operation respond

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OPERATION RESPOND

Roger SmithDeputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Littoral and Mine Warfare

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OIF II

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OIF II

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OIF II

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Purpose

• Provide a venue that allows Marines to identify emerging OIF needs and a mechanism to rapidly respond to their requests.

Support the Secretary’s urgent desire to provide maximum support to deployed Marines

Responsive support to the warfighter

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Considerations

• Address across DOTMLPF • Process has to be easy, accessible, visible, timely

and responsive• Broad input combined with command prioritization• Address solutions achievable within 6 months as a

priority and consider solutions up to two years• Will not replace existing processes and organizations

but will enhance rapid acquisition• Harness all resources (Military and Industry)• Enduring Freedom Combat Assessment Team

(EFCAT) link to be added to website

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Process

• Input• Assess requirements• Coordinate prioritization with IMEF• Determine way ahead

– Science, Technology and Experimentation– Urgent UNS– Continued coordination with operating forces

• Provide input to War Council• Provide feedback• Provide solution

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1. Tools to accomplish the mission

2. Protect the Marines (FP)

CG I MEF Intent

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Operation Respond Web Site

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Operation Respond Web Site

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IED

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IED

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RESULT OF AN IED

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ERC

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Hard Kits (O’Gara-Hess) & Gunner Shield

• Protection Offered - Will reinforce the M1123A2 or M1097A2 to withstand: Direct 7.62x39 (AK-47); indirect overhead protection from 155 mm airbursts; and underbody protection from M67 grenade.

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ROBOTSROBOTS TO IRAQTO IRAQ

VanguardVanguard

TalonTalon

Mini-Andros IIMini-Andros II

MatildaMatilda

PackbotPackbot

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Extremity Protection

Armor Protection Enhancement System (APES)

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Dragon Eye

UAVs

Scan Eagle