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 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. Secretary of defense, the joint staff, the unified combatant commands, the navy, the marine. 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. Reference a details marine airground task force training commands magtftc plan to utilize ewrt5 during servicelevel training exercises slte5, i. It spans the entire spectrum of marine airground task force magtf operations strategic to tactical levels of war as viewed by the magtf commander.
Mission command is the foundation for developing enhanced magtf. Marine corps c4 information environment c2 strategy. Subordinate commanders execute operations independently with a thorough understanding of the commanders intent. 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.
The command element is the standing headquarters for the meu, usually headed by a colonel. Finally, processes, such as information technology it acquisition, must continue to mature to meet the speed of change in this dynamic setting. Expeditionary warfare school distance education program academic year 2019 magtf operations ashore command element. Digital edition logistics logistics command and control. The marine air command and control system maccs provides the. It is focused on increasing command and control capabilities from the squad to the magtflevel. It builds on the philosophy in the marine corps doctrinal publication 6. Magtf c2 stands for marine airground task force command and control. Changes title from command and control for joint maritime operations. Leadership describe marine airground task force magtf. Basil moncrief info related capabilities maj bret hohmann.
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. It incorporates flexible and decentralized missiontype orders. Program manager magtf command, control, communications mc3. Marine airground task force command and control mcwp 340. Open system design provides interoperability with magtf and joint and coalition command and control c2 systems. Mos 0511 is a planning specialist within the 05 marine air ground task force plans, commonly referred to as magtf. Systems critical to the friendly forces should be protected. Marine air ground task force training command magtftc. The ce is scalable and task organized to provide the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, and joint. Marine air ground task force magtf command, control and communications mc3 colonel peter reddy advanced planning briefing to industry 30april 2 may 2012. The smallest type of magtf is the marine expeditionary unit meu. Ground combat element command and control is designed for maneuver warfare. As with all other elements of the magtf, the ce is scalable and task organized to provide the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence.
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. 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. This publication is intended for marines assigned to a magtf that are responsible for information operations. The jacce facilitates integration by exchanging intelligence, operational data, and. He wondered if the junior marines realized just how lucky they were. The primary mission of the magtf aviation combat element ace is the sup. The four core elements of a marine airground task force are. The ce is the brains and controlling agency of the magtf. Click to read more about marine airground task force command and control mcwp 340. Marine corps systems command updated 22216 information systems and infrastructure deputy program manager 703. The ce is the magtf headquarters and provides command and control c2 capabilities necessary for effective planning, execution, and assessment of operations. The philosphy prompts coordinated ops and economy of wforce while aiding in the integration of all aviation assets into a cohesive capability. Reddy, usmc director, product group 11 briefing to afcea.
Force magtf command and control c2 vision will provide a strategy that enhances. Department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, dc 203801775 17 march 2003 foreword marine corps warfighting publication mcwp 340. 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. Ace aviation combat element usmc or afnorthwest allied.
Who has operational control of organic magtf aviation assets. As with all other magtf elements, the command element taskorganizes to provide the command and control capabilities necessary for. Advises the magtf commander and jfc on the application and employment of marine aviation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Discusses command and control of the joint force land component command. Magtf command and controlmagtf command and control, weapons and sensors development and integrationdevelopment and integration mc2i col peter c. The ce contains the magtf headquarters and other units that provide operations, intelligence, logistics, communications, and administrative support. How is marine airground task force command and control abbreviated. Magtf command and control systems are a substantial target for adversary io. Provides a single headquarters for command, control and coordination of the magtf. Control, coordination, and management of influences such as media, messages, and personal contact should be exercised to the advantage of the magtf. The composition and size of a magtf can vary, but it always consists of the same four components.
Deborah fountainyates joint battle command platform mr. 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. 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. Multinational operations command and control processes normally. Basil moncrief info related capabilities maj bret hohmann tactical networking mr. The mtaom provides an expeditionary transp ortable air command and control system. Marine airground task force magtf tactical air commander tac and advises the magtf commander on the most effective. Magtf c2 the vision for marine corps command and control.
Yet none of these essential war fighting activities, or any others, would be possible without effective command and control. Magtf c2 is defined as marine airground task force command and control rarely. Rp 0102 usmc organizational structurechain of command terminal learning objectives 1. 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. Command and staff action united states marine corps. Clc2s is a tactical, webenabled logistics information management system designed to provide magtf. 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. Magtf commanders are the individuals responsible for the conduct and operations of forces under their command. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Command element united states marine corps wikipedia. This doctrinal publication describes a theory and philosophy of command and control for the u. Army command and general staff college in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree.
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. Given the requirement, identify organizational structure and chain of command. 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. Command and control system the capability to display realtime, near realtime, and non realtime sensor data to support c2 of marine airground task force magtf aviation assets mission the magtf commander will employ marine corps aviation c2 assets, including the dasc, the taoc, and the tacc. In the united states marine corps, the command element ce is the command and control force of a marine airground task force magtf. Marine airground task force command and control mcwp 3. 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. 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 air ground task force magtf command, control. The marine air ground task force magtf is the principle fight. Command and control magtf commanders will retain operational control of their organic air assets. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. Marine air command and control system handbook dec 2, 1997. 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. 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. 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. Io enhance the ability of the magtf to project power during peace and war. 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. Improving c2 and situational awareness for operations in and.
Usmc, commander of united states central command uscentcom. Reddy, usmc director, product group 11 briefing to afcea 26 february 2010 1. 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. Command and control by itself will not drive home a single attack against an enemy force.
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. Mcwp 62, magtf command and control, describes four categories of support. Marine airground task force information operations marines. 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. Command and control c2 systems within the marine corps need to develop. Marine air ground task force 26th marine expeditionary unit. They complement and facilitate the traditional use of military force but in some instances may stand alone as a deterrent option. Marine corps air ground combat center twentynine palms. Magtf io must be synchronized and integrated with those. Mcdp 10 marine corps operations marine corps university. 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. Marine air ground task force magtf command, control and.
Deducing the military challenge above, this concept of employment coe identifies the crux of the problem facing the magtf. Magtf training directorate marine corps air ground. Unused copy does have light wear that has made to lower corners curl first edition. Magtf commanders will retain operational control of their organic air assets.
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