The Evolving Role of the Fighter in the Integratable Air Wing: The View from TOPGUN
05/10/2020
With the developing relationship between sensors and shooters in the maritime kill web, what is the evolving role of the fighter?
I had a chance to talk about these changes with the CO of TOPGUN, CDR Tim Myers.
We started by discussing how he would compare and contrast his experience during his previous tour at TOPGUN, in 2006 through 2009, to his current tenure as CO.
In terms of continuity, he underscored that TOPGUN has always been staffed by innovative warfighters, whose experience in the fleet has meant that the organization’s work on innovation of operational tactics has had a significant influence throughout the Navy writ large.
A key difference between his time during his earlier tour and now is that NAWDC has become much more engaged than its predecessor organization in working on warfighting requirements.
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