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OPERATION RESPOND

Operation Respond aims to provide a seamless process for identifying and addressing emerging needs of Marines in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) quickly and effectively. It focuses on timely responses, broad input, collaboration with IMEF, and harnessing various resources. The initiative includes tools like protection kits, robotics, and UAVs to ensure the safety and support of deployed personnel. The website serves as a central hub for information and feedback exchange.

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OPERATION RESPOND

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  1. OPERATION RESPOND Roger Smith Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Littoral and Mine Warfare

  2. OIF II

  3. OIF II

  4. OIF II

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. CG I MEF Intent • Tools to accomplish the mission • Protect the Marines (FP)

  9. Operation Respond Web Site

  10. Operation Respond Web Site

  11. IED

  12. IED

  13. RESULT OF AN IED

  14. ERC

  15. 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.

  16. ROBOTSTO IRAQ Talon Packbot Vanguard Mini-Andros II Matilda

  17. Extremity Protection Armor Protection Enhancement System (APES)

  18. UAVs Dragon Eye Scan Eagle

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