Col Orr on the Coming of the F-35 to the USMC
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MARINE AVIATION
5th Generation Capability
Integration
11 March 2014
Colonel Michael R. Orr CO, VMX-22
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RAAF-USMC Common Challenges
• Advanced Technology Integration
• Joint & Combined Operations
• Financial Constraints
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3 Big Trends in USMC Aviation
• Disruptive Technology Introduction
• Unmanned Aviation Integration
• Improved Digital Interoperability
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Computer Example
• Impressive Technology
• Not well integrated
• Proprietary Software
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True Integration?
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F-35 Opportunities
• Enhanced Situational Awareness
• Decentralized Command and Control
• Cooperative Engagement
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F-35 Challenges
• Security Environment
• Information Assurance
• Backwards Compatability
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USMC Approach
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Recommendations
• Highlight F-35 contributions to Joint & Combined operations
• Plan for increased security requirements
• Provide improved Situational Awareness to the lowest tactical level
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