Powerline WTI 18-2 Patch — Powerline Division Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 18-2 Embroidered Patch
Powerline WTI 18-2 — the maintainers who kept the jets flying during one of the Marine Corps' most demanding tactical training events.
This patch commemorates the Powerline division's participation in Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 18-2, conducted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1) at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. WTI is the Marine Corps' premier aviation tactics course, and Powerline is the maintenance division responsible for keeping aircraft mission-capable through the grueling pace of WTI operations.
WTI courses push squadrons to their operational limits, with intensive flying schedules that test every aspect of tactical aviation from close air support and air-to-air combat to assault support and electronic warfare. Behind every successful WTI sortie is the Powerline division — the crew chiefs, mechanics, and avionics technicians who work around the clock in the desert heat to turn aircraft, fix discrepancies, and ensure maximum mission availability. Without Powerline's expertise and dedication, no WTI mission gets airborne.
The "18-2" designation indicates this was the second WTI course conducted in fiscal year 2018. WTI courses are held twice annually at MCAS Yuma, attracting squadrons from across the Marine Corps and joint/coalition partners. Powerline's WTI patch recognizes the essential but often unsung contribution of maintenance professionals to tactical aviation excellence.
Perfect For: Marine aviation maintainers, WTI course participants, Powerline division veterans, MAWTS-1 community, and Marine aviation training patch collectors.
Powerline WTI 18-2 — wrenches in the desert, jets in the sky — Powerline made WTI happen.