Marine Air Control Group 48

Marine Air Control Group 48
MACG-48 insignia
Active1 September 1967
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
RoleAviation command & control
SizeGroup Command
Part of4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Forces Reserve
Garrison/HQNaval Station Great Lakes
Motto(s)Semper Fidelis
ColorsScarlet & Gold
Anniversariescommissioning date -1 September 1967
EngagementsVietnam War
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Ryan P. Allen

Marine Air Control Group 48 (MACG-48) is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Naval Station Great Lakes that is currently composed of 4 squadrons that provide the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Forces Reserve with a tactical headquarters, positive and procedural control of aircraft, air defense and aviation command and control.