Marine Aviation Detachment

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Marine Aviation Detachment

The Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) provides project management, aviation support, technical expertise and fleet support for assigned Marine Corps weapons systems and related devices throughout the weapons systems life cycle. They also provide administrative and logistical support for Marines assigned to Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron NINE (VX-9), and all Marines at China Lake and Point Mugu.

In addition, MAD also supports Marine officers assigned to the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base.

MAD Website | Please direct inquiries about MAD to the NAWCWD Public Affairs Office at (760) 939-3511

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