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Marine Scouting Squadrons
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VMO- Squadrons
VMO-1  1st 1941 - 1941
VMO-1  2nd 1944 - 1993
VMO-2 19?? - 19??
VMO-3 1944 - 1949
1966 - 1968
VMO-4 1944 - 1945
1966 - 1994
VMO-5 1944 - 1946
1966 - 1968
VMO-6 19?? - 19??
VMO-7 1944 - 1945
VMO-8 1944 - 1945
1968 - 1976
VMO-151 1st 1941 - 1943
VMO-151 2nd 19?? - 19??
VMO-155 1944 - 1944
VMO-251 1941 - 1945
VMO-351 1st 1943 - 1945
VMO-351 2nd 1943 - 1944
VMO-951 1st 1943 - 1944
VMO-951 2nd 1944 - 1944
 

The Marine observation squadrons were formed during the latter stages of World War II with the primary mission of forward air control of strike aircraft for close air support and air interdiction. They saw extensive service during the Vietnam War flying the OV-10 Bronco. The Marine Corps began decommissioning the VMO squadrons following their participation in Operation Desert Storm as propeller driven aircraft were seen as too dangerous to fly on the modern battlefield. Their mission has been assumed by the VMFA(AW) squadrons.

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last update 1. August 2023

written  19. April 2009

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