15 2-15 3-15 4-15 5-15 6-15 8-15 8-15 8-15
AC UH-1Y (Note 2) 6-9 7-9 7-9, 1-12 7-9, 1-12 5-9, 3-12 4-9, 4-12 2-9, 6-12 1-9, 7-12 8-12 8-12 8-12
RC AH-1Z 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-15 1-15
RC UH-1Y 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-12 1-12
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
PRIMARY AIRCRAFT INVENTORY (PAI) PLAN - INVENTORY
AC/RC PMAI
AH-1W /UH-1N 118-36 112-20 109-8 106-0 102-0 90-0 72-0 54-0 18-0 6-0 0-0
AH-1Z/UH-1Y 8-33 14-50 16-68 28-83 42-98 54-108 67-108 84-108 111-108 135-108 135-108
TOTAL AC/RC TACTICAL 126-69 126-70 125-76 134-83 144-98 144-108 139-108 138-108 129-108 141-108 135-108
FRS PTAI
AH-1W /UH-1N 14-0 14-0 14-0 14-0 14-0 14-0 14-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
AH-1Z/UH-1Y 6-9 8-10 14-10 15-10 15-10 15-12 15-12 15-12 15-12 15-12 15-12
TOTAL FRS PTAI 20-9 22-10 28-10 29-10 29-10 29-12 29-12 15-12 15-12 15-12 15-12
PDAI
AH-1W /UH-1N 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
AH-1Z/UH-1Y 4-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 4-3 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-4 4-4 4-4
TOTAL PDAI 7-5 8-5 8-5 8-5 7-5 6-5 6-6 5-4 5-4 4-4 4-4
POAI
HH-1N 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
UH-1Y 0 0 0 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6
TOTAL POAI 4 4 4 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6
BAI/PIPE
AH-1W /UH-1N 0-5 0-5 0-5 0-0 0-0 7-0 14-0 27-0 36-0 33-0 39-0
AH-1Z/UH-1Y 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 0-15 0-29 0-29 7-29 35-29
TOTAL BAI/PIPE 0-5 0-5 0-5 0-0 0-0 7-3 14-15 27-29 36-29 40-29 74-29
PMAI PER HMLA (W/N) 13-9 12-9 13-3 15-0 17-0 18-0 18-0 18-0 18-0 6-0 6-0
PMAI PER HMLA (Z/Y) 8-5 14-7 16-9 14-9 14-11 13-12 13-12 14-12 13-12 15-12 15-12
PAI 153-87 156-89 161-95 171-101 180-116 179-131 174-132 158-130 149-130 160-130 154-130
TAI (Note 5) 155-92 156-94 161-100 171-101 180-116 186-134 188-147 185-159 185-159 200-159 228-159
PROGRAM OF RECORD 189-160 189-160 189-160 189-160 189-160 189-160 189-160 189-160 189-160 189-160 189-160
GENERAL NOTES:
1) TOTAL PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVE IS 160 UH-1Y AND 189 AH-1Z.
2) THE CHANGE IN AIRCRAFT MIX WITHIN AN HMLA, AND ITS CORRESPONDING PMAA ADJUSTMENT, WILL OCCUR BY SQUADRON AS EACH SQUADRON COMPLETES ITS AH-1Z CONVERSION.
3) PMAI WILL DROP BELOW PMAA FOR UH-1Y THROUGH FY17 AND AH-1 UNTIL SUNDOWN OF AH-1W
4) SIX AH-1W INVENTORY IN FY20 IS FINAL HMLA 773 FINAL DET SITE.
5) TAI = PAI + BAI (IF AVAILABLE). THE AH-1W BAI NUMBERS IN FY20 AND FY21 ARE BEYOND MARINE CORPS REQUIREMENTS AND REPRESENT DON EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES.
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31. MARINE LIGHT ATTACK HELICOPTER (HMLA) PLAN
1 FRS X 13 AH-1W/0 UH-1N SAR 3 X UH-1Y (Yuma)
5 AH-1Z/8 UH-1Y 3 X UH-1Y (Cherry Point)
SAR 3 X HH-1N (Yuma)
4 X HH-46E (Cherry Point)
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
UNIT /LOCAT ION PMAI
MAG-39
HMLAT -303 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 V
HMLA-367 (1 & 2) 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 V RELOCAT ION
HMLA-369 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 Z V
HMLA-169 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 V Z V
HMLA-267 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 V Z V
HMLA-469 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 Y V Z V
MAG-29
HMLA-167 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 Y V Z V
HMLA-269 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 Y V Z V
HMLA-467 (3) 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 Y V Z V
MAG-24
HMLA-367 (1 & 2) 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 RELOCAT ION Z V
MAG-49
HMLA-773 15 AH-1/12 UH-1 Y V Z V
SAR
Yuma SAR 3 UH-1Y Y V
Cherry Point SAR 3 UH-1Y Y V
Y = YANKEE TRANSITION BEGINS
Z = ZULU TRANSITION BEGINS
B = SIMULTANEOUS TRANSITION
V = TRANSITION COMPLETE
NOTES:
1) HMLA-367 RELOCATES TO MCAS KANEOHE BAY. IOC 1ST QTR FY13. FOC 1ST QTR FY15.
2) HMLA-367 SOURCES FIRST TWO AH-1Z/UH-1Y MEU DETS WHILE MAINTAINING AH-1W. HMLA-367 WILL RETAIN FIVE AH-1W AND FOUR UH-1Y FOR RELOCATION TO HAWAII.
3) HMLA-467 TEMPORARILY BASED IN CHERRY POINT AND MOVES TO NEW RIVER IN FY13.
**Basing plans are subject to change and further environmental analysis** 2-12

32. MARINE LIGHT ATTACK SQUADRON GEO-LOCATION
FY
2021 3 4 1 1 8/1
2020 3 4 1 1 8/1
2019 3 4 1 1 8/1 MCAS New River
8/1
2018 3 4 1 1 MCAS CamPen
8/1
2017 3 4 1 1 MCAS Kaneohe Bay
8/1
2016 3 4 1 1
8/1
MAG-49 (Multiple Sites)
2015 3 4 1 1
2014 3 4 1 1 8/1 MCAS Cherry Point
8/1
2013 3 4 1 1
8/1 AC/RC
2012 2 5 1 1
8/1
2011 2 5 1 1
0 5 10
**Basing plans are subject to change and further environmental analysis** 2-13

33. MARINE HELICOPTER SQUADRON ONE (HMX-1) PLAN
CURRENT FORCE: VH-3D X 11 FORCE GOAL: VXX x TBD
VH-60N X 8 MV-22B X 14
CH-46E X 14
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
UNIT/LOCATION TAI
HMX-1 QUANTICO 11 VH-3D
8 VH-60N
7 CH-46E M V
6 CH-53E CV
M = MV-22B TRANSITION BEGINS C = CH-46E TRANSITION BEGINS V = TRANSITION COMPLETE
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
AIRCRAFT TYPE/TAI
VH-3D 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
VH-60N 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
CH-46E 14 14 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
VXX 0 0 0 0 0 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
MV-22B 0 0 6 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
TO TAL HMX-1 TAI 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
GENERAL NOTES:
1) RMD-802 TERMINATES VH-71 PROGRAM AND RESTARTS VXX PROGRAM IN FY11.
2) 6 MV-22B DELIVERED FY13; 6 CH-46E PHASED OUT FY13.
3) 8 MV-22B DELIVERED FY14; 8 CH-46E PHASED OUT FY14.
4) HMX-1 IS LOCATED AT MCAF QUANTICO, VA.
**Basing plans are subject to change and further environmental analysis** 2-14

34. MARINE SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) PLAN
CURRENT FORCE: 3 X HH-46E, 3 X HH-1N FORCE GOAL: 6 X UH-1Y
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
UNIT/LOCATION POAA
MCAS CHERRY POINT
VMR-1 3 HH-46E
3 UH-1Y Y V
MCAS YUMA
3 HH-1N
3 UH-1Y Y V
Y = YANKEE TRANSITION
V = TRANSITION COMPLETE
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
SAR PAI PLAN
SAR POAI
HH-46E 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
HH-1N 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
UH-1Y 0 0 0 0 3 6 6 6 6 6 6
TOTAL SAR PAI 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
**Basing plans are subject to change and further environmental analysis** 2-15

35. SECTION 3 --- MARINE FIXED-WING AND TACTICAL AVIATION PLAN
Marine Fixed-Wing Aviation Plan 3-2
TACAIR Integration Update 3-3
TACAIR Legacy to Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Transition Plan 3-4
Marine Aerial Refueler / Transport (VMGR) Plan 3-7
Marine Electronic Attack (VMAQ) Plan 3-10
Marine Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) Plan 3-12
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36. Marine Fixed-Wing Aviation Plan
Missions MARINE FIGHTER TRAINING SQUADRON (VMFT): Provide adversary F-5 support to the Fleet
MARINE FIGHTER/ATTACK SQUADRON (VMFA): Support the MAGTF commander by Replacement Squadron (VMFAT-101), to Fleet Squadron Core readiness training, and to the
destroying surface targets and enemy aircraft, and escort friendly aircraft, day or Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course. This is a reserve squadron.
night, under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint or combined
operations.
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AIRCRAFT (OSA): Provide time-sensitive air transport of high
priority passengers and cargo to, within, and between theaters of war.
MARINE ALL-WEATHER FIGHTER/ATTACK SQUADRON (VMFA-AW): Support the
MAGTF commander by providing supporting arms coordination, conducting multi-
sensor imagery, and destroying surface targets and enemy aircraft day or night, under Legacy Aircraft
all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations.
EA-6B:
The USMC currently has four active VMAQ squadrons. Two have completed the transition to
MARINE FIGHTER/ATTACK TRAINING SQUADRON (VMFAT): Conduct combat capable
the Improved Capabilities (ICAP) III version of the Prowler and all four squadrons will
fighter/attack training for selected aircrews in the Joint Strike Fighter F-35B aircraft
complete transition by June 2012. USMC EA-6B operational capability will be sustained
and the legacy F/A-18 and provide technical training for aviation maintenance
personnel. through 2019. This structure is intended to remain whole until the first squadron
decommissions in late 2016, with one squadron decommissioning each successive year until
the end of 2019. Going forward, MAGTF EW will witness the integration of manned and
MARINE ATTACK SQUADRON (VMA): Support the MAGTF commander by destroying
unmanned airborne and ground EW capabilities to provide the MAGTF Commander the
surface targets, and escort friendly aircraft, day or night, under all weather conditions
during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. ability to control the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) at the time and place of his choosing.
Airborne capabilities will be provided by EW payloads such as Intrepid Tiger, the EW
capabilities inherent to F-35, and possibly Next Generation Jammer technologies.
MARINE ATTACK TRAINING SQUADRON (VMAT): Conduct combat capable attack
training for selected aircrews in the AV-8B and provide technical training for aviation
maintenance personnel. FA-18 A-D, AV-8B:
The USMC currently has twelve active VMFA/VMFA(AW) squadrons and one reserve VMFA.
MARINE REFUELING TRANSPORT SQUADRON (VMGR): Support the MAGTF Two active and two reserve squadrons have been placed into cadre status to support the
commander by providing aerial refueling, assault support, conducting intelligence, manpower needs of JSF transition. These squadrons will be reconstituted with the F-35B.
surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, indirect and direct fires adjustment, There are currently seven active VMAs comprised of fourteen AV-8Bs aircraft apiece.
battlefield damage assessment and destroying surface targets day or night under all
weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations.
KC-130T (Reserve only):
MARINE TACTICAL ELECTRONIC WARFARE SQUADRON (VMAQ): Support the MAGTF USMCR KC-130T squadrons are planned to transition to the KC-130J beginning in FY15. KC-
commander by conducting airborne electronic warfare, day or night, under all 130T aircraft will be retired incrementally as KC-130J aircraft are delivered to 4th MAW
weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR squadrons. The KC-130T provides the only DASC(A) capability in the USMC aircraft
inventory.
MARINE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SQUADRON (VMU):
Support the MAGTF commander by conducting reconnaissance, surveillance, target New Aircraft Test and Evaluation Updates
acquisition, indirect fires adjustment, battlefield damage assessment (BDA) and JSF (F-35B)
support the rear area security plan during expeditionary, joint or combined
operations. DEVELOPMENTAL TEST: Ongoing through FY16.
OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION: Commences FY14 for Block 2. Block 3 OT&E TBD.
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37. New Aircraft Test and Evaluation Updates (continued)
TACAIR INTEGRATION (TAI) UPDATE
INITIAL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY:
A revised Memorandum of Agreement with the Navy was signed in
May 2011. It stipulates that the FA-18A-D will source UDP requirements
Joint Strike Fighter IOC prerequisites delineated in the 1 March 2010
and that FA-18A/C and F-35C will source Navy Carrier Air Wing (CVW)
DCA requirements letter to the JSF Program Executive Officer in March
requirements.
2010 reflect the USMC warfighting requirements for the F-35B. These
specifics include, but are not limited to, 10 aircraft capable of executing The Marine Corps has three squadrons integrated into CVWs, while the
assigned TACAIR mission sets and 6 aircraft capable of an austere Navy has one VFA squadron integrated into the Marine Corps Unit
and/or ship-based detachment. The USMC plan is to maintain these Deployment Program (UDP). This provides the Navy with a “net gain” of
baseline requirements, field the aircraft as delivered, train to the two squadrons. With the elimination of Navy support to UDP in FY12,
capabilities as they are cleared for operational use, and achieve IOC the Marine Corps will move to a support level of three squadrons.
when the aircraft and support is delivered without limitations.
When IOC will be achieved will be dependent upon restructure of the F/A-18 SERVICE LIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SLMP)
Joint Strike Fighter Program and on when the Marine Corps has a
clearer understanding on flight test plans, software development
The health of our FA-18 inventory is critical to the success of TAI and
improvements, and aircraft delivery schedules.
the Department of the Navy’s TACAIR support to the warfighter. This
aircraft is also critical to the success of the MAGTF.
Fleet aircrew and maintenance training is expected commence in FY12.
VMFA-332 will re-activate in FY12 at MCAS Yuma, AZ.
The current Center Barrel Replacement Plus (CBR+) program will
extend the life of the Lot 17 and below aircraft (421 total) to 1.0 Wing
KC-130J
Root Fatigue Life (WRFLE).
HARVEST HAWK: In response to an Urgent Universal Need Statement,
the USMC integrated a bolt-on/bolt-off ISR/weapon mission kit for use
on existing KC-130J aircraft. This mission kit is designed to re-configure Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) and DCA released messages
any KC-130J aircraft rapidly into a platform capable of performing outlining a program to better manage our use of Hornet service life.
persistent targeting ISR from a AN/AAQ-30 Targeting Sight System Under this program, service life is managed for each individual aircraft
mounted on the aft portion of the left hand external fuel tank. enabling a more comprehensive and efficient approach to aircraft
Additionally, the mission kit enables the aircraft to deliver precision service life preservation. In addition, the Service Life Extension
fires using HELLFIRE and Griffin munitions. This mission kit is designed Program (SLEP) will determine investments required to extend the FA-
as a complementary capability that takes advantage of the aircraft’s 18 A+/C/D to 10,000 Flight Hours. Earlier phases of this program
extended endurance. The capability has been deployed since Oct, extended the catapult and landing limits of the A+/C/D to 2700 and
2010 and has experienced overwhelming success in theater. Feedback 14,500 respectively (1500 catapults and 17,000 landing for the FA-18D).
from supported units is outstanding. Three kits have been delivered to The first kit that will extend the airframe to 10,000 flight hours will be
the Fleet to provide continuous support for OEF. installed in 2012.
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38. TACAIR LEGACY TO JSF TRANSITION PLAN
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
TO TAL SQ UADRO NS
FA-18A+/C 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 6 4 3 2
FA-18D 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 1
AV-8B 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 5 5
F-35B 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6
F-35C 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 4
FA-18 FRS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
AV-8B FRS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
F-35B FRS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
F-5N/F 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY 21
PAI PLAN
AC/RC PMAI
FA-18A+/C 96 96 96 96 96 96 84 72 48 36 24
FA-18D 60 60 60 60 48 48 36 36 36 36 12
AV-8B 98 98 98 98 84 84 84 84 84 70 70
F-35B 0 1 16 16 16 26 36 36 46 56 66
F-35C 0 0 0 0 0 6 10 20 30 30 40
F-5N/F 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
TO TAL AC/RC TACTICAL 267 268 283 283 257 273 263 261 257 241 225
FRS PTAI
FA-18A/C 23 23 24 23 19 18 18 17 12 11 8
FA-18B 4 4 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0
FA-18D 17 17 17 16 15 15 14 14 12 10 8
AV-8B 14 14 14 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 10
T AV-8B 14 14 14 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 10
F-35B 3 15 16 17 14 14 17 28 36 45 50
F-35C 0 0 0 2 7 13 14 14 14 14 14
TO TAL FRS PTAI 75 87 89 86 82 86 89 98 98 100 100
* Operational commitments, contingency plans, and service life expenditure rates may change T/M/S turnover
sequence
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39. TACAIR LEGACY TO JSF TRANSITION PLAN
CURRENT FORCE: FORCE GOAL:
7 AC VMFA SQDN x 12 F/A-18 A/C 9 AC VMFA SQDN x 10 F-35B
5 AC VMFA(AW) SQDN x 12 F/A-18D 7 AC VMFA SQDN x 16 F-35B
1 RC VMFA SQDN x 12 F/A-18C 5 AC VMFA SQDN x 10 F-35C
7 AC VMA SQDN x 14 AV-8B 3 RC VMFA SQDN x 10 F-35B
1 FRS x 28 AV-8B/TAV-8B 2 FRS SQDN x 25 F-35B
1 FRS x 38 F/A-18 A/B/C/D
RED = F-35C, BLACK = F-35B
B = Transition complete, initial complement of aircraft, equipment, and trained personnel assigned
C = Commencement of transition from a Cadre status
N = New squadron, applies to F-35B FRS squadrons; VMFAT-501 and VMFAT-502
T = Commencement of transition from a legacy TACAIR squadron
GENERAL NOTES:
1) JSF TRANSITION CONTINUES BEYOND FY21 TO INCLUDE THREE RESERVE SQUADRONS
2) 14 F-35C AIRCRAFT WILL SUPPORT USMC PILOT TRAINING AT VFA-101 AT EGLIN AFB.
3) VMFA(AW)-242 WILL RELOCATE AND ASSIGN TO MAG-31 AT MCAS BEAUFORT IN FY18. VMFA(AW)-242 WILL SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSITION TO F-35B IN FY21.
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