The importance of the integration of the crew with the aircraft to deliver the results needed in a difficult operational theater such as Afghanistan was highlighted in this interview with two Marine core crewmembers.
The entire Harvest Hawk experience highlights the utility of a mother ship in an air dominance environment. There is no reason that we cannot take data from UAVs or the F-35s or the Harrier litening pods and be able to contribute to combat management or support to the ground commanders.
The KC-130J not only has broadened its range of mission sets, but has provided a foundational capability for expeditionary support. It is about supportable reach; not just reach.
The USMC and USAF along with foreign air forces are the triad will drive the forging of a global system to support the F-35.
The USNS Montford Point shapes its role within a broader concept of support for an amphibious task force.
In this interview with Murielle Delaporte, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) John Blackburn looks at the logistics challenges facing Australian forces. Just in time is good but just in case is the defense imperative, especially for a country like Australia.
The UHAC is an amphibious craft that has three times the lift capacity and greater coastal access than the LCAC.
Rear Admiral T.K Shannon, discusses the growing role of MSC in supporting the USN-USMC team with limited assets One way is to work with allies in shaping a two-way support relationship..
