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| Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron VMX-1 | |
|---|---|
 VMX-1 insignia | |
| Active | 28 August 2003 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron |
| Role | Operational test of MV-22B, CH-53K, F-35B, RQ-21B, UH-1Y, AH-1W, AH-1Z, K-MAX, aviation command & control systems, associated equipment, weapons systems, and software. |
| Part of | Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Aviation Branch |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and Marine Corps Air Station New River |
| Motto(s) | "Mihi Cura Futuri" "Mine is the care of the future" |
| Tail Code | MV |
| Engagements | None |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel John D. Dirk |
Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) is a United States Marine Corps operational test squadron consisting of multiple aircraft types. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. VMX-22 stood up in August 2003 and was redesignated VMX-1 in May 2016. VMX-1 conducts operational test under the authority of the Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) and the Director, Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA) depending on the program under test.