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Con Ops

Planning for Bold Alligator 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/19/2012
An overview on the upcoming Bold Alligator 2012 exercise is provided by core planners for the exercise.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged 2nd Fleet, Bold Alligator 2012, US Marine Corps Forces Command, USMC, USN

Bold Alligator 2012 in Historical Perspective

Posted on January 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/16/2012
Ed Timperlake provides an historical perspective on the upcoming Bold Alligator 2012 exercise.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, Solomon Islands campaign

Bold Alligator 2012: The USN-USMC Team Shapes the Future (Updated)

Posted on January 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/13/2012
The Second Line of Defense team recently visited the USN-USMC team planning for Bold Alligator 2012 which is kicked off later this month. More to come.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged amphibious exercise, Bold Alligator 2012, Bold Alligator exercise, USMC, USN

The Long Reach of Aegis

Posted on January 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/12/2012
Combining Aegis with the new Joint Strike Fighter will enhance coverage and lead to a global honeycomb of defensive capabilities….
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Aegis, F-35, USNI Proceedings

The Japanese F-35 Decision: A Building Block in A New Pacific Strategy

Posted on January 8, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/08/2012
The Japanese understand the opportunity to leverage the F-35 combat systems enterprise and is a key reason why the Japanese down selected the aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35A, Japan, Lockheed Martin

The Super Tucano has won the LAS competition: Lingering Questions

Posted on January 4, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/04/2012
With the selection of the Super Tucano, the Afghan Army Air Force can now begin to develop a combat capable air fleet for the Afghan Air Force.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged Embraer, Hawker Beechcraft, LAS competition, super tucano, USAF

Coast Guard Stakes Its Future on National Security Cutters

Posted on January 3, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/03/2012
The focal point of U.S. Coast Guard acquisition reform and recapitalization remains the National Security Cutter.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged National Security Cutter, NSC, Scott Truver, USCG

“Democratizing the Battlefield”: The Rover Experience

Posted on January 3, 2012 | by Caroline Teames
01/03/2012
This interview looks at the impact of Rover on the ground-air revolution.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged JTACS, Lt. Col. Charles Menza, Rover, Secretary Wynne
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