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Con Ops

The F-35 as a “Flying Sensor Fusion Engine”: Positioning the Fleet for “Tron” Warfare

Posted on April 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/09/2012
C5ISR-D Fusion engine is an inherent redundant aircraft and fleet “survivability” factor, as much as war fighting factor.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged AESA Radar, DAS, F-35, Fusion Engine, JSF, sensors

Special Report on Bold Alligator 2012 and the Evolution of the Expeditionary Strike Group

Posted on April 4, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/04/2012
A new Second Line of Defense special report, focusing on the evolution of power projection strategiesD
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, USMC, USN

TAK-ING the Supply Ship to a Whole Other Level

Posted on April 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2012
In Bold Alligator 2012, a T-AKE supply ship was certified for VM-22 landings.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Captain Little, Military Sealift Command, MSC, Osprey, T-AKE 5, T-AKE Ship, USNS Robert E Peary, V-22

The Impact of the Osprey on the Expeditionary Strike Group: “There is a Tsunami of Change Coming”

Posted on April 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2012
The experience of the Osprey in 2011 and 2012 suggest there is a "tsunami of change coming" to the fleet.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2nd MAW, Bold Alligator 2012, MV-22, Osprey, V-22

The Right Force in the Right Place at the Right Time: Getting C2 Right

Posted on March 31, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/31/2012
Col. Iiams explains from his wide-ranging experience the key role of C2 in getting the right force, in the right place at the right time.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, F-35, Javelin Thrust, Osprey, SWAN, V-22

Before Bold Alligator: Vietnam and Amphibious Operations

Posted on March 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/30/2012
A look back at amphibious operations during the Vietnam War.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged amphibious operations, Vietnam

Expanding the Toolset: Looking Forward From Bold Alligator 2012

Posted on March 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/26/2012
The Bold Alligator Exercise underscored the opportunity to expand the toolsets available to the operational forces.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, F-35B, Osprey, V-22

Changing the Mindset: “The ESG-MEB is Not an ARG-MEU on Steroids!”

Posted on March 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/21/2012
The ESG-MEB is not just a ARG-MEU on steroids....It is much more capable
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Amphibious Ready Group, Bold Alligator 2012, Expeditionary Strike Group, Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Marine Expeditionary Unit
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