Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 42
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| Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 42 | |
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 MALS-42 Insignia |
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| Active | June 18, 1992 — present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Logistics |
| Role | Aviation logistics support |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 42 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station Atlanta |
| Nickname | War Hammer |
| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
LtCol Stuart M. Swan |
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 42 is a reserve aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps, part of Marine Aircraft Group 42 and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and are currently based at Naval Air Station Atlanta. MALS-42 provides direct support to VMFA-142 and HMLA-773 and Navy squadrons VAW-77 and VR-46 and indirect support to two tactical Marine squadrons HMLA-773 Det A and HMM-774.
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[edit] Mission
Provide aviation logistics support to MAG-42 in garrison and contingencies to include (1) intermediate-level aviation maintenance, (2) aviation ordnance, (3) aviation supply, and (4) management information systems. As a unit, MALS-42 is also tasked to support the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) mission during major regional conflicts.
[edit] History
[edit] 1990s
MALS-49 Detachment B was redesignated MALS-42 (-) on June 18, 1992. MALS-42 consists of a headquarters unit, MALS-42(-), located at NAS Atlanta , DET A located at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar , DET B located at Naval Air Station Norfolk, and DET C located at NAS JRB New Orleans. MALS-42 has provided aviation logistical support at CAX during annual training periods, conducted off-site training evolutions atMALS-14, MALS-26 and MALS-39. In 1996, MALS-42 was tasked to draft the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Plan under which a Reserve Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) would be activated to replace an intermediate level maintenance squadron during a Major Regional Conflict (MRC).
[edit] Global War on Terror
MALS-42 was activated February 13, 2003 and assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in order to execute the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). As a unit, MALS-42 remained activated until February 12, 2004. September 2004 found MALS-42 in receipt of orders to plan and execute the deployment of a MALS-42 detachment to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan as part of HMLA-773 deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). As a whole three successive detachments supported combat operations until September 2005. On August 29, 2005, the squadron was called on to support humanitarian relief efforts in support of Hurricane Katrina. Forward deployed personnel participated forward for 30 days and continued to provide maintenance support up through December 3, 2005.
