Transforming MACCS

Abstract

*Whenever aircraft fail to arrive in response to a request from the ground, whatever the reason, the reaction is almost certain to be one of irritation." This quote addresses only one function of Marine aviation performed by the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS), however, it can be applied to everything the MACCS does. Whether directly or indirectly, the end result must be that troops on the ground are quickly and sufficiently supported. The MACCS is designed to facilitate the coordination and integration of aviation into the ground scheme of maneuver. In the next few years, the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) will be fielded to the MACCS. It is an upgrading of equipment, and it will replace the different systems currently in use with common equipment and software throughout the MACCS. Nevertheless, technology alone cannot transform an organization; it is a tool. To remain pertinent into the 21st century, the MACCS must transform its organization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 10, 2005
Accession Number
ADA505355

Entities

People

  • Mark D. Blydenburgh

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Command Centers
  • Control Systems
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Fire Support
  • Information Operations
  • Low Altitude
  • Marine Corps
  • Radar
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

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