06/05/2013: Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013. The USN-USMC team are shaping a new approach to landpower for the 21st century. The Japanese and Australians among others understand that the future of their Armies is shaping more expeditionary capabilities and to operate as a maneuver force. They will operate not as a…
06/05/2013: Japanese Naval ships arriving at Naval Base San Diego for Dawn Blitz 2013 with Japanese Army soldiers on board to work on amphibious operations. The USN-USMC team are shaping a new approach to landpower for the 21st century. The Japanese and Australians among others understand that the future of…
This exercise tested out how to shape new ways to forge a capable insertion force using the seabase. Especially noteworthy has been the testing of approaches for seabase support to the ground forces. Indeed, the challenge has been to mix the deployed forces with the proper support element. A light…
2013-06-05 After the conclusion of the BOLD ALLIGATOR 2013 exercise, we had a chance to talk with Col Bradley Weisz, Deputy Commander for the ESG TWO, about the exercise and the way ahead. Col Weisz provided some insights with regard to a number of activities in BOLD ALLIGATOR 2013, which had…
2013-06-05 We have just published a new Special Report. This one deals with Bold Alligator 2013 and complements an earlier one on Bold Alligator 2012. This exercise tested out how to shape new ways to forge a capable insertion force using the seabase. Especially noteworthy has been the testing of…
2013-06-05 With our new partnership with Defence Web, we will bring our readers from time to time articles from our partner which highlights developments of interest to our U.S. and global readers. A key theme for Second Line of Defense is shaping 21st century forces for 21st century missions. In…
06/05/2013: Mina Salman Pier, Bahrain (March 11, 2013). Navy diver 3rd Class David Hilborn, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive on a vessel's hull. MDSU 2, Company 2-2, is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage…
2013-06-04 Bold Alligator 2013 was a synthetic training exercise. This meant that the key combat assets were networked and operated together interactively in response to “events” generated by the scenarios and challenges set by the exercise. Bold Alligator 2012 was a live exercise as will be Bold Alligator 2014, and…
