Marine Air Control Squadron 4

Marine Air Control Squadron 4
MACS-4 Insignia
Active5 May 1944 – 30 Apr 1947
30 Jun 1951 – 31 Jan 1971
15 Jun 1971 – present
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeAviation Command & Control
RoleAerial surveillance & Air traffic control
Part ofMarine Air Control Group 18
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station Futenma
Nickname(s)Vice Squad
EngagementsVietnam War
Operation Enduring Freedom
Commanders
Current
commander
LtCol L. Terrell Watts

Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4) is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron that provides aerial surveillance, Ground-controlled interception, and air traffic control for the III Marine Expeditionary Force. Originally formed in World War II, the squadron's most notable combat operations occurred during the Vietnam War when it was the first unit to ever use the Marine Tactical Data System. They are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and fall under the command of Marine Air Control Group 18 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.