Fiscal Year 2027 MAWTS-1 Commander's Course and Reblack

1.  Situation.  IAW Ref (a), Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) will host the annual commanders course and Reblack on 2-5 February 2027 at MAWTS-1, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. 
2. Mission.  MAWTS-1 prepares Aviation Combat Element (ACE) commanders and prospective ace commanders; updates Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTI) and Flight Leadership Standardization and Evaluation (FLSE) program coordinators on current weapons, tactics, and issues affecting their specific community; and provides a forum to exchange information, promote standardization, and maximize operational effectiveness.
3. Execution. 
3.a. Commanders Intent.
3.a.1. Purpose. to prepare prospective and current ACE Commanders for Command and provide WTIS, FLSE program coordinators, and all interested fleet aviators with tactical updates relevant to their communities. 
3.a.2. Method. Commanders course and Reblack will provide lectures, discussions, and breakout groups on important aviation topics. 
3.a.3. End State. Attendees are better prepared for command and informed on current weapons, tactics, and issues affecting their specific communities.
3.b. Concept of Operations. MAWTS-1 conducts the course at MCAS Yuma once per FY.
3.c. Coordinating instructions.
3.c.1. Eligibility. 
3.c.1.a. Commanders course: all current and slated commanders for aviation commands and all former O-5 and O-6 Commanders from the aviation Community. 
3.c.1.b. Reblack: all Commanders course attendees and all WTI course graduates. 
3.c.2. FY27 course dates:
3.c.2.a. Commanders course: 2-3 February 2027.
3.c.2.b. Reblack: 4-5 February 2027.
3.c.2.c. Travel days are 1 and 5 February 2027.
3.c.3. Registration. registration will be done through the MAWTS-1 Sharepoint site:
https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/tecom_mawts1/conferences/sitepages/commander's-course.aspx
3.c.3.a. Registration for either Commanders course, reblack, or both is due NLT 26 January 2027. point of contact is the MAWTS-1 academics department head.
4. Admin and Logistics.
4.a. Security Clearance.
4.a.1. Minimum Clearance is TS/SCI for Commanders course. Send clearance information via diss visit request to SMO code: 012431A53.  
4.a.2. Minimum Clearance is secret for reblack. Send clearance information via diss visit request to SMO code: M00328. 
4.b. Personal Electronic Devices
4.b.1. Portable electronic devices (PEDS) are not authorized in MAWTS-1 buildings 406 or 510. This includes personal wearable fitness devices (PWFDS), even if approved at other secure locations. Examples of PWFDS include, but are not limited to: FitBits, Oura rings, Garmin devices, or smart watches.
4.b.2. Medical personal electronic devices (MPEDS) are not authorized unless pre-approved. Examples of MPEDS include, but are not limited to: hearing aids, insulin pumps, and pacemakers. all MPEDS with wireless, Bluetooth, or cellular transmitting capabilities must be pre-coordinated with the MAWTS-1 SSO team at MAWTS-1ssoclerks@usmc.mil for approval prior to entering secure spaces.
4.b.3.  If a vip (go or sel or their staff) is bringing a personal MCEN asset into the MAWTS-1 building, the MAWTS-1 S-6 will be staged during check-in and check-out to screen all devices.
4.c. Each attendee arranges their own billeting. billeting is available at marine corps hospitality services: (928) 269-2262. Additional facilities may be available in town at the government rate.
4.d. Funding.
4.d.1. Attendance is unit-funded. There is no Cid associated with this course.
4.d.2. Uniform: Woodland MARPAT utilities or green flight suit.
5. Command and signal.
5.a. Command. omitted.
5.b. Signal. MAWTS-1 POCs:
5.b.1. Commanding officer: Col P. T. Ash, comm: (928) 269-2056 
5.b.2. Executive officer: LtCol K. T. Kolbay, comm: (928) 269-2057 
5.b.3. Operations officer: Maj D. M. Ralph, comm: (928) 269-3403 
5.b.4. Academics Department Head: Maj A. L. Borrego, comm: (928) 269-2643 
5.b.5. Adjutant: Capt M. S. Jarvis, comm: (928) 269-2434 
5.b.6. SSO: Capt C. C. Webster, comm: (928) 269-3426. 
5.b.7. S-6: Capt J. J. Belknap, comm: (928) 269-0603
6. Release Authorized by Lieutenant General T. B. Savage, Deputy Commandant for Training and Education / Commanding General, Training and Education.