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V-22

The V-22 and Expanding the Operational Space

Posted on January 17, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/17/2013
As Canada considers its search and rescue options, the V-22 is an obvious candidate to be in the mix
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Osprey, V-22

The Impact of the Osprey On Con-Ops: The Challenge of Disaggregated Operations

Posted on September 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/09/2012
In this interview from New River, Lt. Col. Mitalski describes the challenge of disaggregated operations.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Haiti, Osprey, V-22

The Evolution of the Osprey: “We are No Longer a Bar Act”

Posted on September 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
09/09/2012
The experience of Lt. Col. McAvoy embodies the Osprey revolution.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged 2nd MAW Forward, New River, Osprey, V-22

TAK-ING the Supply Ship to a Whole Other Level

Posted on April 2, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/02/2012
In Bold Alligator 2012, a T-AKE supply ship was certified for VM-22 landings.
Posted in Con Ops, Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged Captain Little, Military Sealift Command, MSC, Osprey, T-AKE 5, T-AKE Ship, USNS Robert E Peary, V-22

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

Shaping a Pacific Strategy IV

Posted on October 11, 2011 | by SysAdmin
10/11/2011
10/11/2011 - The approach we are building is from the ground up – quite literally. The US to protect its economic interests and sovereignty needs to deploy forward throughout the Pacific.
Posted in RESOURCES, What's New | Tagged Amphibious Ready Group, F-35, LCS, Osprey, Pacific, USAF, USMC, USN, V-22
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