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MARADMIN 015/26

MAGTF Unmanned Expeditionary – TACAIR (MUX-TACAIR) Transition Task Force (TTF) Announcement

This MARADMIN announces the establishment of the MUX-TACAIR (MAGTF Unmanned Expeditionary – TACAIR) Transition Task Force to manage the introduction of the MUX-TACAIR platform into Marine Corps Aviation operations. The Deputy Commandant for Aviation will lead the effort, coordinating with numerous USMC and Navy organizations to ensure effective transition and integration of this unmanned capability.

Issued: January 16, 2026
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.