What the Marine Corps Teaches Us About Speed, Structure, and Success — And How Convene AIR Brings It to Your Organization
In the United States Marine Corps, you don’t have weeks to plan. You often don’t even have days.
You have six hours — or less to plan, coordinate, and execute a mission that can save lives, shift outcomes, and define success or failure.
This is the power of R2P2: The Rapid Response Planning Process — a system built on speed, structure, and preparation, made possible through standardization, clear communication, and practiced decision-making.
At Convene AIR, this philosophy is not just a concept — it’s lived experience. It is the very reason this platform exists.
The Speed of Execution Starts Long Before the Clock Starts
R2P2 requires that leaders and teams have:
- Standardized procedures already in place
- Defined roles and responsibilities
- Clear communication pathways
- Disciplined, rapid decision-making
- Complete trust in their training and team
When time is short, the time for building playbooks is over. You must have them ready before the mission begins.
This is how the Marine Corps achieves speed and precision under pressure, and it’s exactly how your organization can, too.
In business, as in combat, speed is your competitive advantage:
- When your market shifts
- When a crisis unfolds
- When opportunity knocks
Convene AIR empowers your team to respond — with clarity, confidence, and speed
Matthew Currin: From the Battlefield to the Boardroom — Leadership Forged Under Pressure
As a Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI), Matthew Currin lived R2P2 at the highest level.
In the opening phase of Operation Enduring Freedom, Matthew led combat missions in Afghanistan, co-planning the historic Task Force-58 airfield seizure alongside General James Mattis. He later developed the training systems for the V-22 Osprey, integrating rapid planning concepts into one of the most advanced aircraft programs in military history.
But Matthew’s experience with rapid, disciplined planning extended well beyond the battlefield.
- As an air medical crew member, he flew 659 patient flights, where every decision was time critical, and lives depended on clear communication and flawless execution.
- Flying helicopters in and out of NASCAR and INDY tracks, where tight coordination and rapid sequencing of complex operations is mandatory.
- Piloting the G280 jet, where safety, timing, and decision-making remain paramount in high-performance corporate aviation.
No matter the environment — combat zone, medical emergency, high-profile event, or executive transport — the formula for success remains the same:
- Standardized procedures
- Clear team communication
- Rapid, decisive action
- Trust built through preparation and shared experience
This is the same formula Matthew brings to your organization through Convene AIR and his leadership training.
Convene AIR: The Business Platform for Rapid Planning and Execution
Convene AIR isn’t just a training platform — it’s the operational heartbeat of an organization built for speed and clarity.
With Convene AIR, your organization can:
- Standardize your playbooks and processes before you need them
- Capture and rapidly deploy real-world insights from your team
- Develop scenario-based learning to prepare teams for critical moments
- Strengthen leadership development through lived experiences
- Foster fast, effective team communication
- Empower confident, time-sensitive decision-making across all levels
Your organization already has the experience. We help you accelerate it.
Because in moments that matter, success belongs to the prepared.
From Combat Missions to Corporate Missions — The Power of R2P2 Everywhere
Whether in:
- Combat operations in Afghanistan
- Critical air medical transports
- High-stakes aviation at NASCAR and INDY tracks
- High-performance jet operations
- Leading high-pressure corporate teams
The principles of R2P2 apply.
With Convene AIR and Matthew Currin’s leadership, your organization gains more than a platform. You gain a proven mindset and system for operational excellence in any environment.
Why Convene AIR?
Accelerate Expertise Transfer
Move experience from the few to the many — fast.
Prepare for Mission-Critical Moments
Train for the unpredictable with scenario-based, immersive learning.
Standardize and Strengthen Operations
Build trusted systems for consistent execution.
Develop Leaders Under Pressure
Expose future leaders to the traits and habits of your best performers.
Create a Culture of Shared Experience
Empower every team member to teach, learn, and lead.
Convene AIR: Your Experience, Accelerated.
From experience to execution — faster, smarter, and more confidently than ever before.
MATTHEW CURRIN
Matthew is the founder and visionary behind Convene AIR, a collaborative learning platform born from a lifetime of high-stakes decision-making, operational leadership, and a deep belief in the power of shared experience. Read full bio.