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US Marine Corps - Marine Tactical
Electronic Warfare (Training) Squadron 1 VMAQ-1 / VMAQT-1 'Banshees' |
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 An EA-6B Prowler (VMAQT-1) sits on the flight line at MCAS Cherry Point, prepared for transfer to the Hickory Aviation Museum in Hickory, N.C., April 29, 2016. This specific aircraft will be set up for static display at the museum symbolizing the squadron’s elite history and accomplishments during its time in service. While active, VMAQT-1’s mission was to train student pilots to efficiently and effectively use the platform to support missions assigned by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders.  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March 2014  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQT-1) at Marine Corps Auxilary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina - July 2013  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) during exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska - October 2012  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) during exercise Red Flag Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska - October 2012  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) - 2011  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan - November 2011  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at MCAS Cherry Point, NC - May 2010  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece - July 2007  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq - March 2007  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq - March 2007  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq - March 2007  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq - March 2007  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq - March 2007  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq - March 2007  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq - March 2007  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq - 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March 1999  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey - January 1999  EA-6B Prowler (VMAQ-1) at NAS Fallon, Nevada - June 1993  Grumman EA-6A Electric Intruder (early VMAQ-2) over MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina - 1978  Grumman EA-6A Electric Intruder (VMCJ-1) at Da Nang Airbase, Vietnam - 1970  Douglas EF-10B Skyknight (VMCJ-1) - 1960's |
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Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 (VMAQ-1) traces
its lineage back to Marine Composite Squadron One (VMC-1) which was
activated on 15 September 1952 at Pohang (K-3), Korea, under the
command of LtCol Lawrence F. Fox. Following the Korean War, VMC-1
was redeployed to MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and re-designated as
VMCJ-1 after merging with Marine Photographic Squadron One (VMJ-1). Throughout the 1960’s and early 1970’s VMCJ-1 saw extensive service during the Vietnam Conflict, receiving numerous awards and accolades for its service. Following the Vietnam Conflict, the composite community was again reorganized and split into Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Two (VMAQ-2) and Marine Photo-Reconnaissance Squadron Three (VMFP-3). VMAQ-2, Detachment A, flying the EA-6A, rotated with its sister detachments in support of the USS Midway Carrier Air Wing conducting operations from the Gulf of Tonkin to Korea. Detachment A was later re-designated as detachment X-ray coincident with the United States Marine Corps’ transition from the EA-6A to the more advanced and capable EA-6B aircraft. Detachment X-ray continued its history of service, repeatedly deploying to Iwakuni, Japan as part of the unit deployment program (UDP) in support of 1st MAW. During Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, detachment X-ray was called upon to extend its normal six-month rotation to thirteen months in order to maintain a watch over the Western Pacific while other assets were directed to the Middle East. Following Operation DESERT STORM, the criticality and shortage of electronic attack assets was finally recognized. The decision was made to reorganize VMAQ-2 detachments X-ray, Yankee, and Zulu into three separate tactical electronic warfare squadrons. While deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, VMAQ-2 detachment X-ray was commissioned as Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 on 1 July 1992 with the mission to conduct electronic warfare in support of Marine Forces and Joint/Combined operations. Since its activation in 1992, VMAQ-1 has maintained the highest levels of combat efficiency. The squadron has provided tactical electronic warfare support to Marines, sister services, and allies on 15 separate deployments; 13 of which were in direct support of combat operations. Since 1992 VMAQ-1 has received many unit awards and accolades to include nine Marine Corps Aviation Association Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron of the Year awards and eight Chief of Naval Operations Safety Awards. Additionally, the squadron received the 2011 Secretary of Defense Phoenix Award for the most outstanding maintenance within the Department of Defense. Over the course of its long and illustrious history, from VMC-1 to VMAQ-1, this unit has flown numerous different type, model and series aircraft. However, whether flying the AD-5Q Skyraider or the EA-6B ICAP III, the character and traditions of squadron today remain true to the standards set by its predecessors. Redesignating to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 signifies a transition from supporting the CFACC or MAGTF commander to training aircrew in the EA-6B in order to successfully fulfill the assigned annual aircrew training requirement. VMAQT-1 is now responsible to the rest of the VMAQs to supply the required aircrew so that they can meet their mission. source: USMC - - - - - Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 (VMAQT-1) was a United States Marine Corps electronic warfare training squadron consisting of EA-6B Prowler jets. The squadron was based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 (MAG-14) and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW). The VMAQT-1 logo was the Banshee, an Irish mythological figure foretelling death. Its motto was “Tairngreacht Bas,” Gaelic for “Death Foretold.” Korean War: Marine Composite Squadron One (VMC-1) was activated on September 15, 1952 at K-3 Air Base, South Korea, in support of Marine Air Control Group 2, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) conducting airborne early warning and electronic countermeasures in support of combat operations. On June 16, 1953, a United States Marine Corps AD-4 Skyraider from VMC-1 piloted by Major George H. Linnemeier and CWO Vernon S. Kramer shot down a Soviet-built Polikarpov Po-2 biplane, the only documented Skyraider air victory of the war.[1] The squadron continued support in defense of the Korean Demilitarized Zone through March 1955. Following the Korean War, VMC-1 was redeployed to MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and re-designated as VMCJ-1 after merging with Marine Photographic Squadron One (VMJ-1). Vietnam War: Throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, VMCJ-1 saw extensive service during the Vietnam War. From April 14, 1964 to December 16, 1965, the squadron flew its RF-8A Crusaders in photoreconnaissance missions from the USS Ticonderoga, USS Constellation, USS Coral Sea and the USS Oriskany. In April 1965, VMCJ-1 took its EF-10B aircraft from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan and joined Marine Aircraft Group 16 at Da Nang Air Base to combat the increase of surface-to-air missiles in Vietnam. In July of that same year, six VMCJ-1 EF-10B Skynights supported the first strike against a surface-to-air missile site in history. In November 1966, the Grumman EA-6A Electric Intruder was introduced at Danang and flew combat missions as far north as Hanoi and Haiphong and eventually phased out the EF-10Bs. VMCJ-1 retired its RF-8A Crusaders and received RF-4B Phantom II’s to accomplish the photoreconnaissance mission. Again VMCJ-1 carried out a major portion of the area reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions for USMACV, just as it did for 5th AF in the Korean War with its photographic reconnaissance. VMCJ-1 provided escort for B-52s, support for tactical air strikes, and collection of all forms of electronic intelligence. On the photorecon side, VMCJ-1 was operating in a science which had become much more sophisticated and was now called "imagery intelligence." After the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam, VMCJ-1 was again flying missions from Navy aircraft carriers. From September 11, 1973 to December 31, 1975, VMCJ-1 and VMCJ-1 Det 101 conducted missions from the USS Midway. Post Vietnam & the 1980s: After Vietnam, the composite community was again reorganized and split into Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Two (VMAQ-2) and Marine Photo-Reconnaissance Squadron Three (VMFP-3). Personnel and aircraft from each of the VMCJ’s were divided and re-designated as detachments Alpha through Charlie within the larger VMAQ-2/VMFP-3 squadrons. VMAQ-2, Detachment A, flying the EA-6A, rotated with its sister detachments in support of the USS Midway Carrier Air Wing conducting operations from the Gulf of Tonkin to Korea. Now flying the EA-6B, detachment A was renamed detachment X. During Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, detachment X-ray was called upon to extend its normal six-month rotation to thirteen months in order to maintain a watch over the Western Pacific. Following Operation Desert Storm, the criticality and shortage of electronic attack assets was finally recognized. The decision was made to reorganize back to the original three electronic warfare squadrons. In addition, a fourth squadron was gained by activating the reserve Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Four (VMAQ-4). While deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, VMAQ-2 detachment X-ray was re-commissioned as Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 on July 1, 1992 with the mission to conduct electronic warfare in support of Marine Forces and Joint/Combined operations. The 1990s: September 1995, VMAQ-1 deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy for six months supporting Operations Deny Flight and Decisive Endeavor over Bosnia-Herzegovina until March 1996. July 1997, VMAQ-1 established the first six-month EA-6B deployment to Incirlik Air Base in support of Operation Northern Watch (ONW) flying over 1,000 hours and 200 combat sorties. December 1998, VMAQ-1 again deployed to Incirlik Airbase in support of ONW for seven months flying over 1,100 hours and 236 combat sorties. While deployed, VMAQ-1 was called upon to re-deploy to Aviano Airbase to reinforce VMAQ-2 in support of Operation Allied Force. September 2000, VMAQ-1, deployed to Prince Sultan Airbase, Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Southern Watch (OSW) as part of the overall Joint EA-6B deployment schedule. August 2001, VMAQ-1 deployed to Incirlik Airbase in support of Operation Northern Watch. The squadron logged over 530 hours and 160 combat sorties. During this time VMAQ-1 supported several strikes on Iraqi air defense sites. April 2004, VMAQ-1 deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. Global War on Terror: February 2003, VMAQ-1 deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base to support Operation Southern Watch and shortly after arrival, to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. In seven weeks the squadron’s aircrew and aircraft flew 1129 combat hours and 197 combat sorties. The squadron again deployed to Al Asad, Iraq in August 2005 as part of II MEF to provide nonkinetic firepower to protect Marines and Soldiers on the ground. The Prowler attacks by disrupting communications or disabling the enemy's capabilities using specialized equipment on board. During this deployment they flew over 800 combat missions, racked up more than 3000 combat flight hours and their maintenance crews provided more than 41,000 maintenance hours. The squadron returned to MCAS Cherry Point by early February 2006. The squadron again deployed to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq in January 2007. The squadron deployed to Al Asad Air Base again in July 2008. The squadren then deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan for the first time in July 2009. The Squadron deployed to Aviano AB, Italy in support of NATO Operation Unified Protector in Libya in 2011. The squadron then re-deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in November 2011. Training squadron: VMAQ-1 was redesignated a training squadron (VMAQT-1) in 2013 to support Prowler operations. Finally VMAQT-1 was deactivated in 2016. source: wikipedia |
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