Marines test missile at Eglin

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron One conducted an operational test and evaluation of the joint air-to-ground missile last month. Testers fired the weapon from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter. The evaluation was to determine its suitability and effectiveness to support expeditionary advanced base operations. Each branch of service as well as industry partners were on location to observe and analyze the data from the test event. This event can lead to improvements in lethality of attack helicopters by arming them with newer munitions equipped with two sensor technologies and optimizes missile performance on maritime targets. The 96th Test Wing’s 780th Test Squadron’s planning, coordination, and execution laid the foundation for this test. Multiple Eglin teams supported the Marines and their aircraft, including the 96th Maintenance Group and the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (Source: Eglin Air Force Base, 12/06/21)