The U.S. Marine Corps has launched a new training program to quickly increase the number of operators for commercial off‑the‑shelf attack drones. Announced in Marine Corps administrative message 624/25, the program aims to standardize training as the service integrates new systems, including the Neros Archer first‑person‑view attack drone, and prepares for a large investment in drone technology. The framework creates six pilot courses and eight certifications for drone operators, payload specialists, and instructors, with prerequisites such as simulator experience on approved systems. Seven regional training hubs, including the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions and Marine Forces Special Operations Command, will conduct the courses, while the Weapons Training Battalion at Quantico serves as the interim central hub. By May 2026, all infantry, reconnaissance, and littoral combat teams will be equipped to employ FPV attack drone capabilities.
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