Challenges in Pivoting in the Pacific: The Perspective of MARFORPAC

06/14/2013
In a follow up interview with Lt. General Robling, MARFORPAC, the challenges of executing the Pivot to the Pacific were discussed. In the earlier interview, Lt. General Robling underscored the centrality of persistent presence as a core element of shaping an effective strategy and capability for the US in the…

The Maturing of the Osprey and the Enablement of Special Purpose MAGTFS

06/14/2013
[slidepress gallery='usmc-special-purpose-magtf'] Recently, we had a chance to speak with Brigadier General James S. O'Meara currently serves as commander, U.S. Marine  Forces Europe, and deputy commander, U.S. Marine Forces Africa about the newly formed Special Purpose or SP MAGTF. https://slsp.manpower.usmc.mil/gosa/biographies/rptBiography.asp?PERSON_ID=3335&PERSON_TYPE=General To give a sense of what the SP MAGTF is…

The Role of Expeditionary Logistics in Shaping New Combat Capabilities: The Case of France in Mali

06/11/2013
2013-06-11 By Murielle Delaporte The revolution in logistics seen in air and maritime support for ground forces can reshape how these forces operate.  The French experience in Mali provides a case in point. The French forces were requested by the Mali government to intervene to defend the capital and the southern…

The Coming of the C295W (Revised)

06/10/2013
2013-06-10 During the Airbus Military Trade Media Briefing 2013, held on May 29th and 30th 2013, Angel Barrio Cardaba Head of Engineering and Technology provided an overview on a number of technological developments at Airbus Military over the past year. But the key system highlighted was the C295W. The C-295W from…