09.19.2016
Photo by Cpl. Abraham Lopez
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Combat Camera
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adrian Rosas, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron-372 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-17 explains the capabilities of the Oshkosh P-19R aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle, at the Site 50 training area, Wellton, Ariz., Sept. 19, 2016. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. 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 photo by Cpl. Abraham Lopez)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Burl Nicholson, right, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron-372 in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-17 explains the proper donning and usage of a fire proximity suit at the Site 50 training area, Wellton, Ariz., Sept. 19, 2016. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. 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 photo by Cpl. Abraham Lopez)
