Col. Mike Orr, the CO of VMX-22, recently attended The Williams Foundation conference held by the RAAF on the evolution of 21st century air combat capabilities. He focused on the work the UMSC was doing to shape an integrative force under the influence of disruptive change. He followed the only Aussie F-22 pilot and then a presentation by his fellow Marine, Lt. Col. Berke, the only operational F-22 and F-35 pilot in the world. This unique experience of three operators discussing the present and the future had a powerful impact It left the cubical commandos behind and clearly was well received by the Royal Australian Air Force officers in attendance, and there were many of them, as well The Chief of Staff of the RAAF began the conference with a thoughtful look at the way ahead. http://www.sldinfo.com/the-coming-of-the-f-35-to-australia-shaping-a-21st-century-approach-to-airpower/

1. 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

5. 5
Computer Example
• Impressive Technology
• Not well integrated
• Proprietary Software

6. 6
True Integration?

7. 7
F-35 Opportunities
• Enhanced Situational
Awareness
• Decentralized
Command and
Control
• Cooperative
Engagement

8. 8
F-35 Challenges
• Security
Environment
• Information
Assurance
• Backwards
Compatability

9. 9
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

11. Discussion and
Questions