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The French in Mali: Shaping the Logistics Element of the Operation
2013-04-30 By Robbin Laird and Ed TimperlakeEarlier we provided an initial read of the French operation in Mali based on our discussions with SLD’s Murielle Delaporte. We now follow up on that initial...
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Bold Alligator 2013: Crafting a 21st Century Insertion Force
2013-05-08 In a wrap-up interview with regard to Bold Alligator 2013, Rear Admiral Phillips, the 2nd ESG Commander, and Brigadier General Love, the 2nd MEB Commander, described the nature and impact of...
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The USCG Enhances its Capability to Support its Ocean Sentry Aircraft
2013-05-08 Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the key focal point for USCG aviation.Here maintenance and training of the fleet is crucial for USCG operations worldwide. A key element of the operation...
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MV-22 Operates with the MSC in the Pacific
First demonstrated in Bold Alligator 2012, the Osprey can land and operate off of a T-AKE supply ship.Now this capability has been demonstrated in the Pacific.U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey pilots...
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Bold Alligator 2013: Shaping C2 for the Single Naval Battle
2013-05-20 Coordinating an amphibious task force is complex and challenging.When the amphibious task force expands to become an expeditionary strike group supported by USAF, USMC Aviation, USN fires...
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Reshaping the Combat Force With Expeditionary Logistics
2013-05-22 A key element of shaping a 21st century approach to military operations is the reconfiguration of the force to incorporate expeditionary logistics.Rather than putting a WALMART in place,...
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Looking Back and Looking Ahead: From Bold Alligator 2013 to 2014
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...
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The Bold Alligator 2013 Special Report
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...
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Marshall Aerospace and Upgrading French C-130s
2013-06-06 We have taken a look at the Marshall Aerospace business model earlier.In the interview with the Marshall CEO, Murielle Delaporte discussed the the Marshall team’s approach to partnership.As...
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An Update on A400M Training: May 2013
2013-06-07 At the Trade Media Brief held by Airbus Military on May 20 and 30 2013, Ian Burrett, Head of Training and Aircrew Operations, provided an update on the progress in the program over the past...
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The Evolving Prime Contractor Model: Managing the Supply Chain
In the 21st century, a defense prime contractor delivers the final product.But increasingly, he does so through managing a supply chain, which is rooted in commercial and military supplies. These...
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The Role of Expeditionary Logistics in Shaping New Combat Capabilities: The...
This SlideShowPro photo gallery requires the Flash Player plugin and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. The first photo was taken at Gao’s airbase and features the loading of a French C160 with an...
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Airbus Military Gets Ready for the Paris Air Show, 2013
2013-06-11 In some ways, the Trade Media Brief event hosted by Airbus Military (AM), this year in Seville Spain, is a pre-Paris Air Show event.This year, the A400M is a key feature for AM given its...
View ArticleFrench Train Nigerian Pilots
2013-06-25 French company DCI has trained six Niger Air Force helicopter pilots and will train more aircrew under an extended contract.The six pilots, together with six flight mechanics, graduated with...
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An Update on F-35 Maintenance: The USAF at Eglin Works the Challenges
2013-07-13 The F-35 is built around a new maintenance approach. The computer-based system is designed to facility a global supply system with significant advantages for improvements in sortie...
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F-35 Maintainers for the F-35A at Eglin: Rolling Out a New Capability
2013-07-24 Recently, the F-35A maintainers received an award from the base command which highlighted their progress for the past year.According to a press release (July 17, 2013) from the 33rd Fighter...
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The Osprey and Innovation: Breaking the Mold
2013-08-05 Secretary Wynne recently underscored that with the Osprey, “the Marines are busily embracing the 21st century operational concept.”During this year’s visit to New River, discussions with...
View Article737th EAS Retrogrades Iraq Materiel
11/01/2013: It may be off of the front pages, but the Iraq mission continues in terms of recovering equipment. Often forgotten in the discussions of the military is the logistics side of things, which...
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Another Aspect of F-35 Culture Change: Building Out the Cameri Facility
2013-11-03 By Robbin LairdDuring my visit to Cameri in October 2013, I had a chance to visit the Cameri facility with Fred Napurano, the Italian Program In-Country Operations Lead for Lockheed...
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Lessons Learned at Cameri: Their Implications for Asia
2013-11-04 By Robbin LairdThe Italians were significant innovators at the beginning of the era of airpower.They continued throughout the history of airpower to innovate and with the launch of the F-35,...
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