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Con Ops

A New Video of the Month: Focus on F-35B

Posted on July 2, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/02/2014
MAWTS is working closely with the 121 squadron to introduce the F-35 not just to USMC aviation but to the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, What's New

The Skipper Discusses the USS America: Shaping an Innovative Path to 21st Century Operations

Posted on June 29, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/29/2014
In this interview, Captain Hall focuses on the way ahead for the largest amphibious ship the US has ever built. According to the Captain: I'm pretty excited to see the innovative approaches and ideas AMERICA facilitates with regard to amphibious ops and warfighting in general.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The Change of Command at VMX-22: General “Dog” Davis Highlights The Unit’s Key Role in Innovation

Posted on June 28, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/28/2014
The Deputy Commandant of Aviation in this video discusses the importance of VMX-22 and its role for the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

MAWTS and VMFA 121 Prepare the Marines for the Entry of the F-35B

Posted on June 23, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/23/2014
MAWTS is working with the USMC's first operational F-35 squadron to prepare for tactics and training.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

Ready on Arrival: The USS Bush CBG and Iraq

Posted on June 22, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/22/2014
Ed Timperlake focuses on the potential contribution of the USS Bush and its strike force to the Iraq crisis. Influencing events through familiarity with friends and foes on the ground is a key aspect of an on station manned air force coming off of the carrier.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Shaping 21st Century Operational Capabilities: Enabling the Assault Force with Dynamic Situational Awareness

Posted on June 21, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/21/2014
How do we provide the end user with the right information and provide them the right flexibility to see what they need?
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The USS America: From Niche to Sledgehammer

Posted on June 20, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/20/2014
The USS America is the seabase from which tiltrotar innovation receives a significant boost and the newly enabled Ground Combat Element will operate.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

UN UAVs to Mali

Posted on June 20, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/20/2014
The UN is planning to use UAVs in their peacekeeping mission in Mali.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New
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