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Con Ops

The UK, Allies and Re-thinking the F-35C

Posted on March 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/19/2012
A look at the alliance consequences of a British strike carrier operating the F-35B.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged AV-8s, F-35B, F-35C, Harriers, Italian Carriers, Quenn Elisabeth Carriers, UK carrier, USS Kearsarge

“A Most Ubiquitous Threat”

Posted on March 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/19/2012
An overview on the challenges of dealing with mines, as the Iranians remind us of reality.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, Counter-Mine Operations, Expeditionary Warrior-12, Mine Warfare, USMC, USN

The UK Rethinks the F-35C Decision: Shaping a British led Expeditionary Strike Group

Posted on March 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/16/2012
Ed Timperlake looks at why the F-35B makes sense for Britain.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, F-35-C, F-35B, Libyan operation, UK MoD

Brigadier General Owens on Bold Alligator 2012: “We’ve got to hit them where they’re not!”

Posted on March 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/15/2012
An Interview with General Owens on the 2nd MEB in BA-12
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The Way Ahead After BOLD ALLIGATOR 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/12/2012
The Deputy Commander of ESG 2 Provides an Overview on the Way Ahead After BA-12
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2nd ESG, Bold Alligator 2012, Col. Weisz

The Way Ahead After Bold Alligator 2012: A Coalition Perspective

Posted on March 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/12/2012
A coalition member of ESG 2 discusses the way ahead after BA-12.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, CENTRIX, coalition

Admiral Kevin Scott Reflects on Bold Alligator 2012: Shaping a Culture of Operating Off of the Seabase

Posted on March 11, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/11/2012
Admiral Scott discussed Bold Alligator 2012 and the way ahead.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Re-Thinking Maneuver Warfare From the Sea

Posted on February 29, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/29/2012
Re-shaping maneuver warfare from the sea is a crucial element of the way ahead.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged amphibious operations, Bold Alligator 2012, Maneuver Warfare, Sebasing, USMC, USN
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