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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.

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

Squadron designations

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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

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Marine Helicopter Squadron

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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 Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMX-1 Marine One 1 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 Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMH-361 Flying Tigers 25 February 1952 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[9]
HMH-461 Iron Horse 15 March 1944 MAG-29, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[10]
HMH-462 Heavy Haulers 15 April 1944 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[11]
HMH-464 Condors 5 April 1944 MAG-29, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[12]
HMH-465 Warhorse 1 December 1981 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[13]
HMH-466 Wolfpack 30 November 1984 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[14]
HMH-772 Hustler 15 April 1958 MAG-49, 4th MAW McGuire Air Force Base, NJ[15]

Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron

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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 Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMHT-302 Phoenix 1 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 Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMLA-167 Warriors 1 April 1968 MAG-29, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[24]
HMLA-169 Vipers 30 September 1971 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[25]
HMLA-267 Stingers 15 February 1944 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[26]
HMLA-269 The Gunrunners 22 February 1977 MAG-29, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[27]
HMLA-367 Scarface 1 December 1943 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[28]
HMLA-369 Gunfighters 1 April 1972 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[29]
HMLA-773 Red Dog June 1968 MAG-49, 4th MAW Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, NJ[30]
HMLA-775 Coyote 1 October 2016 MAG-41, 4th MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[31]

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron

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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.[32]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
HMLAT-303 Atlas 30 April 1982 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[32]

Tiltrotor Aircraft

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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.[33] 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.[34] 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 Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMM-161 Greyhawks 15 January 1951 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[35]
VMM-162 Golden Eagles 30 June 1952 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[36]
VMM-163 Evil Eyes December 1951 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[37]
VMM-164 Knightriders 1 July 1962 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
VMM-165 White Knights 1 July 1965 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[38]
VMM-261 Raging Bulls 5 April 1951 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[39]
VMM-262 Flying Tigers September 1951 MAG-36, 1st MAW MCAS Futenma, Japan[40]
VMM-263 Thunder Chickens 16 June 1952 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[41]
VMM-265 Dragons 1 October 1962 MAG-36, 1st MAW MCAS Futenma, Japan[42]
VMM-266 Fighting Griffins 26 April 1983 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[43]
VMM-268 Red Dragons 26 April 1983 MAG-24, 1st MAW MCB Hawaii, HI[44]
VMM-362 Ugly Angels 30 April 1952 MAG-16, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[45]
VMM-363 Red Lions 2 June 1952 MAG-24, 1st MAW MCB Hawaii, HI[46]
VMM-364 Purple Foxes 1 September 1961 MAG-39, 3rd MAW MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA[47]
VMM-365 Blue Knights 1 July 1963 MAG-26, 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC[48]
VMM-764 Moonlight 15 April 1958 MAG-41, 4th MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[49]
VMM-774 Wild Goose 1969 MAG-49, 4th MAW MCAS New River, NC[50]

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron

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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.[51]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMMT-204 Raptors 1 May 1972 2nd MAW MCAS New River, NC

Fixed-Wing Aircraft

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Marine Attack Squadrons

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AV-8B Harrier II

Marine attack squadrons fly the AV-8B Harrier II[52] 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.[53] The Harrier is due to be replaced by the F-35B, the STOVL version of the F-35 Lightning II.[54] This transition began in 2016 when VMA-211 exchanged its Harriers for the F-35B and became VMFA-211.

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMA-223 Bulldogs 1 May 1942 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC[55]
VMA-231 Ace of Spades 8 February 1919 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC[56]

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.[57][58]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Aircraft Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMFA-112 Cowboys F/A-18C 1 March 1942 MAG-41, 4th MAW NASJRB Fort Worth, TX[59]
VMFA-121 Green Knights F-35B 24 June 1941 MAG-12, 1st MAW MCAS Iwakuni, Japan[60]
VMFA-122 Flying Leathernecks F-35B 1 March 1942 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ[61]
VMFA-211 Wake Island Avengers F-35B 1 January 1937 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ[62]
VMFA-214 Black Sheep F-35B 1 July 1942 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ[63]
VMFA(AW)-224 Fighting Bengals F/A-18D 1 May 1942 MAG-31, 2nd MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC[64]
VMFA-225 Vikings F-35B 1 January 1943 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ[65]
VMFA-232 Red Devils F/A-18C 1 September 1925 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[66]
VMFA-242 Bats F-35B 1 July 1943 MAG-12, 1st MAW MCAS Iwakuni, Japan[67]
VMFA-311 Tomcats F-35C 1 December 1942 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[68]
VMFA-312 Checkerboard F/A-18C 1 June 1943 MAG-31, 2nd MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC[69]
VMFA-314 Black Knights F-35C 1 October 1943 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[70]
VMFA-323 Death Rattlers F/A-18C 1 August 1943 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[71]
VMFA-533 Hawks F-35B 1 October 1943 MAG-31, 2nd MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC[72]
VMFA-542 Tigers F-35B 6 March 1944 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC[73]

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadrons

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VMFAT squadrons train newly designated Naval Aviators to fly Marine Corps Aircraft.[74][75]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Aircraft Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMFAT-501 Warlords F-35B 15 February 1944 MAG-31, 2nd MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC[76]
VMFAT-502 Flying Nightmares F-35B 15 February 1944 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA

Marine Fighter Training Squadron

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VMFT-401 and VMFT-402 are the only aggressor squadrons in the Marine Corps. They fly the F-5E Tiger II and provide instruction to active and reserve squadrons through dissimilar adversary combat tactics. The squadrons are based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC, respectively, and are assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve.

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMFT-401 Snipers 18 March 1986 MAG-41, 4th MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ
VMFT-402 September 2024 MAG-41, 4th MAW MCAS Beaufort, SC

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.[77][78]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Aircraft Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMGR-152 Sumos KC-130J 11 March 1942 MAG-12, 1st MAW MCAS Iwakuni, Japan[79]
VMGR-153 Hercules KC-130J 1 March 1942 MAG-24, 1st MAW MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
VMGR-234 Rangers KC-130J 1 May 1942 MAG-41, 4th MAW NASJRB Fort Worth, TX[80]
VMGR-252 Otis KC-130J 1 June 1928 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC[81]
VMGR-352 Raiders KC-130J 1 April 1943 MAG-11, 3rd MAW MCAS Miramar, CA[82]

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.[83]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMR-1 Roadrunners January 1943 Marine Aircraft Group 41 Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX

Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron

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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.[84]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Aircraft Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMX-1 Flying Lions UH-1Y
AH-1Z
CH-53E/K
MV-22B
F-35B
RQ-21 		28 August 2003 Operational Test and Evaluation Force MCAS Yuma, AZ

Unmanned Aerial Systems

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Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadrons

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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.[85]

Squadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned Senior Command Station
VMU-1 Watchdogs 21 January 1987 MAG-13, 3rd MAW MCAS Yuma, AZ[86]
VMU-2 Night Owls June 1984 MAG-14, 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC[87]
VMU-3 Phantoms 12 September 2008 MAG-24, 1st MAW MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI


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