01/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 06:30
R 161504Z JAN 26
MARADMIN 015/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC AVN AWS//
SUBJ/MAGTF UNMANNED EXPEDITIONARY - TACAIR (MUX-TACAIR) TRANSITION
TASK FORCE (TTF) ANNOUNCEMENT//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/HQMC AVN TRANSITION TASK FORCE CHARTER/
YMD:20180207//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/MUX-TACAIR TRANSITION TASK FORCE CHARTER/
YMD:20260112//
REF/C/MSGID:DOC/2025 MARINE AVIATION PLAN(AVPLAN)/
YMD:20250103//
REF/D/MSGID:DOC/PAACK-P, RAPID DEFENSE EXPERIMENTATION RESERVE
PROJECT CLOSEOUT MEMO/YMD:20250428//
REF/E/MSGID:DOC/FOUAS CONOP/YMD:20250715//
NARR/REF A IS MARINE CORPS TTF CONFERENCE HOSTING AND ATTENDANCE
GUIDANCE. REF B IS HQMC AVIATION MUX-TACAIR TRANSITION TASK FORCE
CHARTER. REF C IS THE ANNUAL MARINE AVIATION PLAN. REF D IS THE
TRANSITION OF CCA FROM JOINT EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM TO THE
SERVICES FOR EMPLOYMENT, SCALING, AND SUSTAINMENT FOR A FUTURE
PROGRAM OF RECORD. REF E IS THE USMC FAMILY OF UAS CONCEPT OF
OPERATIONS.
POC/ZBONACK, M.A./MAJ/HQMC-AVN/TEL:703-571-1778, DSN 223-1778/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/ROUNTREE, M./CTR/HQMC-AVN/TEL:703-614-6967/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/ROPELLA, E./CTR/HQMC-AVN/TEL:703-614-6967/
EMAIL: [email protected] //
POC/DONLIN, M./CTR/HQMC-AVN/TEL:703-614-6967/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/RMKS/1. This MARADMIN announces the establishment of the
MUX-TACAIR Transition Task Force (MUX-TACAIR TTF).
2. Per ref (B), DCA has directed the establishment of the
MUX-TACAIR TTF to ensure the effective introduction of the
MUX-TACAIR platform and its accompanying capabilities into
USMC Aviation operations. The DCA will lead USMC organizations in
support of the directed transition/introduction. The MUX-TACAIR TTF
will be composed of those USMC organizations required to execute
the transition effort.
3. In order to properly conduct the MUX-TACAIR TTF actions and
objectives, DCA requests full cooperation and proponent
participation. Providing the correct subject matter experts with
access to the proper decision-making authority level will enable
a continuity of effort.
4. When requested, the following commands are necessary to
effectively support the TTF with appropriate representatives'
resident within their HQ as well as their applicable subordinate
organizations, if not directly listed below.
COMNAVAIRLANT
COMNAVAIRPAC
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
COMOPTEVFOR
MARFORSYSCOM
MARFORCOM
MARFORPAC
MARFORCENT
MARFORCYBER
DC CD&I
DCI
DC I&L
DC M&RA
DC PPO
DC P&R
DC T&E
MAWTS-1
NAVAIR
OPNAV N98
I MEF
II MEF
III MEF
Marine Corps Installations Command
Marine Corps Installations West
Marine Corps Installations East
Marine Corps Installations Pacific
Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Marine Corps Information Operations Center
5. Non-governmental participation will be restricted only to those
entities working under federal contract with DoN. Participation by
any other non-government entity shall be authorized through the
TTF Lead.
6. Coordinating Instructions.
6.a. The TTF will use an unclassified SharePoint website as its
primary medium to ensure efficient TTF collaboration and a
comprehensive document repository at
https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us.mcas-gov.us/
sites/CunninghamGroup/SitePages/MUX-TACAIR.aspx
6.b. An initial MUX-TACAIR TTF conference (1-26) will take place
09-13 Feb 2025 aboard MCAS Yuma, AZ. Calling message, agenda, and
details will be sent out via separate correspondence, and will be
available via the MUX-TACAIR sharepoint link listed above. TTF 1-26
will focus on MUX-TACAIR program stakeholder leveling,
cross-functional team (CFT) formation, and problem framing to the
objective of future operational test flights at VMX-1. Ref (B),
MUX-TACAIR TTF Charter, contains detailed information on the
description and function of each cross-functional team,
listed below.
CFT 1: Organization and Personnel
CFT 2: Command and Control (C2) Network Integration
CFT 3: Training, Readiness and Operations
CFT 4: Material, Sustainment & Acquisitions
CFT 5: Basing and Facilities
6.c. Due to the limited scope of the initial MUX-TACAIR TTF
conference (1-26), participation will be limited to those entities
specifically invited in the forthcoming calling message.
7. Command and Signal. This MARADMIN is applicable to the
Marine Corps Total Force.
8. Release authorized by LtGen William H. Swan,
Deputy Commandant for Aviation.//