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This is SPARTA. The Marine Corps Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) is how the Marine Corps prepares for battle. Ensuring our Marines are not only equipped but prepared for combat is one of the most important thing leaders do. Being prepared is one of the toughest parts of being a reservist. 38 days a year (24 days of drills and 14 annual training days) is all you get as a leader within the reserves to prepare Marines. So, maximizing every minute really means something. This training exercise is not only physically grueling, it is mentally taxing. It pushes individuals to reach their maximum potential and grows them both mentally and emotionally. One of the things civilian employers may not understand is what is expected of a reservists. When a formation enters the battle field, there is no different set of expectations for reservist vs active duty. Being a good reservist leader means individuals must maximize every minute of the day, and having these leaders in your organization will pay dividends, as they will see all the opportunities. These individuals bring you the best of both worlds, they are both competent with Military leadership principals and they understand how to lead with a civilian mindset. When you see a potential candidate who is a reservist, don't shy away, but instead ask them what they bring to the table. You'll be amazed! Who will go? Send me! #MAGTF23 #MarineForcesReserve #whowillgo?Sendme!

8 Things You Need to Know About the Navy’s Failed Multibillion-Dollar Littoral Combat Ship Program What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 8, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - examines the latest article by ProPublica, "The Inside Story of How the Navy Spent Billions on the “Little Crappy Ship”". #navy #usnavy #lcs #warship #shipping #shipbuilding #maritime #naval #warship https://lnkd.in/geXHG8D7

#OTD in 1944, during Operation Flintlock, #Marines from the 4th Marine Division captured Roi and Namur, part of the Marshall Islands in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. On Jan. 31 around 03:00, 42 Marines from the V Amphibious Corps Reconnaissance Company landed aboard Roi and Namur from rubber boats to secure the small island strip that connected the islands. Securing the strip effectively halted all Japanese movement between the two islands. Around noon on Feb. 1, the Marines and US Army soldiers commenced a multi-prong amphibious assault on the islands. The Marines quickly and decisively captured the island of Roi; however, Namur had a substantially larger enemy presence, as well as containing more structures and denser vegetation. American forces dug in for the night of Feb. 1 to regroup and reorganize. At dawn, a company-sized enemy element engaged the Marines in hand-to-hand combat, which the Marines handily won. The final assault on Namur commenced on February 2. The combined arms assault was incredibly effective, being spearheaded by tanks and half-tracks and supported by infantry. Within 6 hours, the commanding general of 4th MARDIV declared the island secure. In 60 hours of fighting, 3,472 enemy combatants were killed at a cost of only 190 Marines. During the battle, 4th Marine Division became the first American division to use rockets mounted on jeeps, trucks, and gunboats in combat. This decisive victory is credited in part to the lessons learned during the harrowing Battle of Tarawa, including the need to use naval gunfire as a means of both destroy enemy positions prior to landing and neutralize enemy firing positions during the assault. #USMCHistory

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Air Dominance of US Air Force: F-22 Raptor The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.

Dear Ukrainian Warfighters... Have you ever noticed how there are NOT TicToc videos of current or social media posts about future combat operations involving the US Army Special Forces, US Navy SEALS, USMC Strikers, 75th Ranger Regiment, Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta, 82nd Airborne Division, or any other US military operations? The reason is simple, it's a really stupid idea to share such things which the enemy is watching and taking notes. It's even considered a crime to share such nonsense and especially when it jumps the chain of command and tells 5ws about the unit and the defenders in the unit. What's more surprising is that the American General Staff is unaware that Ukrainian units regularly post these OPSEC violations on TicToc and WhatNot. So obviously the American General Staff can't suggest to Ukrainian General Staff about simple OPSEC violations and how they lead to a jackpot. Or they're timid...or maybe it's a genius plan in the manner of Sun Tzu. Maybe not.

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe - Task & Purpose "The 1st Cavalry Division is one of several forces previously announced to be rotating into Europe as part of the U.S. defense presence there. Along with the 1st Cav’s headquarters and artillery, the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (also known as “Ironhorse”) and 1st Combat Aviation Brigade (AKA “Air Cav”) are among others going to replace counterparts from the 3rd Infantry Division. The Army is also sending the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division to support the #NATO mission." Calian Group is a leading provider of military training and simulation to the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes, NATO and NATO member countries, preparing them for the challenges they will face on operations. We provide global militaries with an array of training technologies and solutions, from synthetic training environments to distributed training—anytime, anywhere, for any threat. To learn the latest in our military training and simulation techniques and technology, please visit us @https://lnkd.in/gPM3T5MP #defence #defense #militarytraining #militarysimulation #militaryexercises #deterrence #nato Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02w2qLp0

10JUL2024 WED Dear Citizen(s) of the Nation, Colleague(s) & Friend(s), Rs. 98 Lakhs for a deceased "Agniveer" indicates a sum of "Six Times the Monthly Salary" of Rs. 2,04,166.67 ps (Rounded Off - Rs. 2,04,000/-) ... considering that an "Agniveer" draws a sum of Rs 30,000/- per month on joining the Armed Forces ..which is not being revealed in this discussion with Rear Admiral Arun PRAKASH ... Today Education & Training System(s) are in line with the sophistication of technology in Artillery, Navy & Air Force. so why should it take a 5-6 years long period for a young recruit to master lethal weapons systems ? ... even "sustaining" the existing level of competency over a period exceeding 4 years till 10 years as is being suggested is difficult and does not happen in reality, let alone "enhancing" their level of competency over a decade long period .. No changes necessary to the existing "Agniveer" scheme - By Order. https://lnkd.in/dvJUA2kS

Unlocking the Secrets of Navy Boot Camp: Discipline and Courage Revealed Discover the essential lessons taught in Navy Boot Camp that build discipline and courage. Join us as we explore the first steps taken by soldiers in their journey towards serving their country. #NavyBootCamp #MilitaryTraining #DisciplineAndCourage #SoldierLife #NavyTraining #ArmedForces #MilitaryLessons #CharacterBuilding #MilitaryService #MilitaryExperience

The US Navy’s hi-tech war trimarans are finally going up against China The Chinese navy, currently the biggest in the world by count of warships, just keeps growing. Meanwhile the US Navy – the world’s second most numerous fleet – is struggling to grow at all, to say nothing of getting bigger fast enough to keep pace with the Chinese fleet. Littoral Combat Ship Independence (LCS 2) during trials. LCSs are now forward deployed in the...