The Missionary Work of Evolving the Digital MAGTF

Abstract

Communications are the threads that tie the MAGTF together and enable the combat power of its Marines. Digital communications are the next step in warfighting evolution and the interoperability problems that plagued communications for decades will become exponentially worse if not addressed through unity of command and unity of effort. The Marine Corps lacks the ability to provide interoperable communications capabilities and convergent solutions for its entire MAGTF because separate organizations are responsible for developing, acquiring, fielding and using its communications systems. Marines must develop a culture that embraces technology and encourages its leaders to think innovatively about the future. The Marine Corps needs a single empowered organization and a current and convergent digital communications strategy to evolve the MAGTF digitally. A balanced solution based on DOTMLPF that targets Marine organizations, strategy and culture is required to evolve the digital MAGTF and ensure the Marine Corps is the best possible fighting force for future environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 19, 2010
Accession Number
ADA602215

Entities

People

  • R. B. Ashford

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Digital Communications
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Science
  • Mobile Phones
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personal Digital Assistants
  • Tactical Air Support
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.