List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons

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

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To see Marine Aviation units sorted by command hierarchy, see aviation combat element.

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 Spanish verb "volar" (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. From 1920 to 1941, Marine flying squadrons were identified by one digit numbers. This changed on 1 July 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. [1]

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. [2] The squadron flies the VH-3D Sea King the VH-60N Whitehawk, and the MV-22 Osprey. These were due to be replaced by the VH-71 Kestrel, [3] however that program was cancelled in April 2009. [4] HMX-1 is now preparing for the arrival of the VH-92A Patriot, which will replace the VH-3D that serves as Marine One. Lastly, HMX-1 provides support to training at The Basic School, providing aerial insertion for various training events, as well as MAGTF Air component orientation to the student officers.

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
HMX-1 Hmx1 official insigia.jpg Marine One1 December 1947 Headquarters Marine Corps MCAF Quantico, VA [5]

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons

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CH-53E Super Stallion

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] Each squadron is equipped with sixteen CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters. Their primary role is moving cargo and equipment with the secondary role of transferring troops ashore in an amphibious assault. The CH-53Es are the most powerful helicopter in the U.S. military inventory today. [7] As part of the current reorganization of the Corps, HMH-462 will be decommissioned by 2030. [8]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
HMH-361 HMH-361 insignia.png Flying Tigers25 February 1952 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [9]
HMH-461 Hmh461newpatch.jpg Iron Horse15 March 1944 MAG-29, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [10]
HMH-462 HMH-462 insignia.png Heavy Haulers15 April 1944 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [11]
HMH-464 Hmh464-a.jpg Condors5 April 1944 MAG-29, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [12]
HMH-465 HMH-465 insignia.png Warhorse1 December 1981 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [13]
HMH-466 HMH-466 insignia.png Wolfpack30 November 1984 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [14]
HMH-772 HMH-772 insignia.png Hustler15 April 1958 MAG-49, 4th MAW McGuire Air Force Base, NJ [15]

Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly designated (i.e., winged) Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the CH-53E Super Stallion. [16]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
HMHT-302 HMT-302.png Phoenix1 November 1966 MAG-29, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [16]

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons

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UH-1Y Venom

The Marine Corps’ light attack squadrons are composite squadrons made up of 18 AH-1Z Vipers and 9 UH-1Y Venoms. [17] The primary missions of the Viper is close air support, forward air control, reconnaissance and armed escort, [18] while the Huey provides airborne command and control, utility support, supporting arms coordination and medical evacuation. [19] The H-1 upgrade program will see both the AH-1 and UH-1 get greater power, improved avionics and an 85% commonality of parts. [20] [21] [22] The transition to the UH-1Y was completed in August 2014 when HMLA-773 flew the UH-1N for the last time. Due to the need for more light attack squadrons, the Marine Corps began adding new squadrons in 2008. HMLA-469 is the newest squadron. However, as part of the re-organization of the corps, HMLA-469 and HMLA-367 will be de-activated by 2030. [23]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
HMLA-167 HMLA-167 squadron patch.png Warriors1 April 1968 MAG-29, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [24]
HMLA-169 HMLA-169 insignia.png Vipers30 September 1971 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA [25]
HMLA-267 HMLA-267.png Stingers15 February 1944 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA [26]
HMLA-367 HMLA 367 insignia.png Scarface1 December 1943 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA [27]
HMLA-369 HMLA-369 insignia.PNG Gunfighters1 April 1972 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA [28]
HMLA-773 Hmla-773.gif Red DogJune 1968 MAG-49, 4th MAW Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, NJ [29]
HMLA-775 HMLA-775.png Coyote1 October 2016 MAG-41, 4th MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA [30]

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron

The squadron trains newly designated (i.e., winged) Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the UH-1Y Venom, and the AH-1Z Viper. [31]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
HMLAT-303 HMLAT-303 New Squadron Patch 2019.png Atlas30 April 1982 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA [31]

Tiltrotor Aircraft

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadrons

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MV-22 Osprey

Marine tiltrotor squadrons are new units operating the MV-22 Osprey with their main mission being assault support. The Osprey offers twice the speed, five times the range, and can fly more than twice as high as the helicopters they are replacing. [32] As the Marine Corps’ number one aviation acquisition priority, the Osprey replaced the aging fleet of CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters and is a cornerstone of the capstone concept of Expeditionary maneuver warfare. [33] As of October 2017, the Marine Corps has 16 Fully Operationally Capable (FOC) MV-22 squadrons. VMM-268, VMM-364, and VMM-164 reached FOC in FY16. The two newest Osprey squadrons, VMM-362 and VMM-212, will stand up in FY18 and FY19 respectively, completing the Marine Corps' transition to 18 active component MV-22 squadrons. Each squadron operates 12 aircraft.

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMM-161 VMM-161 insignia.jpg Greyhawks15 January 1951 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [34]
VMM-162 VMM-162.jpg Golden Eagles30 June 1952 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [35]
VMM-163 Hmm163-a.jpg Evil EyesDecember 1951 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [36]
VMM-164 HMMT-164 Green.JPG Knightriders1 July 1962 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
VMM-165 HMM-165 insignia.png White Knights1 July 1965 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [37]
VMM-261 Vmm-261 squadron insignia.jpg Raging Bulls5 April 1951 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [38]
VMM-262 VMM-262.jpg Flying TigersSeptember 1951 MAG-36, 1st MAW MCAS Futenma, Japan [39]
VMM-263 VMM263.jpg Thunder Chickens16 June 1952 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [40]
VMM-265 VMM 265 Reinforced patches.jpg Dragons1 October 1962 MAG-36, 1st MAW MCAS Futenma, Japan [41]
VMM-266 Hmm266-a.jpg Fighting Griffins26 April 1983 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [42]
VMM-268 VMM-268 insignia.jpg Red Dragons26 April 1983 MAG-24, 1st MAW MCB Hawaii, HI [43]
VMM-362 Hmm362logo.gif Ugly Angels30 April 1952 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [44]
VMM-363 VMM-363 Logo.jpg Red Lions2 June 1952 MAG-24, 1st MAW MCB Hawaii, HI [45]
VMM-364 VMM-364 (White).jpg Purple Foxes1 September 1961 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA [46]
VMM-365 Vmm-365 squadron insignia.jpg Blue Knights1 July 1963 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC [47]
VMM-764 Hmm764logo.gif Moonlight15 April 1958 MAG-41, 4th MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [48]
VMM-774 HMM774WILDGOOSE.jpg Wild Goose1969 MAG-49, 4th MAW MCAS New River, NC [49]

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron

The squadron provides new and conversion training to Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force pilots and units in the use and maintenance of the Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. [50]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMMT-204 VMMT-204.jpg Raptors1 May 1972 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC

Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Marine Attack Squadrons

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AV-8B Harrier II

Marine attack squadrons fly the AV-8B Harrier II [51] and are tasked with providing close air support, air interdiction, surveillance 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. [52] The Harrier is due to be replaced by the F-35B, the STOVL version of the F-35 Lightning II. [53] This transition began in 2016 when VMA-211 exchanged its Harriers for the F-35B and became VMFA-211.

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMA-223 Vma223a insig.jpg Bulldogs1 May 1942 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC [54]
VMA-231 Vma231-logo.gif Ace of Spades8 February 1919 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC [55]

Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons

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F-35B Lightning II

The Marine Corps' VMFA squadrons fly the F/A-18 Hornet and F-35 Lightning II. Their primary mission is to attack and destroy surface targets, during both day and nighttime operations, under all weather conditions; conduct multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance; provide supporting arms coordination; and intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in all weather conditions. The current F/A-18s saw first deployments during Operation Desert Storm, after having replaced the A-6 Intruder. Each Hornet squadron operates 12 aircraft and each F-35 squadron operates 10 aircraft. [56] [57]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameAircraftDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMFA-112 VMFA-112 squadron insignia.jpg Cowboys F/A-18C 1 March 1942 MAG-41, 4th MAW NASJRB Fort Worth, TX [58]
VMFA-121 VMFA(AW)-121 insignia.png Green Knights F-35B 24 June 1941 MAG-12, 1st MAW MCAS Iwakuni, Japan [59]
VMFA-122 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 (United States Marine Corps) insignia, 2016.png Flying Leathernecks F-35B 1 March 1942 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ [60]
VMFA-211 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 insignia 2016.png Wake Island Avengers F-35B 1 January 1937 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ [61]
VMFA-214 VMA214-Blacksheep.svg Black Sheep F-35B 1 July 1942 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ [62]
VMFA(AW)-224 VMFA-224.png Fighting Bengals F/A-18D 1 May 1942 MAG-31, 2nd MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC [63]
VMFA-225 VMFA-225 M-Th Chest Patch.png Vikings F-35B 1 January 1943 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ [64]
VMFA-232 VMFA-232 patch.svg Red Devils F/A-18C 1 September 1925 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [65]
VMFA-242 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (United States Marine Corps) insignia, 2020.png Bats F-35B 1 July 1943 MAG-12, 1st MAW MCAS Iwakuni, Japan [66]
VMFA-311 Vma311-a.jpg Tomcats F-35C 1 December 1942 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [67]
VMFA-312 VMFA-312.png Checkerboard F/A-18C 1 June 1943 MAG-31, 2nd MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC [68]
VMFA-314 VMFA-314patch.png Black Knights F-35C 1 October 1943 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [69]
VMFA-323 VMFA-323 insignia.png Death Rattlers F/A-18C 1 August 1943 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [70]
VMFA-533 VMFA-533.png Hawks F-35B 1 October 1943 MAG-31, 2nd MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC [71]
VMFA-542 VMFA-542 Squadron Insignia.jpg Tigers F-35B 6 March 1944 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC [72]

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadrons

VMFAT squadrons train newly designated Naval Aviators to fly Marine Corps Aircraft. [73] [74]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameAircraftDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMFAT-501 VMFAT-501.png Warlords F-35B 15 February 1944 MAG-31, 2nd MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC [75]
VMFAT-502 VMFAT-502 (2020).jpg Flying Nightmares F-35B 15 February 1944 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA

Marine Fighter Training Squadron

VMFT-401 is the only aggressor squadron in the Marine Corps. It flies the F-5E Tiger II and provides instruction to active and reserve squadrons through dissimilar adversary combat tactics. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ and is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group-41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve.

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMFT-401 VMFT-401.png Snipers18 March 1986 MAG-41, 4th MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons

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KC-130J Hercules

VMGR squadrons operate the KC-130 Hercules tanker/transport. Their primary missions are aerial and rapid ground refueling, 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. [76] [77]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameAircraftDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMGR-152 VMGR-152patchscan.jpg Sumos KC-130J 11 March 1942 MAG-12, 1st MAW MCAS Iwakuni, Japan [78]
VMGR-153 VMGR-153 (clean).png Hercules KC-130J 1 March 1942 MAG-24, 1st MAW MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
VMGR-234 VMGR-234.png Rangers KC-130J 1 May 1942 MAG-41, 4th MAW NASJRB Fort Worth, TX [79]
VMGR-252 Vmgr252 insig.jpg Otis KC-130J 1 June 1928 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC [80]
VMGR-352 VMGR-352 squadron insignia.png Raiders KC-130J 1 April 1943 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA [81]

Marine Transport Squadron

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UC-35D

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. [82]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMR-1 VMR-1Insignia.gif RoadrunnersJanuary 1943 Marine Aircraft Group 41 Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX

Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron

The squadron is a Marine Corps test and development unit. Its mission is to conduct operational testing and evaluation of Marine Corps fixed, tiltrotor, and rotary-wing aircraft. The unit was re-designated to VMX-1 (from VMX-22) on 13 May 2016. [83]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameAircraftDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMX-1 VMX-1 Logo.png Flying Lions UH-1Y
AH-1Z
CH-53E /K
MV-22B
F-35B
RQ-21 		28 August 2003Operational Test and Evaluation Force MCAS Yuma, AZ

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons

VMUs operate the RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS) which provides Marine ground forces with reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. They also provide artillery spotting and can assist in search and rescue operations. Due to the high operational tempo of the VMU squadrons in recent years, the Marine Corps stood up VMU-3 in 2008 and VMU-4 , a reserve unit, was activated in 2010 with the lineage of VMO-4. [84]

Squadron NameInsigniaNicknameDate CommissionedSenior CommandStation
VMU-1 VMU-1 squadron insignia.png Watchdogs21 January 1987 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ [85]
VMU-2 VMU-2 new insignia.png Night OwlsJune 1984 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC [86]
VMU-3 VMU-3 logo.png Phantoms12 September 2008 MAG-24, 1st MAW MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
VMU-4 VMU-4.png Evil Eyes20 December 1943 MAG-41, 4th MAW MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

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