Mcdp 10 marine corps operations marine corps university. Yet none of these essential war fighting activities, or any others, would be possible without effective command and control. Marine air ground task force 26th marine expeditionary unit. Marine airground task force information operations marines. Magtf c2 stands for marine airground task force command and control. As with all other elements of the magtf, the ce is scalable and task organized to provide the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, and joint interoperability necessary for. This publication is intended for marines assigned to a magtf that are responsible for information operations. Enhance the capability of magtf to command and control forces respond ing to crises or contingencies and executing forcible entry operations,7 as well as enhance the ability to command and control operations to project power from the sea in contested environments,8 and improve our capability to seize, es.
Mcwp 62, magtf command and control, describes four categories of support. This manual provides the marine corps perspective on command and control and the marine corps command and control theory, philosophy, and architecture for the magtf. Force magtf command and control c2 vision will provide a strategy that enhances lethality and effectiveness across the range ofmilitary operations through better decision making, information sharing, and shared understanding. Primarily by fw, and conducted when surface or helicopter transport cannot fulfill resuplly requirements due to range, closed lines of comm, lack of adequate airfields, prohibitive ground tactical situation, high tonnage or the need to reduce response time. As with all other magtf elements, the command element taskorganizes to provide the command and control capabilities necessary for. Rp 0102 usmc organizational structurechain of command. Who has operational control of organic magtf aviation assets. Digital edition logistics logistics command and control.
The four core elements of a marine airground task force are. Marine air ground task force magtf command, control. Marine airground task force command and control mcwp 3. The command element ce, a headquarters unit organized into a magtf meu, meb, mef headquarters hq group, that exercises command and control management and planning for manpower, intelligence, operations and training, and logistics functions over the other elements of the magtf. With a next generation radar system, a mobile radio antenna, and a humvee packed with servers, the marine corps is introducing a brand new command and control c2 system that is much faster, more accurate and mobile than its predecessors. The maccs provides facilities to control aircraft and missiles as well as to establish links with joint, multinational, other services, and civil air command and control systems. Improving c2 and situational awareness for operations in and. Marine airground task force command and control mcwp 340.
Io enhance the ability of the magtf to project power during peace and war. This has blurred the unity of command to specify commander responsibilities and authorities to support the operations and defense of the mcen and magtf c2. Ideally, superior command and control can give a military force the critical advantage of being able to respond to change more rapidly and with greater situational awareness than its opponent. Department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, dc 203801775 17 march 2003 foreword marine corps warfighting publication mcwp 340. Magtf c2 the vision for marine corps command and control.
Basil moncrief info related capabilities maj bret hohmann. The magtf staff training program will provide training in magtf operations across the range of military operations, within the context of a joint andor combined task force environment, to improve the warfighting skills of senior commanders and their staffs. Mission command is the foundation for developing enhanced magtf. Systems critical to the friendly forces should be protected. Magtf c2 is defined as marine airground task force command and control rarely. Open system design provides interoperability with magtf and joint and coalition command and control c2 systems. Program manager magtf command, control, communications mc3. The jacce facilitates integration by exchanging intelligence, operational data, and. Mos 0511 is a planning specialist within the 05 marine air ground task force plans, commonly referred to as magtf.
Leadership describe marine airground task force magtf. Usmc, commander of united states central command uscentcom. The command element is the standing headquarters for the meu, usually headed by a colonel. Reddy, usmc director, product group 11 briefing to afcea 26 february 2010 1. Marine air ground task force training command magtftc. The marine air command and control system maccs provides the. Magtfs are a balanced airground, combined arms task organization of marine corps forces under a single commander that is structured to accomplish a specific mission. Kassner, director, tactical training exercise control group, marine air ground task force training command, gives remarks during his retirement ceremony at marine corps air ground combat center, twentynine palms, calif. It spans the entire spectrum of marine airground task force magtf operations strategic to tactical levels of war as viewed by the magtf commander.
The ce is the magtf headquarters and provides command and control c2 capabilities necessary for effective planning, execution, and assessment of operations. Deducing the military challenge above, this concept of employment coe identifies the crux of the problem facing the magtf. Communication equipment magtf communications system introduction this lesson presents doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures ttp for the employment of the communications system to support marine airground task force magtf command and control c2. The smallest type of magtf is the marine expeditionary unit meu. Advises the magtf commander and jfc on the application and employment of marine aviation.
It incorporates flexible and decentralized missiontype orders. The ground combat element is a battalion landing team blt, which is composed of an infantry battalion reinforced with tanks, artillery, engineers, amphibious vehicles, light armored vehicles, and other ground combat assets. As described in the previous chapter, the purpose of mission command is to empower decisionmaking to the tactical edge, and is based on the mutual trust between senior and subordinate commanders. Marine air ground task force magtf command, control and communications mc3 colonel peter reddy advanced planning briefing to industry 30april 2 may 2012. As with all other elements of the magtf, the ce is scalable and task organized to provide the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence. Reference a details marine airground task force training commands magtftc plan to utilize ewrt5 during servicelevel training exercises slte5, i. Expeditionary warfare school distance education program academic year 2019 magtf operations ashore command element. Ace aviation combat element usmc or afnorthwest allied.
Command and control magtf commanders will retain operational control of their organic air assets. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Force magtf command and control c2 vision will provide a strategy that enhances. It builds on the philosophy in the marine corps doctrinal publication 6. Given the requirement, identify organizational structure and chain of command. He wondered if the junior marines realized just how lucky they were. Subordinate commanders execute operations independently with a thorough understanding of the commanders intent. Unused copy does have light wear that has made to lower corners curl first edition. It is focused on increasing command and control capabilities from the squad to the magtflevel. Secretary of defense, the joint staff, the unified combatant commands, the navy, the marine.
Marine corps systems command updated 22216 information systems and infrastructure deputy program manager 703. Multinational operations command and control processes normally. Marine air command and control system handbook dec 2, 1997. Ground combat element command and control is designed for maneuver warfare. How is marine airground task force command and control abbreviated. Marine air ground task force magtf command, control and. Mission manages the magtf training program tp and conducts servicelevel magtf combined arms training in order to enhance the combat readiness of the operating forces and support the commandant of the marine corps responsibilities to national security. The marine air command and control system maccs consists of various air command and control agencies designed to provide the marine airground task force s magtfs aviation combat. This enables the theater air component commander to provide air force forces in a supporting role as required, while maintaining the proper level of required command and control be retained at the theater commander level for joawide operations. The marine airground task force magtf is a term used by the united states marine corps to describe the principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations.
Marine corps air ground combat center twentynine palms. Enhance the capability of magtf to command and control forces respond ing to crises or contingencies and executing forcible entry operations,7 as well as enhance the ability to command and control operations to project power from the sea in contested environments,8 and improve our capability to. In the united states marine corps, the command element ce is the command and control force of a marine airground task force magtf. Finally, processes, such as information technology it acquisition, must continue to mature to meet the speed of change in this dynamic setting. Command and control the joint force maritime component commander jfmcc must have the capability to exercise command and control c2 of maritime forces and to accomplish a broad range of missions in denied or degraded environments. Marine airground task force magtf tactical air commander tac and advises the magtf commander on the most effective.
Discusses command and control of the joint force land component command. Command and control c2 systems within the marine corps need to develop. The primary mission of the magtf aviation combat element ace is the sup. Basil moncrief info related capabilities maj bret hohmann tactical networking mr. Manage the marine air ground task force training program magtftp and conduct service level marine air ground task force magtf combined arms training to enhance the combat readiness of the operating forces and support the marine corps responsibilities to national security. Magtf training directorate marine corps air ground. The ce is the brains and controlling agency of the magtf. Marine corps c4 information environment c2 strategy. Command and staff action united states marine corps. Command and control by itself will not drive home a single attack against an enemy force. Special operations command ussocom to gain a shared understanding of the similarities and differences between the marine corps command and control functional concept and the tenets of sof mission command and seek to solve common challenges. They complement and facilitate the traditional use of military force but in some instances may stand alone as a deterrent option. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The mtaom provides an expeditionary transp ortable air command and control system. Procures and provices a crossdomain solution required for the passing of data from the nipr to the sipr network, and will connect with the tactical data network and communications systems. Control, coordination, and management of influences such as media, messages, and personal contact should be exercised to the advantage of the magtf. Army command and general staff college in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree. Magtf command and control systems are a substantial target for adversary io. Changes title from command and control for joint maritime operations. Magtf commanders are the individuals responsible for the conduct and operations of forces under their command. Rp 0102 usmc organizational structurechain of command terminal learning objectives 1.
Magtf command and controlmagtf command and control, weapons and sensors development and integrationdevelopment and integration mc2i col peter c. Command element united states marine corps wikipedia. Clc2s is a tactical, webenabled logistics information management system designed to provide magtf. It calls for increased trust and fosters increased competence across the force. Reddy, usmc director, product group 11 briefing to afcea. The marine air ground task force magtf is the principle fight. Deborah fountainyates joint battle command platform mr. Click to read more about marine airground task force command and control mcwp 340. Magtf io must be synchronized and integrated with those. Magtf commanders will retain operational control of their organic air assets.
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