{"product_id":"official-macs-4-air-defense-company-a-biot-patch","title":"Official MACS-4 Air Defense Company A BIOT Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial MACS-4 Air Defense Company A BIOT Patch — Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Air Defense Company Alpha BIOT Embroidered Patch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVice Squad on station in the Indian Ocean — MACS-4 defending the skies from BIOT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4) is a ground-based air defense and air control unit under Marine Air Control Group 18 (MACG-18) based at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, as part of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. This patch represents Air Defense Company Alpha's deployment to the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), specifically Diego Garcia — one of the most remote and strategically critical military installations in the world. MACS-4 Marines provide air surveillance, air defense, and tactical air command and control capabilities, extending the Marine Air-Ground Task Force's air defense umbrella to the far reaches of the Indo-Pacific. The \"Vice Squad\" identity reflects the unit's aggressive posture in the air defense mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Embroidered deployment patch with MACS-4 BIOT design\n\u003cbr\u003e• Dense stitching with merrowed border for lasting durability\n\u003cbr\u003e• Hook \u0026amp; loop backing for uniforms, tactical gear, and display\n\u003cbr\u003e• Vibrant color-fast thread designed for long-lasting wear\n\u003cbr\u003e• Sharp detail capturing the Air Defense Company A BIOT deployment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: MACS-4 air defense Marines, MACG-18 personnel, MCAS Futenma Marines, BIOT deployment veterans, and Marine air defense community patch collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVice Squad — defending the skies from Diego Garcia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44203519770733,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9831\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-02-15at14.40.47_1.jpg?v=1771523493","url":"https:\/\/marinepatches.com\/products\/official-macs-4-air-defense-company-a-biot-patch","provider":"MarinePatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}