The Deputy Commandant for Aviation (DCA) serves as the principal advisor to the Commandant on all aviation matters. DCA will develop, integrate, and coordinate plans and policies to manage the total life cycle of Marine Corps aviation programs. DCA will also develop policy and direct practices and logistics resources as the designated Service lead within the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) and in partnership with Commander Naval Air Forces and Commander Naval Air Systems Command, to provide for and sustain the material readiness and safety of aviation platforms. In support of Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration (DC CD&I), DCA will identify emerging aviation concepts, technologies, capabilities, and systems that will enhance the lethality of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). In support of Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources (DC P&R), DCA will serve as the resource sponsor for Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) Total Obligation Authority (TOA) funds appropriated for Marine Corps aviation programs.
2025 Marine Aviation Plan
Headquarters, Marine Corps Department of Aviation 3000 Marine Corps Pentagon Rm 4E482 Washington, DC 20350 Office: (703) 614-1010 Fax: (703) 693-2529
At Marine Corps Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Maintenance Division operates around the clock to ensure safety in the skies. Their unique set of responsibilities, unknown to most, plays an essential role in mission readiness, airfield operations and aviation safety. The division operates continuously through 24-hour days in order to ensure the air station is always open for civilian, commercial, and military aviation operations.
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As the battlespace evolves, the Marine Corps is refining its electronic warfare capabilities to maintain a competitive edge. A key component of this effort is the integration of advanced electronic warfare systems, ensuring mission success in increasingly complex environments.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – A crew of United States Marines assigned to Marine