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Con Ops

Looking Back and Looking Ahead: From Bold Alligator 2013 to 2014

Posted on June 5, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
06/05/2013
A wrap up of Bold Alligator 2013 and an anticipation of Bold Alligator 2014.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

The Bold Alligator 2013 Special Report

Posted on June 5, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
06/05/2013
We have just published our Special Report on Bold Alligator 2013.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Building a 21st Century Force: The South African Case

Posted on June 5, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
06/05/2013
A look at how South Africa can shape a 21st century force.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New

Shaping a Combat Learning Environment: The Role of Synthetic Training

Posted on June 4, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
06/04/2013
Bold Alligator 2013 was a synthetic training exercise, an approach explained in this article.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Australia Prepares for its New Amphibious Assault Ship: An Aussie Perspective for Bold Alligator 2013

Posted on May 23, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
05/23/2013
Australia is re-shaping its forces as it deals with the dynamics of change in the Pacific and its roles and tasks post-Afghanistan.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Reshaping the Combat Force With Expeditionary Logistics

Posted on May 22, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
05/22/2013
The BA-13 team emphasized the key role for expeditionary logistics.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Engaging the Future: Younger Navy and Marine Corps Warriors Prepare

Posted on May 22, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
05/22/2013
Younger Marines and Sailors discuss their experience in the exercise and the evolution of their skill sets to contribute to that exercise.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The USS Ford in the U.S. Navy’s Future: Enabling the Distributed Force

Posted on May 15, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
05/15/2013
The coming of the Ford with the F-35C is an important step forward in the evolution of the fleet.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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