Erin Metcalf

Marine Training Squadron 103 (VMT-103) was a United States Marine Corps aviation training squadron established to provide advanced multi-engine flight training. It was originally activated during World War II and was based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. VMT-103 trained Marine pilots on aircraft such as the PBJ Mitchell and later transitioned to other multi-engine platforms. The unit played a crucial role in preparing aviators for operational assignments, particularly in support and transport roles, before being deactivated as training needs changed post-war.

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U.S. Marine Corps

Unit with 113 member associations.

**MCCRTG-10** (Marine Corps Combat Readiness Training Group Ten) was established in the early 1990s to enhance the combat readiness of deploying Marine units on the West Coast. Based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, MCCRTG-10 specialized in designing and conducting realistic, scenario-based training exercises that simulated modern battlefield conditions. The unit played a key role in preparing Marine battalions for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan by providing advanced pre-deployment training and evaluation. MCCRTG-10’s expertise in combined arms training contributed significantly to the operational effectiveness of Marine forces during the Global War on Terror.