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(February 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 HMHT-302 Unit Insignia Active 1 November 1966 – 31 March 1972, 20 November 1987 - Present Country United States Branch USMC Type Fleet Replacement Squadron Role Assault support Part of Marine Aircraft Group 29 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Garrison/HQ Marine Corps Air Station New River Nickname Phoenix Tail Code UT Engagements None Commanders Commanding Officer LtCol. George A. Rawson Executive Officer Maj. Brian A. Toczek Aircraft flown Helicopter CH-46 Sea Knight (1966-72) CH-53 Sea Stallion (1987-95) CH-53E Super Stallion (1987-present) Military unit **Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302** (HMHT-302), is a [United States Marine Corps](/source/United_States_Marine_Corps) helicopter training squadron stationed at [Marine Corps Air Station New River](/source/Marine_Corps_Air_Station_New_River), [North Carolina](/source/North_Carolina). Known as the "Phoenix", HMHT-302 trains newly designated [Naval Aviators](/source/Naval_Aviator), conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the [CH-53E Super Stallion](/source/CH-53E_Super_Stallion) and falls under the command of [Marine Aircraft Group 29](/source/Marine_Aircraft_Group_29) (MAG-29) and the [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing](/source/2nd_Marine_Aircraft_Wing) (2nd MAW). ## Mission Conduct combat capable helicopter flight training for all CH-53E Super Stallion Marine Corps pilots and aircrew. All basic, conversion and refresher pilots as well as aircrew receive assault support training in the CH-53E to prepare them for follow on assignment in the Fleet Marine Force. ## History Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 was originally designated Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMMT-302), on 1 November 1966, at [Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana](/source/Marine_Corps_Air_Facility_Santa_Ana), [California](/source/California), and assigned to Marine Helicopter Training Group 30, [3rd Marine Aircraft Wing](/source/3rd_Marine_Aircraft_Wing). The squadron was tasked with training newly designated [Naval Aviators](/source/Naval_Aviator) and conversion pilots to fly the [Boeing](/source/Boeing)-Vertol [CH-46 Sea Knight](/source/Boeing_Vertol_CH-46_Sea_Knight). Upon deactivation, the squadron had accumulated 34,850.7 flight hours without mishap. On 31 March 1972, personnel from HMT-302 were merged with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 301 (HMT-301), to form the newly designated Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 301 (HMT-301), conducting pilot training in the CH-46F and CH-53A helicopters. The restructured HMT-301 was attached to [Marine Aircraft Group 16](/source/Marine_Aircraft_Group_16). In December 1983, the squadron began training CH-53E Replacement Aircrew (RAC), and later established the Fleet Readiness Aviation Maintenance Personnel (FRAMP) department to train CH-53E enlisted mechanics and technicians. On 20 November 1987, the squadron was reactivated and designated Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMT-302) attached to [Marine Aircraft Group 16](/source/Marine_Aircraft_Group_16) flying both the CH-53A and CH-53E helicopters. The FRAMP accompanied the helicopters to HMT-302 and in 1991, added the CH-53A/D to their curricula. Between 9 January – 23 January 1996, HMT-302 safely executed a transcontinental move to MCAS New River, North Carolina. The transfer became effective in February 1996 when HMT-302 officially attached to MAG-29. An aircraft from the squadron was included in scenes flying through a downtown in the 1997 movie [The Jackal (1997 film)](/source/The_Jackal_(1997_film)). In March to April 1998, HMT-302 deployed to [South Africa](/source/South_Africa) in support of Presidential Operation — the first Fleet Replacement Squadron to deploy overseas for a real world military operation. As of 4 March 2003, HMT-302 has surpassed 82710 Class A mishap-free flight hours in Sikorsky H-53 helicopters. In the summer of 2010, HMT-302 was re-branded Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMHT-302). ## Unit awards - [Navy Unit Commendation](/source/Navy_Unit_Commendation) - [Meritorious Unit Commendation](/source/Meritorious_Unit_Commendation) - [National Defense Service Medal](/source/National_Defense_Service_Medal) ## See also - [List of United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons](/source/List_of_United_States_Marine_Corps_aircraft_squadrons) - [United States Marine Corps Aviation](/source/United_States_Marine_Corps_Aviation) ## References **Notes** - This article incorporates [public domain material](/source/Copyright_status_of_works_by_the_federal_government_of_the_United_States) from websites or documents of the [United States Marine Corps](/source/United_States_Marine_Corps). **Bibliography** ## External links - [HMHT-302's official website](http://www.mag29.marines.mil/MAG29Units/HMHT302.aspx) - [Official HMHT-302 Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/302phoenix/) v t e United States Marine Corps Leadership Secretary of the Navy Under Secretary of the Navy Commandant of the Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps Marine Corps four-star generals Marine Corps three-star generals 1942–1959 2000–2009 2010–present US Congress House Armed Services Committee Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee Senate Armed Services Committee Seapower subcommittee Major commands Organization of the Marine Corps Headquarters Marine Corps Marine Forces Command II Marine Expeditionary Force Marine Forces Pacific I Marine Expeditionary Force III Marine Expeditionary Force Marine Forces Reserve Fleet Marine Force Atlantic Pacific Marine Corps Combat Development Command Training & Education Command (TECOM) United States Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Marine Corps Systems Command Auxiliary Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary Structure Marine Air–Ground Task Force Bases Battalions Regiments Brigades Divisions MEF/Corps Marine aviation Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine Security Guard Special Operations Marine Raiders Marine Raider Regiment Recon Force Division Others: List of current formation types of the United States Marine Corps Personnel and training Personnel Rank insignia MOS Notable Marines Historical Marines Marine Astronauts Criminal Investigation Division Judge Advocate Division Chaplain of the Marine Corps Associated organizations Training Recruit Training School of Infantry Officer Candidates School The Basic School Martial Arts Program Uniforms and equipment Uniforms Awards Badges Weapons Vehicles and aircraft Individual equipment History and traditions History Culture Acronyms and terms Birthday Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Flag Marine Band Drum and Bugle Corps Horse Marines Marine One Color Guard Silent Drill Platoon White House Sentries Service Numbers Marine Corps War Memorial Marine Detachments "Marines' Hymn" Oorah History Division National Museum Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima Rifleman's Creed Semper Fidelis march History of Hispanics in the USMC History of women in the USMC Women's Reserve Honorary Marine Toys for Tots Gung ho Category v t e 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 2nd MAW Band MAG-14 MALS-14 VMUT-2 VMA-223 VMA-231 VMGR-252 VMFA-542 MAG-26 MALS-26 MWSS-272 VMM-162 VMMT-204 VMM-261 VMM-263 VMM-266 VMM-365 MAG-29 MALS-29 HMLA-167 HMLA-269 HMHT-302 HMH-366 HMH-461 HMH-464 MAG-31 MALS-31 VMFA-115 VMFA(AW)-224 VMFA-251 VMFA-312 VMFAT-501 VMFA(AW)-533 MACG-28 MTACS-28 MWCS-28 MASS-1 MACS-2 2nd LAAD MWSS-271 MWSS-272 MWSS-273 MWSS-274 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [HMHT-302](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMHT-302) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMHT-302?action=history)). 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