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Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct forward arming and refueling point operations during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor 2-17 course near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, April 29, 2017. The mission of the FARP is to provide fuel and ordnance necessary for rotary and fixed-winged aircraft while in a forward-deployed environment. WTI is a seven-week period of instruction that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics through a series of escalating evolutions to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. MWSS-271 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct counter-improvised explosive device training during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 14, 2017. This training educated the Marines on how to properly identify IEDs and the steps to take after finding one. WTI is a seven week training course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 designed to provide standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications that support Marine Aviation training and readiness and to provide assistance in the development and employment of aviation weapons and tactics. MWSS-271 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James B. Wellons, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Thomas W. Foster, squadron Sgt. Maj. of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) address Marines and Sailors augmented to support Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 22, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin M. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps students assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1),receive a welcome aboard brief while attending the first ever Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course (AAMOC) during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 13, 2017. The AAMOC will empower Aircraft Maintenance Officers with leadership tools, greater technical knowledge, and standardized practices through rigorous academics and hands on training in order to decrease ground related mishaps and increase sortie generation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel D. Kujanpaa)