Marine Air Control Squadron 3
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Marine Air Control Squadron 3 (MACS-3) was a former United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron. During its later years it also served as an operational test and evaluation squadron. Originally formed in World War II as Air Warning Squadron 12 (AWS-12), its original mission was to provide aerial surveillance and ground-controlled interception (GCI) for Marine Corps forces during amphibious operations. The squadron did not participate in combat operations during WWII however it did deploy and operate during the Korean War. In 1961, MACS-3 was transferred from the Fleet Marine Force to the administrative control of Air, Fleet Marine Forces Pacific in order to serve as the operational test and evaluation squadron for what was at the time, the largest research and development project in the Marine Corps - Marine Tactical Data System (MTDS).[1] After MTDS testing was complete the Marine Corps recognized that it was not properly staffed to develop, test, and acquire new digital equipment. On 1 July 1970, MACS-3 was decommissioned and its structure and equipment were utilized to form Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.[2][3] Of note, MCTSSA does not carry MACS-3's lineage and honors.
Marine Air Control Squadron 3 | |
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Active | 1 May 1944 - 1 Jul 1970 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Aviation Command & Control |
Role | Operational Test & Evaluation Aerial surveillance ground-controlled interception |
Nickname(s) | "Doodlebug" |
Engagements | Korean War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Edward S. Fris |