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Bold Alligator 2012

Osprey Lands on HNLMS JOHAN DE WITT in Trident Juncture 2015

Posted on October 26, 2015 | by Caroline Teames
10/26/2015
According to the Dutch, the Osprey changes the meaning of amphibious operations.
Posted in Con Ops, Video, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, Dutch, HNLMS Johan de Witt, HNLS Karl Doorman, navy, Osprey, Peter Van Den Berg, T-AKE supply ship, Trident Juncture 2015, United States

The Logistical Impact of Seabasing

Posted on May 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/16/2012
By integrating support ashore FROM the seabase and working better connectivity WITHIN the seabase, combat capabilities are significantly enhanced.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, Littoral Operations, seabasing, USMC, USN

Bold Alligator 2012: 8 Images of Change

Posted on April 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/12/2012
Bold Alligator 2012 was a shift towards a new paradigm.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged BAC1-11, Bold Alligator 2012, Mistral, Osprey

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

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

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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