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The article discusses the U.S. Navy's validation of 3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing, for creating parts for ships at sea. It mentions that the U.S. Navy is exploring the use of larger metal 3D printers to fabricate replacement parts on demand, which can save time, reduce costs, and improve operational readiness.

The article delves into the critical shortage of qualified mariners impacting the Military Sealift Command (MSC), attributing it to a lack of mid to senior-level licensed mariners and difficulties in attracting junior personnel. It mentions that amidst challenges exacerbated by the global pandemic, MSC is implementing initiatives to improve quality of life for mariners, and streamline personnel management, aiming to address manpower issues and sustain operational readiness effectively.

An interview with U.S. Marine Corps commandant General Robert B. Neller is presented. When asked about issues related to the U.S. Marine Corps' readiness in future combats, teams within the Corps are well-trained, well-equipped, and are ready to do their mission. Neller also provides his view on how the Marines are prepared to fight in the future against a peer competitor in a world of great-power competition.

The article reports on the Commandant's Planning Guidance 2015 ""Innovate, Adapt, Win," released by the U.S. Marine Corps General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. on January 23, 2015 for reallocating resources to ensure military combat readiness and improve warfighting capabilities. Topics discusssed include the comments of U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to protect shipbuilding, benefits of the F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter procurement programs for U.S. Marines and the U.S. Budget Control Act.

The experiences of Coast Guards during the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade center are recounted. The efficient and prompt work done by the Coast Guards after the attacks reflects their capability.

The article focuses on the near simultaneous response of the U.S. Navy to the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan and to the early strikes in Libya. According to Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations (CNO), the Navy's quick response to both countries underscores the importance and the benefits of being a sea power deployed around the world. Meanwhile, the Defense Department has estimated that the first 10 days of the U.S. forces' combat operations in Libya cost 550 million dollars.

The article focuses on the deployment of U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM-263) on assault ship USS Wasp for a seven-month operation in Iraq. It mentions that as an operational readiness for Iraq operation, the VMM-263 accepted 10 new MV-22V Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and underwent an aggressive training schedule. It was accounted that the squadron made 2,000-mile training deployments to demonstrate the V-22s long-distance deployment capacity using in-fight refueling.

Focuses on the development of various Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) of the U.S. Navy. Techniques used by the Navy to design the LCS; Improvement in the warfare capabilities of the Navy; Creation of enhance weapons system. INSET: Navy Explores Exotic Shapes, Materials For LCS.

Focuses on the U.S. Navy Second Fleet's efforts to improve combat readiness. Role in the preparation of carrier battle groups and amphibious readiness groups; Exercises conducted in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack; Joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets employed by the Second Fleet; Changes in the Second Fleet's training programs.

Interviews United States Navy Vice Admiral James F. Amerault, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Fleet Readiness and Logistics. Career background of Amerault; Strengths of the United States Navy's logistics support; Improvements of logistics in the 21st century; Assessment of the United States Navy's operational readiness.

The article discusses the future course of action for the returning troops of the U.S. Marine Corps from Iraq in the onset of emerging and unanticipated threats. It notes the groups that are tasked with drawing ways that enable the Corps to move forward, which include the officials at the Defense Department and the Strategic Vision Consulting Group (SVG). It adds that SVG's longer-term objectives for the Marine Corps' developmental skills and training have been considered for implementation.

The article reports on the effort of the U.S. Marine Corps to rein all of its various simulation training into the Infantry Skills Simulation Working Group (ISSWG). The identification of a system of simulation systems for improving infantry skill for Ground Combat Element Marines is the ultimate goal of ISSWG. Marine officials stated that the simulation can develop basic unit coordination skills, basic communications protocols, Marine Expeditionary Force-level decision making and others.

The article focuses on Combat Hunter, a project conducted at the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. The program aims to teach Marines to be better observers in risky situations and to be proactive, rather than reactive, to immediate threats. It will train the Marines to make full use of vision equipment and will help them move more aggressively to counter perceived threats.

The article reports on the formal declaration of initial operating capability by the British Royal Air Force of its brand-new Poseidon MRA Mk1 maritime patrol aircraft.

Focuses on the Deepwater Integrated Logistics System (DILS) of the U.S. Coast Guard. Improvement in the capabilities of the Coast Guard; Enhancement in the logistics infrastructure of the Coast Guard; Efficiency of the DILS.

The article focuses on the air-to-air missile program of the U.S. and informs that the U.S. Navy is preparing for the removal of old missile system with the new AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. AIM-9X missiles were first included for service in the year 2003 and its advanced versions including Block II and Block II will start its operational testing in May 2013. INSET: Adapting to Evolving Threats.

This article presents information on the Operational Readiness Test System Tech Assist Remote Support (ORTSTARS) system of the U.S. Navy. The ORTSTARS redefines the Navy's current notion of long-distance technical support, and is improving readiness and reliability during its initial deployment. The ORTSTARS is a troubleshooting, maintenance and training system for Aegis that seamlessly links ships and support communities, using desktop communication tools to remotely test and analyze all components of the weapon system.

The article reports that the Marine Corps is redefining its entire tactical vehicle program in response to problems experienced in Iraq with current vehicles and the need to plan for emerging operational concepts. The Marine Corps Combat Development Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, is conducting studies on the future of tactical wheeled vehicles, armoring and ground mobility that is due to be completed by late summer. In addition, the Corps is committed to the Sea Basing concept, which envisions that U.S. forces sent to world trouble spots would operate their supply depots, staging areas and operational headquarters at sea, rather than on land.

Focuses on the return of the U.S. Naval forces after their combat operations in Iraq. Comments of Naval Officer Administrator Vern Clark on the performance of the Navy and the Marine Corps; Efficiency of the warships and the submarines; Appreciation for the readiness of the Navy.

The article provides information on the use of the Bluefin-21 Battlespace Preparation Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (BPAUV) built for the U.S. Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. It notes that the BPAUV fleet is a component of the Flight Zero mine-warfare mission package. The BPAUV fleet is cited to gather side-scan imagery sonar and physical oceanographic data for battlespace preparation and bottom classification.

Focuses on the importance of being persistent to become a credible military in the U.S. Readiness in responding to military operations; Relevance of becoming flexible and mobile to attain combat success; Advantage of combining the capabilities of the Armed Forces.