Marine Aircraft Group 46
| Marine Aircraft Group 46 | |
|---|---|
MAG-46 insignia | |
| Active | 1 March 1944 - 15 March 1956 1 July 1962 – 19 June 2009 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Reserve aircraft group |
| Role | Close air support Air interdiction Assault support |
| Part of | 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Forces Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
| Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Marine Aircraft Group 46 (MAG-46) was a United States Marine Corps reserve aviation group based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California with subordinate units spread throughout California. It previously composed of one adversary squadron equipped with the F-5, one CH-46 squadron, one CH-53E squadron, one AH-1W and UH-1N squadron and a maintenance and logistics squadron. MAG-46 fell under the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Forces Reserve. Due to a re-organization within Marine aviation, the group was deactivated in 2009.