Establishment of Aviation Staff Office at the Marine Corps Headquarters

'Control Tower' for Smooth Air Operations
Chief is a Field Grade Officer... Responsible for Air Policy and More

An Aviation Staff Office will be newly established within the Marine Corps Headquarters. Previously, the duties were divided between the Headquarters Staff Office and the Marine Corps Aviation Unit, but a 'control tower' is necessary for smooth execution of aviation operations.

On the 19th, at the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) booth during the 'Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2021 (Seoul ADEX 2021)' held at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, a foreign military official is examining a version of the Marineon with an attack helicopter design applied. / Seongnam - Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

On the 20th, the Ministry of National Defense announced that it will publicly notify the partial amendment of the Marine Corps Headquarters organization ordinance, including this change, until the 4th of next month. According to the amendment, the newly established Aviation Staff Office will be responsible for establishing Marine Corps aviation policies, aviation operations and training, development and deployment of amphibious helicopter systems, and maintenance of aviation equipment. The head of the office will be an officer at the colonel level.

The Marine Corps operates utility helicopters and attack helicopters, carrying out various aviation missions such as wartime amphibious assault operations, defense of national strategic islands, rapid response operations, and disaster relief support.

A Marine Corps official stated, “If the Aviation Staff Office is established within the Headquarters, Marine Corps aviation policies will be vigorously promoted, and aviation operational capabilities are expected to be strengthened.”

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