Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), are staged onboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5, in preparation for a surface movement as part of expeditionary advanced base operations, Oct. 25, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in coordination with VMX-1, is employing the MRZRs as a proof of concept for the Tactical Air Control Element (TACE); the TACE provides aviation command and control to the Marine Air Ground Task Force via an internally transportable, digit
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), are staged onboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5, in preparation for a surface movement as part of expeditionary advanced base operations, Oct. 25, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in coordination with VMX-1, is employing the MRZRs as a proof of concept for the Tactical Air Control Element (TACE); the TACE provides aviation command and control to the Marine Air Ground Task Force via an internally transportable, digitally interoperable and organic sensor capability. (Official Marine Corps photo by CWO4 Jonathan C. Knauth)
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Keywords: 2, 5, acu, amphibious, blitz, dawn, db17, embarkation, essex, lcac, lhd, mrzr, operations, pre-boat, uss
