| Marine Air Control Group 18 | |
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.png) MACG-18 Insignia | |
| Active |
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| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Role | Aviation command & control |
| Part of | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing III Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Futenma |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Michael D. Hicks[1] |
| Notable commanders | Robert O. Bisson[2] |
Marine Air Control Group 18 (MACG-18) is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma that is currently composed of 4 squadrons and 1 HQ support detachment. The Marine Air Control Group as a whole provides the 1st Marine Aircraft Wings tactical headquarters, positive and procedural control, air traffic control, short range air defense and air defense control to aircraft for the III Marine Expeditionary Force.
- ^ MACG 18 Commanding Officer
- ^ Sherrod 1952, pp. 442.