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170429-M-CD121-0031 CHOCOLATE MOUNTAIN, Calif. (April 29, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey prepares to refuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules during Final Exercise 3 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course (WTI) 2-17. The exercise was designed to execute a simulated special operating forces raid while simultaneously supporting regimental combat team objectives and focusing on conducting all six functions of Marine Aviation. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air ground task force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. Shaffer/Released)