Communications: The Tale of Two MOSs

Abstract

Advancements in communications technology have increased the flow of information throughout the battlefield, enabling commanders at all levels to make better, more informed decisions quicker than ever before. These technological advances have benefited the entire Marine Corps, from the highest level of command down to the company and platoon level. With the increase in technology, however, comes the need for individuals to install, operate, and maintain these systems. This responsibility inevitably falls to the communications community, where the volume and scope of equipment tax the average generalist. The Marine Corps needs to restructure the communications field into two military occupational specialties (MOS) to support advancements in technology, to improve entry level officer proficiency, and to manage expectations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 20, 2009
Accession Number
ADA510348

Entities

People

  • M. C. Rock

Organizations

  • Marine Corps Combat Development Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Bandwidth
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Systems
  • Intelligence Community
  • Local Area Networks
  • Marine Corps
  • Networks
  • Radio Equipment
  • Students
  • Tactical Radios
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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