VMAT-203

Marine Attack Training Squadron 203
VMAT-203 Insignia
Active1 July 1947 – 29 October 2021
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeAttack
RoleFleet Replacement Squadron
SizeBattalion
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 14
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Nickname(s)"Hawks"
Tail CodeKD
Commanders
Current
commander
N/A
Insignia
Call sign"MARS"

Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 (VMAT-203) was a squadron in the United States Marine Corps that trained naval aviators to fly the AV-8B Harrier. Also known as the Hawks, the squadron was based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Their former radio callsign was "Mars". The squadron was decommissioned on 29 October 2021.[1]

  1. ^ GySgt Rakes, David A. (3 November 2021). "A Farewell to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203". Marines.mil. United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 6 March 2022.