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F-5 fighters former Swiss Air Force will be part of the second USMC aggressor squadron

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 05/08/22 - 2:35 PM in Military

A formation of four F-5 Tiger IIs aircraft from the VMFT-401 Marine Fighter Training Squadron over Arizona on November 7, 2007. The F-5Ns comprise aircraft 761546/LS-12, 761535/ LS-04, 761571/ LS-02 and 761547/ LS-06, all former Swiss Air Force. (Photo: Ted Carlson)

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) plans to activate a second opposing aircraft squadron (aggressor) to meet the future air combat training needs of its attack fighter squadrons. The second squadron will provide the East Coast with training resources similar to those on the West Coast.

According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan released this week, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402 (VMFT-402) will be activated in fiscal year 2023 at the Marine Corps Air Station of Beaufort, South Carolina, scheduled to be safe for flight in early 2024.

The USMC has long put the VMFT-401 reserve squadron on the field at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, which flies 11 single-seat Northrop F-5N fighters and one F-5F Tiger II. The squadron is upgrading to 11 F-5N+ aircraft and one F-5F+ aircraft.

The VMFT-402, which will also initially be a reserve squadron, will be equipped with three F-5N+ aircraft, but will eventually operate eight F-5N+ and two F-5F+ aircraft.

F-5N+ fighter updated for the U.S. Navy.

To equip the new squadron, the Marine Corps acquired 11 additional F-5 aircraft from the Swiss air force through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The aircraft will be delivered to the USMC for a period of four years from the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Navy and Marine Corps F-5 fleet is undergoing upgrades to increase capacities and extend service life. The fleet is being upgraded with digital cockpits at a rate of two or three aircraft per year. The Naval Air Systems Command plans to integrate the TCTS II Tactical Combat Training System - Increment II (TCTS II) to "allow synthetic injections of opponents to narrow the gap foreseen in adversary training".

F-5N used by TacAir for opponent training.

"Serving as a training asset for the entire MAGTF, as well as for joint force, the F-5 has seen opponent requirements grow significantly in the last 13 years," according to the aviation plan, largely due to the pilot training requirements of the F-35 VMFA-501 and VMFA-502 fleet replacement squadrons. “The annual requirements of fleet opponents are also expected to increase for squadrons in transition from 12,000 air-to-air missions in [20 fiscal to 17,000 missions per year in order to meet T2.0 requirements in fiscal year 2025.”

The aviation plan said that "the opposing capacity is the biggest problem in the air-to-air training of the Marine Corps, closely followed by the availability and modernization of the range and resources of the training simulator. The VMFT-401 can provide up to 3,300 missions per year, restricted by the use of the aircraft and the number of F-5s assigned. Combining A/A [air-to-air] requirements for fleet training, FRS production [fleet replacement squad] and weapons school support, the USMC creates an opponent requirement of almost 15,000 missions in 2022. Thus, the USMC suffers more from a gap of 11,000 outcomings. Aviation is looking for options to close this gap."

The U.S. military uses commercial air services that fly with former military jets in the role of adversary, but, according to the aviation plan, "commercial air services cannot meet all opponent requirements. The future lies in several solutions that include the efficient use of the F-5s fleet, exploring low-cost training opportunities, incorporating live, virtual, constructive capacity and commercial air services to increase requirements.”

Source: Sea Power Magazine

Tags: Military AviationNorhrop F-5 Tiger IIUSMC - United States Marine Corps

Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in a specialized aviation magazine in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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whatelsev-blog · 5 years

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OCS Test Prep

As you probably know by now, Academics play a HUGE role at OSC. From what I've been told there is much time to review material and it can be challenging to stay alert during lectures. At the end of Mini-OCS my Captain created a mock exam for the candidates to get a feel for the real thing. I've recreated it below for my over achievers out there, best of luck. xo

Complete the 5 paragraph order skeleton: (click here to review!)

Orientation

Situation

______________

_________

Friendly

T:_____

S:_____

U:_____

A:_____

L:_____

E:_____

Concepts of Operations

_________

B:_____

_________

2. Weapons Safety Rules

Treat every weapon as if it were ________.

Never ________ at anything you do not ________ to ________.

Keep your finger ________ and ________ the ________ until you are ready to fire.

Keep the weapon on ________ until you ________ to ________.

3. List the typical ranks for the following billets:

Rifleman: _________

Squad Leader: _________

Platoon Commander: _________

Company Commander: _________

Battalion Commander: _________

4. Match the Fire Team symbols

Rifleman

Automatic Rifleman

Fire Team Leader

Asst. Automatic Rifleman

5. Name the following Fire Team Formations

______________

6. The Core Values of the Marine Corps are:

_______________

7. The Commandant of the Marine Corps is now:

Major Samuel Nicholas

General A. Lejeune

General Robert B. Neller

Lt. General Lewis "Chesty" Puller

8. The Marine Corps birthday is:

July 4, 1776

November 10, 1775

July 4, 1775

November 10, 1776

9. The birth place of the Marine Corps is:

Tun Tavern

Parris Island

8th and I Marine Barracks Washington DC

Marine Corps Quantico

10. The attack on New Providence, Bahamas was the first _____ conducted by the Marine Corps:

Foreign engagement

Aerial assault

Amphibious landing

Offensive combat

11. In what battle did the Marines receive the nickname Tuefelhunden (Devil Dogs)?

Iwo Jima

Tarawa

Hue City

Belleau Wood

12. Write-out any three General Orders:

____________________________________________

13. Which are the 5 major terrain features used in land navigation:

Water, Ridge, Mountain, Saddle, Road

Hill, Ridge, Valley, Saddle, Depression

Roadway, Field, Hill, Water, Valley

14. Using the acronym for assistance, list the 14 Leadership Traits:

J_______

D_______

I_______

D_______

T_______

I_______

E_______

B_______

U_______

C_______

K_______

L_______

E_______

15. Fill in the Enlisted Rank structure:

E-1 ___________

E-2 ___________

E-3 ___________

E-4 ___________

E-5 ___________

E-6 ___________

E-7 ___________

E-8 ___________

E-9 ___________

16. Fill in the Officer Rank structure:

O-1 ___________

O-2 ___________

O-3 ___________

O-4 ___________

O-5 ___________

O-6 ___________

O-7 ___________

O-8 ___________

O-9 ___________

O-10 ___________

17. There are 11 Leadership Principles, name 2:

_______________________________

18. The 6 Troop Leading Steps (BAMCIS) are:

B: ___________________

A: ___________________

M: ___________________

C: ___________________

I: ___________________

S: ___________________

19. What are the four main components that make up a MAGTF:

___________

20. Write out each of the following Marine Corps acronyms/abbreviations:

MEU: ___________________

MEU (SOC): ___________________

MEF: ___________________

MEB: ___________________

CASEVAC: ___________________

CAX: ___________________

EGA: ___________________

FARP: ___________________

FMF: ___________________

FRAGO: ___________________

HQMC: ___________________

LZ: ___________________

MAGTF: ___________________

MOUT: ___________________

SNCOIC: ___________________

OCONUS: ___________________

PMO: ___________________

PX: ___________________

MCB: ___________________

MCAS: ___________________

RFI: ___________________

TAD: ___________________

VTOL: ___________________

21. "From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli..." is the beginning to what?

_________________________________________

22. True of False: The Marine Corps Service A uniform is allowed to be worn on liberty in public:

True

False

23. Do the following uniforms call for medals or ribbons?

Dress Blue A: _________

Dress Blue B: _________

24. Utilizing the map and each option in the word bank, identify the Marine Corps unit at each lettered location:

A: __________ A:__________

B: __________ D: __________

C: __________ C: __________

D: __________ E: __________

F: __________

*Answer Key

1. Complete the 5 paragraph order skeleton: (in-depth review is here!)

Orientation

Situation

Mission

Execution

Admin & Logistics

Command & Signal

Enemy

Friendly

T: time

S: size

U: unit

A: activity

L: location

E: equipment

Concepts of Operations

Task

Coordinating Instructions

TCMs or Security

Timeline

B: beans

B: bullets

B: bandaids

B: bad guys

Signal

Command

2. Weapons Safety Rules

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.

Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.

Keep the weapon on safety until you intend to fire.

3. List the typical ranks for the following billets:

Rifleman: Private / Private First Class

Squad Leader: Corporal / Sergeant

Platoon Commander: 2nd Lieutenant / 1st Lieutenant

Company Commander: Captain

Battalion Commander: Lieutenant Colonel

4. Match the Fire Team symbols

Rifleman - D

Automatic Rifleman - C

Fire Team Leader - A

Asst. Automatic Rifleman - B

5. Name the following Fire Team Formations

Wedge

Column

6. The Core Values of the Marine Corps are:

Honor

Courage

Commitment

7. The Commandant of the Marine Corps is now:

Major Samuel Nicholas (traditionally known as the first Commandant.)

General John A. Lejeune ( "The greatest of all Leathernecks)

General Robert B. Neller

Lt. General Lewis "Chesty" Puller ( had the longest tenure as Commandant )

8. The Marine Corps birthday is:

July 4, 1776

November 10, 1775

July 4, 1775

November 10, 1776

9. The birth place of the Marine Corps is:

Tun Tavern

Parris Island

8th and I Marine Barracks Washington DC

Marine Corps Quantico

10. The attack on New Providence, Bahamas was the first _____ conducted by the Marine Corps:

Foreign engagement

Aerial assault

Amphibious landing

Offensive combat

11. In what battle did the Marines receive the nickname Tuefelhunden (Devil Dogs)?

Iwo Jima

Tarawa

Hue City

Belleau Wood

12. Write-out any three General Orders:

5th General Order - To quit my post only when properly relieved

7th General Order - To talk to no one except in the line of duty

9th General Order - To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions

13. Which are the 5 major terrain features used in land navigation:

Water, Ridge, Mountain, Saddle, Road

Hill, Ridge, Valley, Saddle, Depression

Roadway, Field, Hill, Water, Valley

14. Using the acronym for assistance, list the 14 Leadership Traits:

Justice

Judgement

Decisiveness

Integrity

Dependability

Tact

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Bearing

Unselfishness

Courage

Knowledge

Loyalty

Endurance

15. Fill in the Enlisted Rank structure:

E-1 Private

E-2 Private First Class

E-3 Lance Corporal

E-4 Corporal

E-5 Sergeant

E-6 Staff Sergeant

E-7 Gunnery Sergeant

E-8 Master Sergeant

E-8 First Sergeant

E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant

E-9 Sergeant Major

E-9 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

16. Fill in the Officer Rank structure:

O-1 2nd Lieutenant

O-2 1st Lieutenant

O-3 Captain

O-4 Major

O-5 Lieutenant Colonel

O-6 Colonel

O-7 Brigadier General

O-8 Major General

O-9 Lieutenant General

O-10 General

17. There are 11 Leadership Principles, name 2:

Keep your Marines informed

Know your Marines and look out for their welfare

18. The 6 Troop Leading Steps (BAMCIS) are:

B: begin the planning

A: arrange for reconnaissance

M: make reconnaissance

C: complete the planning

I: issue the order

S: surprise

19. What are the four main components that make up a MAGTF:

Common Element

Ground Combat Element

Aviation Combat Element

Logistic Combat Element

20. Write out each of the following Marine Corps acronyms/abbreviations:

MEU: Marine Expeditionary Unit

MEU (SOC): MEU- Special Ops Capability

MEF: Marine Expeditionary Force

MEB: Marine Expeditionary Brigade

CASEVAC: Casualty Evacuation

CAX: Combined Arms Exercise

EGA: Eagle, Globe and Anchor

FARP: Forward Arming and Refueling Point

FMF: Fleet Marine Force

FRAGO: Fragmented Order (change in op order)

HQMC: Headquarters of Marine Corps

LZ: Landing Zone

MAGTF: Marine Air Ground Task Force

MOUT: Marine Ops on Urban Terrain

SNCOIC: Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

OCONUS: Outside Continental United States

PMO: Provost Marshal Office (police)

PX: Post Exchange

MCB: Marine Corps Base

MCAS: Marine Corps Air Station

RFI: Request for Information

TAD: Temporary Active Duty

VTOL: Vertical Take-off Landing

21. "From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli..." is the beginning to what?

Marines' Hymn

22. True of False: The Marine Corps Service A uniform is allowed to be worn on liberty in public:

True

False

23. Do the following uniforms call for medals or ribbons?

Dress Blue A: Medals

Dress Blue B: Ribbons

24. Utilizing the map and each option in the word bank, identify the Marine Corps unit at each lettered location:

A: 2ndMARDIV (NC, Camp Lejeune) A: 2nd MAW (NC, Cherry Point)

B: HQMC/OCS (VA, Quantico) D: 1stMAW (Japan, Foster)

C: 1stMARDIV (CA, Pendleton) C: 3rd MAW (CA, Miramar)

D: 3rd MARDIV (Japan, Smedley) E: USN/USMC FLIGHT SCHOOL

F: __________

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cypressnewsreview · 2 years

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Crozier trains with 26 countries

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Hawaii (August 1, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Crozier, an aircrewman from Cypress, Texas, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7 (MAGTF-7), observes a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to HMH-462, MAGTF-7, during an amphibious raid for a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific…

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fireinhorizon · 7 years

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A USMC AV-8B Harrier w/ Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as part of COMPTUEX in the Atlantic Ocean. This allows MAGTF to join and train in realistic scenarios. https://t.co/hLqpLNW52W https://t.co/P9kEJp48vQ

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militaryleak · 4 years

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US Marine Corps Systems Command Fields Upgraded Tablet Based Technology

Last year, the U.S. Marine Corps fielded a lightweight, tablet-based system that improves situational awareness on the battlefield. This year, Marines will see an enhanced version of the technology.

The U.S. Marine Air-Ground Task Force Common Handheld enables dismounted Marines to leverage commercial smart devices to plot and share locations. The tablet’s software includes a moving map with…

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cswsiggy · 5 years

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FY20 OCCFLD 0600 AND 2800 TRAINING SEATS > United States Marine Corps Flagship > Messages Display

Source: FY20 OCCFLD 0600 AND 2800 TRAINING SEATS > United States Marine Corps Flagship > Messages Display

TECOM funded courses!!!! There are plenty of growth opportunities for 06XX and 28XX. Who is preparing to go? Send your Marines!!!!

MAGTF Communications Planner course (MCPC) 3/31/2020 & 9/20/2020

Transmission Chief Course (TCC) 3/17/2020 & 7/26/2020

Data Systems Chief Course (DSCC)…

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courtneytincher · 5 years

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U.S. Marines firetruck fleet replaces ageing vehicles by 2020

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fight Marines are getting a modernized rig—their first in over 30 years. The P-19R ARFF by Oshkosh will be the principal firefighting and crash response vehicle for the Marine Air Ground Task Force, and will be able to support all operations where the MAGTF is employed.

The Medium and Heavy Tactical Vehicles program office at Program Executive Officer Land Systems started fielding the P-19R vehicle in June 2017 and, since then, have fielded the majority of the new trucks to Marine Corps installations across the continental United States.

“So far, the reception from the Marines on the capability of the truck has been outstanding,” said Eric Miller, product manager for the P-19R at PEO Land Systems. “Obviously after 30 years, Marines are excited about having a new capability. It’s been very well received.”

The technological advancements made by Industry over the past few decades are reflected in the modernized truck. The P-19R integrates combat-proven performance and advanced firefighting technology to deliver cutting-edge on-road and off-road rescue and firefighting capabilities to permanent and expeditionary airfields throughout the Marine Corps.

With the P-19R—as with its predecessor, the P-19A—Marines are able to counter aircraft fires caused by crashes or other causes. The P-19R is safer, faster, has a more powerful engine and has nearly double the fuel capacity compared to its predecessor. The P-19R’s 600 horsepower engine enables the vehicle to accelerate from zero to 50 miles per hour in under 25 seconds, and can reach speeds over 70 miles per hour, enabling ARFF Marines to swiftly reach the scene of the action. To put this in context, the Corps’ workhorse Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement—more commonly known as the “MTVR” or “7-ton”—takes over 30 seconds to reach 50 miles per hour and has a maximum speed under 70 miles per hour.

Inside the cab, the P-19R is outfitted with a 10.4-inch display unit—dubbed the “command zone”—giving Marines the ability to monitor different aspects of the vehicle. The command zone enables Marines to keep tabs on everything from tire pressure to water and fluid levels, in addition to other internal diagnostics.

“The P-19R is a lot more technologically advanced and has more bells and whistles than the older [fire trucks] do,” said Cpl. Dominic Wirthlin, ARFF specialist with Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron in California. “The command zone tells us if anything’s wrong with the vehicle that can cause an issue so we can fix it before something breaks.”

The bumper and roof turret controls on the P19-R also received an upgrade. Using an electronic joystick, Marines are now able to maneuver the turrets and—with the push of a button—switch between spraying water and flame-suppressing foam.

“The turrets are manually-operated. It’s almost like playing a video game,” said Sgt. Christopher Cunningham, another ARFF specialist at MCAS Camp Pendleton H&HS. “Everything [on the P-19R] is technologically advanced. It’s just a really cool rig.”

Unlike its predecessor, however, the P-19R can be used off the airfield in tactical operations, such as combating structural fires and wildland fires. The ruggedized P-19R was designed so Marines have the ability to navigate through any terrain off-road they may encounter—from the mountains to the desert to the jungle.

“Prior to the P-19R, the fire station assets and the assets that the Marine Wing Support Squadrons use weren’t shared,” said Suzanne Deer, a logistician with the MHTV program office at PEO Land Systems. “With the P-19R, one vehicle can be used interchangeably between the air stations and the tactical community.”

From logistical standpoint, the P-19R shares major components with other tactical vehicles in MHTV program portfolio—specifically, the Logistics Vehicle Systems Replacement vehicle and the MTVR—which will make it easier to source and replace parts as needed in its 22-year future, said Deer. For example, the P-19R shares a common engine with the LVSR, and uses the same suspension system as the MTVR. Additionally, the P-19R uses the same wheels and tires as both the LVSR and MTVR vehicles. It also shares the same central tire inflation system capable of maintaining and adjusting tire pressure according to the terrain, along with providing runflat protection for punctured tires.

With the bulk of the vehicles already fielded across I and II MEF, the program office is heading to Japan this summer to field the P-19R to III MEF and its associated Marine Wing Support Squadrons and Marine Corps Installations. The program office anticipates completing fielding of all 164 vehicles by February 2020.

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chuchuopi · 7 years

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usafphantom2 · 2 years

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U.S. Marine Corps orders the MQ-9A ER drone

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 07/18/2022 - 14:00 in Military, UAV - UAV

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has placed an order for eight MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) unmanned aircraft systems produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).

It is part of the ARES indefinite delivery/undefined quantity (ID/IQ) contract on May 27, 2022. The company said it anticipates awards later this year for ground control systems (GCS), spare parts and ground support equipment as part of the first increment of the Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Maritime Ground Air Task Force (MAGTF) Registration Program.

GA-ASI will begin the first delivery of aircraft and support equipment later this year to facilitate the assembly of the fleet in mid-2023 to U.S. Marine Corps Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, located at Kaneohe Bay Air Station, Hawaii. As part of the efforts of the Marine Corps Force Design 2030, the VMU-3 will operate these MQ-9A ERs with its sensors and network resources to support the training of the Sea Sea Regiment.

The MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) is designed with features that can be adapted in the field, such as fuel capsules on the wings and reinforced landing gear that extends the aircraft's resistance to more than 30 hours, further increasing its operational flexibility. It provides persistent and long-lasting surveillance capabilities, with full-moving video and synthetic aperture radar/mobile target indicator/maritime mode radar.

An extremely reliable aircraft, the MQ-9A ER is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple redundant avionics system architecture. It is designed to meet and exceed the reliability standards of manned aircraft.

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