Category:22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) Air Element.

Welcome to the 22nd MEU Air Element page. As part of the MEU your job in the Air Element is to assist ground elements with Close Air support(CAS) and Transport. Do you have what it takes? Please visit our introduction page at the 22nd MEU/Infantry

Units and MOS.
In the Air Element we have many different types of units and Military Occupational Specialities(MOS).

MOS:
Heres a list of MOS available in the Marine MEU Air Element.

Pilot

Co-Pilot

Aerial Gunner

Aerial Marksmen

Crew Chief

Mechanic

Corpsmen

Technician

Units:
Each Marine is part of a crew. In the MEU we have many different types of air crews to join.

Transport Crew:
Transport crews fly the LAAT and the LAAT-53. They transport Marine infantry were ever the Marines are needed. We have three types of transport crews. First is Basic. Basic Crews consist of a Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief and Three aerial gunners. Next we have marksmen. Marksmen has a Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief , Two aerial gunners , And one designated Aerial Marksmen. Last but not least we have Medical Transport Crew. Medical Crew consist of a Pilot, Crew Chief , Co-pilot , Two Corpsmens and Two aerial gunners.

StarFighter/Bomber Crew:
In the MEU infantry need Air Support to neutralize heavy targets. For a bomber crew we use the Y-Wing or as the Marines call it the " Tank Buster ". The Y-wing is armed with four automatic cannons, An ION cannon, Air-Ground missiles and JDAMs(500-2000lb bombs). A Y-wing crew consist of two crewman. A Pilot and Co-Pilot/Navigator. The pilots Job is to fly the bomber to its destinations. The Co-pilot is incharge of weapons and navigation usually the Co-pilot controls all the bombers weapons and counter measures. The Co-pilot also needs to navigate the ship on which way their destination is. The MEU also needs to clear the sky of enemy fighters or " Fast Movers " as the Marines call them. A Starfighter crew usually consist of a pilot and co-pilot.

Leader.
The Leader of the MEUs Air Element is Captain " Mercy Hadark " a skilled Marine pilot who has served the Corps for a numerous ammount of years. If you have any questions about joining add her as a friend and private msg her.

Training.
All Marines start out in basic training then take part in school of infantry(SOI) for information on basics and SOI please visit our Infantry page. After SOI Marines have the chance of joining a various amount of groups. If you enlist for the Air Element you have have numerous MOS decisions please talk with your recruiter or commanding officer about MOS training.

Contacting a Recruiter.
We have many recruiters in the 22nd MEU. Recruiters are there to tell you and explain how the 22nd MEU works and to answer any questions you may have.

List of Recruiters and Back up recruiters:
FieldMarine Cold.

Gladiator1 Vasco.

Keneu Deltaweld.

Luke Docker.

Sky Shadow.

The Air Element is not for everyone so please visit our other MEU websites to find out what MOS or Unit will fit your skill. Semper Fi do or die.