4th Marine Air Wing
CAPT Rick Snyder4th MAW Flight Surgeon
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USNAC 2015
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Disclosure Statement
• I have no conflicts of interest• I have nothing to disclose
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Background
• NAMI Flight Surgeon (FS) training class 88-003– Classmate of Jay Dudley
• Three Active Component (AC) FS tours, 1989-1995• OM training and MPH USUHS, 1995-1997• Reserve Component (RC) FS since 2001 • Current 4th MAW Surgeon since 2013• Civilian Duties:
– Corporate Medical Director United Airlines 2007-2012– Medical Director Aetna 2012 to current: oversee
FedEx, UPS, Republic, Atlas and netjets pilot disability programs
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4th MAW Mission
To augment, reinforce, and sustain the Active Component with an operational aircraft wing under a Total Force construct.
• 4th MAW conducts daily distributed operations from 21 sites in 16 states. Regular ops tempo relief for 1st, 2d & 3d MAWs - frags in support of I MEF, II MEF, III MEF, MARSOC, TECOM, USMC/USN/USAF adversary fighter support, etc.
• Comprised of approximately 7,000 Marines assigned to 4 groups, 20 squadrons, and 16 site commands.
• Assigned the following type/model/series aircraft: AH-1W, UH-1N/Y, CH-46E, CH-53E, MV-22B, F/A-18A++, F-5F/N, KC-130T/J, UC-12W, UC-35C/D and RQ-7B.
• 4th MAW serves as “the shock absorber” for the Active Component MAWs – the
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MINNEAPOLIS, MNMWSS-471 (-)
NS GREAT LAKES, ILMACG-48MTACS-48MWCS-48 (-)MWCS-48 DET AAC2T
STEWART ANGB, NYMAG-49 DET BVMGR-452MALS-49 (-)
SELFRIDGE ANGB, MIMWSS-471 DET B
MCAS MIRAMAR, CASITE SUPPORT MIRAMARVMM-764MALS-41 DETMASS-6 DET AMWCS-48 DET A FWDMWSS-473(-)RLD WEST
MCB CAMP PENDLETON, CAVMU-4
NEW ORLEANS, LAHQ, 4TH MAW
NAS JRB FT WORTH, TXMAG-41 HQVMGR-234 VMFA-112 MALS-41(-)MACS-24 ATC DETMWSS-473 DET B
NAS PENSACOLA, FLMATSG-42
WYOMING, PAMWSS-472 DET A
MCAS YUMA, AZVMFT-401
WESTOVER ARB, MAMASS-6 (-)MWSS-472 DET B
NS NORFOLK, VAMAG-49 DET DHMM-774 MALS-49 DET D
JB ANDREWS, MDVMR ANDREWS
ROBINS AFB, GAMAG-49 DET AHMLA-773(-)MALS-49 DET A
NAS LEMOORE, CAMWSS-473 DET A
NAS JRB NEW ORLEANS, LAMAG-49 DET CHMLA-773 DET A MALS-49 DET CVMR BELLE CHASSE
MCAS CHERRY PT, NCRLD EAST
JOHNSTOWN, PAMWSS-471 DET A JB MDL, NJ
MAG-49 HQHMH-772 (-)HMLA-773 DET BMALS-49 DET BMWSS-472(-)
DAM NECK, VAMACS-24 (-)MACS-24 TAOC DETMACS-24 EW/C DET
Active Component1,630
Active Reserve839
SMCR4,493
Total 4th MAW6,962+ + =
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4th MAW Laydown
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1. The Current Fight
2. Unit Deployment Program
3. Theater Security Cooperation
4. Pre-deployment Training Program
5. OPLANS / CONPLANS
6. Staff Augmentation
7. “The Shock Absorber”
8. Enduring & Habitual Relationships 6
4th MAW Priorities
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4th MAW Groups
MAG-41• Conducts daily distributed operations from 8
sites in 6 states.
• Currently assigned the following rotary and fixed wing aircraft: KC-130T/J, F-5F/N, F/A-18A++, and MV-22B, RQ-7B.
• Comprised of approximately 2,600 Marines assigned to 8 squadrons.
MAG-49• Conducts daily distributed operations from 7
sites in 7 states.
• Currently assigned the following rotary and fixed wing aircraft: KC-130T, AH-1W, UH-1N/Y, CH-46E, and CH-53E.
• Comprised of approximately 2,400 Marines assigned to 6 squadrons.
MACG-48• Conducts daily distributed operations from 6
sites in 5 states.
• Assigned as 4th MAW’s Command & Control group.
• Comprised of approximately 1,800 Marines assigned to 4 squadrons.
MATSG-42• Conducts daily training operations in support of
USMC Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS) and the Naval Aviation Training Command (CNATRA).
• Comprised of approximately 80 Marines supporting 7 FRSs and 5 Training Air Wings in 11 locations across 7 states.
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UH-1Y
• HMLA-773 (JB MDL, Robins AFB, NAS JRB New Orleans)
• Initial A/C Acceptance: Apr 2014
• IOC: 2QFY15
• FOC: TBD upon arrival of full PMAA
• 4th MAW Transition Sequence
• JB MDL Robins AFB Belle Chasse
AH-1Z
• HMLA-773 (JB MDL, Robins AFB, NAS JRB New Orleans)
• Initial A/C Acceptance: 3QFY20
• Fleet Transition Sequence
• West Coast Hawaii East Coast
UAS • VMU-4 (MCB Camp Pendleton, CA)
• RQ-21A transition: 4QFY15
• IOC: 3QFY16
• FOC: TBD upon arrival of full PMAA
Seamless Integration in Support of Combatant Commanders
MV-22B• VMM-764 (MCAS Miramar, CA)
• Initial A/C Acceptance: Oct 2013
• IOC: 3QFY14
• FOC: 4QFY16
• VMM-774 (NS Norfolk, VA)
• Initial A/C Acceptance: Jan 2016
• IOC: 2QFY16
• FOC: 2QFY18
• Simulators: Funded via FY11/12 NGREA
• Norfolk Basing
KC-130J• VMGR-234 (NAS JRB Ft. Worth, TX)
• Initial A/C Acceptance: Mar 2014
• IOC: 4QFY15
• FOC: TBD upon arrival of full PMAA
• VMGR-452 (Stewart ANGB, NY)• Initial A/C Acceptance: ~FY20
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Next Generation Transitions
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Aeromedical Safety
- Dynamic Hypoxia Training using the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD) in conjunction with aircraft simulators
- NATOPS required adjunctive training (hypoxia, sensory physiology, laser safety, G-LOC, aeromedical aspects of egress/ejection, survival electronics, aviation CBR, etc.)
- Laser Hazard Control Program (MCO 5104.1C) oversight, training & inspections
- MAWTS-1 NITE Lab Supervisor & Instructor responsibilities
- ALSS training, fleet assessments, requirements, & liaison with NAVAIR
- Safety Investigation support specific to ALSS and physiological factors
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Flight Surgeon Challenges
• Geographical – Most SELRES FS are remote from drill site/training squadron
• OK to NJ, MT to TX, GA to NY, NC to LA are a few examples
• Medical officer seniority (O5/O6)– Most are on short term orders (1 yr.) as all receive over grade
waivers as billets JO coded• Creates interruption in care continuum
– Particularly in post APPLY period of November to January and often beyond.– Many RC docs become frustrated; some fail to go through APPLY process
resulting in volunteer training unit (VTU) orders if they choose to stay in the reserve.
– MFR medical leadership addressing APPLY program shortcomings/concerns.
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Medical Support Challenges
• Need for new Flight Surgeons-always! - AC to RC fairly easy transition
- See me if you are leaving active service or considering civilian/reserve career
- RC RESFOR training limited- One 4th MAW NAMI trainee in pipeline currently- Prior FS who want to get back in the fold CAN DO
• GMO/Mid-Levels are integrated within Wing support units/squadrons (MWSS)
-most also very senior-same APPLY concerns
-nearly all want to stay Green
Questions??
Contact:Rick SnyderCAPT, MC(FS), [emailprotected]@navy.mil207-831-8795
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