Common Aviation Command and Control Sys (CAC2S)
Abstract
Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) is a Commandant of the Marine Corps Force Design program which provides the Aviation Combat Element with the necessary hardware, software, equipment, and facilities to effectively command, control, and coordinate aviation operations. CAC2S accomplishes the missions with a family of systems to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), Naval forces, Joint Services, and Coalition Forces. CAC2S integrates the functions of aviation command and control (C2) into an interoperable system that supports the core competencies of all Marine Corps warfighting concepts. CAC2S, in conjunction with the Marine Air Command and Control System organic sensors, AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar, and the weapon system Composite Tracking Network (CTN) provides: enhanced air control, improved situational awareness, sensor integration, full Tactical Data Link integration, airspace and battle planning and command functionality, and sensor netting integration (CTN). CAC2S, with these organic MACCS programs, support the tenets of Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and foster joint interoperability. CAC2S Increment I replaced legacy aviation command and control systems in the following Marine aviation agencies: Direct Air Support Center, Tactical Air Command Center, Tactical Air Operations Center, and Marine Air Traffic Control. In line with Force Design, CAC2S is to begin the development and prototyping of the Small Form Factor (SFF) variant in FY 2022. The SFF is a CAC2S variant required to meet the needs of Expeditionary Advance Base Operations and Force Design. The SFF variant will possess the same Tactical System, Data Link, and interface capabilities as the CAC2S Increment 1 system with the added benefits of being rapidly deployable, emitting at a lower signature, and reduced size and weight. The SFF's versatility will be a key enabling capability to support the task organization of the Marine Littoral Regiments as it meets the needs of Marine Corps Expeditionary Advance Base Operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0206335M_7_1319_PB_2025
- Change Summary Explanation
- Increase from Previous President's Budget is primarily due to the Sensor and Sensor Netting Interface Modernization (MINOTAUR & MRADR) development and an increase in scope NIFC to include Net Enabled Weapons (NEW).
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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