Photo and electronic reconnaissance had previously been conducted by three Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadrons (VMCJ-1, 2, 3) located at MCAS Iwakuni (Japan), MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS El Toro, respectively.
Visual and electronic surveillance had been carried out by three Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadrons (VMCJ-1, 2, 3) stationed at MCAS Iwakuni (Japan), MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS El Toro, respectively.