Aviation Command and Control: MACCS Transformation
Abstract
As the United States Marine Corps continues to progress technologically, so does the way in which the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) provides aviation command and control. The new equipment being developed for the MACCS is called the common aviation command and control system (CAC2S). While the modernization of common aviation command and control equipment is expected, the necessity for common operators should be further investigated to determine its impact on proficiency levels within the MACCS. The Marine Corps should not proceed towards an integrated aviation command and control military occupational specialty (MOS) prior to the receipt of the new equipment. As the MACCS desires to develop itself as the most responsive aviation C2 system possible given the new capabilities resident in CAC2S, it must also regulate its agencies to preserve the working relationships already established. This is a daunting task when one takes into account the possible decrease in proficiency across the MACCS with the reorganization of the MACCS into the Multi-Function Operations Center (MFOC) and the introduction of the new "common operator." Prior to the creation of a common operator for CAC2S, the equipment needs to be fielded so that duty experts can determine the requirements necessary for a change in organizational structure within the MACCS. The fielding of new equipment should not be the sole basis for organizational restructuring.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA506885
Entities
People
- J. A. Fredericksen
Organizations
- Marine Corps University