MASS stands for which unit?

MASS stands for which unit?

• A. Marine Air Control Squadron
• B. Marine Air Support Squadron
• C. Marine Wing Communications Squadron
• D. Marine Advanced Support Squadron

Answer: (B)

MASS stands for Marine Air Support Squadron, the unit that coordinates air support for ground forces. It serves as the air-ground liaison, taking requests for air power from the ground commander and organizing how aviation assets will deliver that support, while ensuring proper communications and integration into the MAGTF plan. This role is different from a Marine Air Control Squadron, which focuses on controlling airspace and aircraft in the vicinity (ATC and radar functions); from the Marine Wing Communications Squadron, which provides the communications backbone for the air wing; and from the other designation, which isn’t an active Marine unit.

MASS stands for Marine Air Support Squadron, the unit that coordinates air support for ground forces. It serves as the air-ground liaison, taking requests for air power from the ground commander and organizing how aviation assets will deliver that support, while ensuring proper communications and integration into the MAGTF plan. This role is different from a Marine Air Control Squadron, which focuses on controlling airspace and aircraft in the vicinity (ATC and radar functions); from the Marine Wing Communications Squadron, which provides the communications backbone for the air wing; and from the other designation, which isn’t an active Marine unit.