Offensive Cyber is Fires, A Case for MAGTF Integration
Abstract
The introduction of offensive cyber operations into the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) requires a member of the staff include cyber operations in their capability integration. Cyber operations are at the forefront of our national strategic discussion. The Marine Corps has taken on a very proactive approach to this vaguely defined but ever vital domain. This paper argues that the integration of offensive cyber operations into MAGTF operations need to be integrated by the already established fire support coordinator billet. This paper initially looks takes a historical overview and presents perspectives of the current strategic environment. Historic U.S. action has been defensive. Other state and non-state actors have already executed offensive operations. As the Marine Corps continues to validate and train to their current strategy including the cyber domain, a staff member of the MAGTF needs to take on the role of not just establishing or defending networks, but also integrating offensive cyber operations into MAGTF operations. The Fire Support Coordinator is best suited to conduct the integration of offensive cyber operations into a combined arms operation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 28, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601532
Entities
People
- Angel M. Torres Iii
Organizations
- Marine Corps University