The latest on F-35B IOC for the USMC:
Originally Posted by IHS Jane's 360 27 July 2015
An initial squadron of 10 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters met all the requirements for a declaration of combat readiness during a recent review, the US Marine Corps' (USMC's) top aviator told reporters on 27 July. USMC commandant General Joseph Dunford will likely make a final decision about F-35B initial operational capability (IOC) "soon", said Lieutenant General Jon Davis. Lt Gen Davis said results of this month's F-35B operational readiness review were positive and the commandant is now completing the final paperwork for IOC...
Originally Posted by US Navy Oct 2014
“USMC defines IOC as a squadron of 10 F-35B aircraft capable of executing close air support, limited offensive and defensive counter air, air interdiction, air support escort, armed reconnaissance and limited suppression of enemy air defenses.”
Lt. Gen. Jon Davis,
U.S. Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Aviation