WTI 2-23: Close Air Support

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), participates in a close air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-23 at Observation Point Feets near Chocolate Mountains, California, March 30, 2023. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing 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 Lance Cpl. Ruben Padilla)