Command and Control in Maneuver Warfare: Transition to the Marine Corps Enterprise Network

Abstract

The current communications network operations model utilized throughout the Marine Corps rests on individual unit autonomy. Tactical networks are deployed to support individual unit requirements in a disparate manner. These networks pose risks for the commanders due to their complexity, lack of interoperability, inefficiencies, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, lack of unity of command, and lack of focus. A unified network ensures that governance and security are under a single commander, with a simple, objective network that reduces inefficiencies across the operating forces. A single user identity enables Marines to connect anywhere in the world, while enabling a defense in depth for cybersecurity and defensive cyberspace operations Marines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 11, 2020
Accession Number
AD1177841

Entities

People

  • Joseph M. Russell

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Data Centers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Directories
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Operations
  • Military Science
  • Risk Management
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tactical Networks
  • United States
  • Vulnerability
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control