Marine C2 in Support of HA/DR: Observations and Critical Assessments Following Super-Typhoon Haiyan
Abstract
This paper presents observations and critical assessment of the current Marine Corps capabilities in terms of distributed Command and Control (C2), expeditionary power, and the feasibility of larger Enhanced Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Operations (EMO) with regard to current and emerging technology-enabled capabilities as applied to small unit operations such as those in support of disaster response missions. Observations are limited to the scope of the team s viewpoint from deployment to multiple locations within the disaster zone in support of 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and subsequent Joint Task Force (JTF) 505 operations. It is intended to guide discussion among leaders in the research and acquisitions communities guiding the modernization of the Marine Corps. As a result of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Hastily Formed Networks (HFN) Center s experiences in Guiuan and Tacloban, the authors have identified a startling disconnect between the stated priorities of Marine Corps expeditionary strategy and concepts and the demonstrated capability to conduct distributed command and control. Specifically, there was a demonstrated lack of equipment and capability in terms of data connectivity on the tactical edge of operations. While the Marine Corps continues to show exceptional expeditionary maneuver from the sea, its ability to gain the maximum benefits of operational tempo and information dominance from that maneuver is shorted by its available C4I tools.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA607125
Entities
People
- Brian Steckler
- John Gibson
- Joshua Waddell
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School