Marine Aviation

100 Years of Aerial Support

The achievements of Marine Aviation since 1912 remind us of a legacy of valor that continues today.

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Marine Aviation


Toward Chaos

Responding Quickly and Decisively

Where chaos looms, the Few emerge. Marines move toward the sounds of tyranny, injustice and despair—with the courage and resolve to silence them.

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Toward Chaos


Your Impact

A DIFFERENCE THE WORLD WILL NOTICE

Standing up against tyranny and injustice are Marines: elite warriors who courageously and honorably face down the threats of our time.

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Your Impact


Recruit Training

12 Weeks

This is the ultimate proving ground for those who are driven by purpose, guided by values and aspire to earn the title reserved only for the Few.

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Recruit Training


How To Prepare

PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS

Those who aspire to become Marines must first pass the Initial Strength Test (IST), and all Marines are required to pass an annual Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT). This information will help you prepare for all three.

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How To Prepare


Service Options

Enlisted and Officer

Active or Reserve, enlisted or officer, as one of the Few, you will forever be known by the title you earn: United States Marine.

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Service Options

Montford Point
Marines

A LEGACY OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Once the Marines minted at Montford Point were given the chance to prove themselves, it became impossible to deny that African-Americans were capable and deserving of the title "Marine."

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Montford Point Marines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Aviation

Marine Aviation's ability to deploy rapidly and take off and land from makeshift airfields is one of its distinctions. Because of this, there isn't a force more capable of responding quickly in any environment around the world than the MAGTF.

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Aircraft

The complementary integration of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, tilt-rotor and unmanned aircraft equips Marines with multiple capabilities to engage on any terrain on earth.

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AVIATION COMBAT ELEMENT

One way to ensure victory on the ground is with dominance in the air. Marines achieve success through the air by maintaining and employing their own aircraft in support of the MAGTF's mission.

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