Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40
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Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40 (MALS-40) is an aviation
logistics
support unit of the United States Marine Corps
. They are based at Camp Leatherneck
, Afghanistan
and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 40
and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
. MALS-40 is composed of members primarily from MALS-14, MALS-26, MALS-29, and MALS-31, along members of several other MALS squadrons based on throughout the US.
was sent to Afghanistan as part of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force
sent as part of the Marine Corps' force build up. When Marine Aircraft Group 40 was stood up the detachment was redesignated as MALS-40. MALS-40 was relieved by MALS-16 on 18 March 2010 at Camp Leatherneck
, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. MALS-40 was again deployed to Camp Leatherneck in February 2011 to relieve MALS-16 and is actively supporting 2nd MAW (FWD).
Aviation
Aviation is the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft. Aviation is derived from avis, the Latin word for bird.-History:...
logistics
Military logistics
Military logistics is the discipline of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of military forces. In its most comprehensive sense, it is those aspects or military operations that deal with:...
support unit of the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
. They are based at Camp Leatherneck
Camp Leatherneck
Camp Leatherneck is a 1,600 acre United States Marine Corps base located in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade initially developed Camp Leatherneck in 2008 in preparation of its forces deploying to Afghanistan. The forward element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force...
, Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 40
Marine Aircraft Group 40
Marine Aircraft Group 40 is a composite United States Marine Corps aviation unit that is based in Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and currently deployed to Afghanistan...
and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is the major east coast aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps and is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina...
. MALS-40 is composed of members primarily from MALS-14, MALS-26, MALS-29, and MALS-31, along members of several other MALS squadrons based on throughout the US.
Mission
Provide the necessary logistical support including intermediate support, maintenance, ordnance and supply for the squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 40 and Marine Expeditionary Force -Afghanistan.History
In 2009 a detachment from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 26 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.-Mission:Provide...
was sent to Afghanistan as part of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Marine Air-Ground Task Force
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force is a term used by the United States Marine Corps to describe the principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations. MAGTFs are a balanced air-ground, combined arms task organization of Marine Corps forces under a single commander that...
sent as part of the Marine Corps' force build up. When Marine Aircraft Group 40 was stood up the detachment was redesignated as MALS-40. MALS-40 was relieved by MALS-16 on 18 March 2010 at Camp Leatherneck
Camp Leatherneck
Camp Leatherneck is a 1,600 acre United States Marine Corps base located in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade initially developed Camp Leatherneck in 2008 in preparation of its forces deploying to Afghanistan. The forward element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force...
, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. MALS-40 was again deployed to Camp Leatherneck in February 2011 to relieve MALS-16 and is actively supporting 2nd MAW (FWD).
See also
- United States Marine Corps AviationUnited States Marine Corps AviationUnited States Marine Corps Aviation is the air component of the United States Marine Corps. Marine aviation has a very different mission and operation than its ground counterpart, and thus, has many of its own histories, traditions, terms, and procedures....
- Organization of the United States Marine CorpsOrganization of the United States Marine CorpsThe United States Marine Corps is organized within the Department of the Navy, which is led by the Secretary of the Navy . The most senior Marine officer is the Commandant of the Marine Corps, responsible for organizing, recruiting, training, and equipping the Marine Corps so that it is ready for...
- List of United States Marine Corps aviation support units