An Investigation of Communications Management and Control Requirements and Their Possible Applications to the MTACCS Tactical Data Systems.

Abstract

The Marine Corps Tactical Command and Control System (MTACCS) is expected to significantly enhance the decision making capability of tactical commanders. The Landing Force Integrated Communications System (LFICS) provides the data communications for this capability. This thesis examines the impact of that enhanced capability with particular emphasis given to the management and control of the message and circuit switched systems envisioned to carry the bulk of MTACCS data traffic. Recommendations for improved communications management and control focus in those areas, which, in the opinion of the author, require major doctrinal modifications. Changes in communications system employment and organizational structure are evaluated with the objective of providing the commander a flexible, reliable, and responsive communications systems with which to exercise command and control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100480

Entities

People

  • Donald C. Mahler

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Digital Communications
  • Employment
  • Information Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Position (Location)
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Tactical Data Systems
  • Voice Communications
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

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