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Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing support Hurricane Irma relief efforts at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 11, 2017. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 supported relief efforts by transporting supplies and Marines to St. Thomas. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe/Released)

The Pit Crew of Marine Aviation! 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s #LetterOfTheDay in our weekly series #AviationAcademics is “F” for “Forward Arming, Refueling Point.” Be sure to “like” and “share” so your friends and families don’t miss out on this lesson! Leave a comment below letting us know what other #AviationAcademics you’d like us to cover! -------------------------------------------- “F” is for Forward Arming and Refueling Point – The primary mission of a forward arming refueling point is to provide fuel and ammunition to combat aircraft in a minimal amount of time. A FARP is mobile and expedient and allows for arming and refueling in many different places. FARPs can support both rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft. An average amount of time an aircraft will spend at a FARP is approximately 15 minutes. The U.S. Marine Corps units that conduct FARP operations are Marine Wing Support Squadrons. 2nd MAW has four MWSS squadrons; MWSS-271, 272, 273, and 274.

Sgt. Maj. Michael Bolyard discusses his 24 year career in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug 21, 2017. Bolyard has reenlisted several times since he first stood on the yellow footprints in Oct. 18, 1993. He has chosen to continue his career for another enlistment, so he can continue to impact the lives of Marines around him. Bolyard is the sergeant major assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemincal, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

A mobile training team educates 24 II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines on the basics of operating a semi-trailer refueler truck during a month-long course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 1-24, 2017. The instructors, based out of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., travel to various bases to give semi-trailer refueler classes. The course was filled with a combination of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines and various Marines from units throughout II MEF. Upon completion of the course, motor transport Marines gain the secondary military occupational specialty of semi-trailer refueler operator. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participates in the Canadian Military Exchange Program with 436 Tactical Support Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 3, 2017. Capt. Torrey Price and Capt. Edward Fagan, both flew the KC-130J Super Hercules during a training exercise to improve their air-to-air refueling skillset. Participating in air-to-air refueling training exercises provides pilots with the opportunity to maintain readiness, re-affirm their skills, and improve on lessons learned. Air-to-air refueling missions provide the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing with the capability to extend the length of time an aircraft can remain in the air while conducting missions. Price is a pilot assigned to 436 TSS, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Fagan is a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Air Wing. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct forward arming and refueling point operations during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor 2-17 course near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, April 29, 2017. The mission of the FARP is to provide fuel and ordnance necessary for rotary and fixed-winged aircraft while in a forward-deployed environment. WTI is a seven-week period of instruction that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics through a series of escalating evolutions to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. MWSS-271 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic and Marine Corps Auxiliary Field Bogue, N.C., Mar. 3-17, 2017. MWSS-274 established an air facility aboard MCALF Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG 29 squadrons with a forward arming and refueling point at MCOLF Atlantic. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

The senior leaders from squadrons assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing convene for a Command Post Exercise during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 13, 2017. MAG-29 held a CPX to simulate operations in a deployed environment, which allowed them to practice different scenarios including Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel. Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, MAG-29, established an air facility aboard Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions, to MAG-29 squadrons with a forward arming and refueling point at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C.. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 conducts a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. MWSS-274 established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to Marine Aircraft Group 29 squadrons with a forward arming and refueling point at Atlantic. More products will be released as the field exercise continues. (Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)