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MCSC launches digital platform for Marine feedback July 9, 2020 — Marine Corps Systems Command recently launched an easy-to-use, Common Access Card-enabled website that allows Fleet Marines to provide feedback on the command’s communication equipment. MORE

Island Marauder showcases emerging command and control capabilities on the tactical edge October 17, 2019 — In late September, a team of Marines, engineers and other subject matter experts converged upon Marine Corps Base Hawaii to execute Island Marauder 2019. Island Marauder is an annual technology demonstration jointly executed by Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Combat Development and Integration, Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic and III Marine Expeditionary Force. MORE

Handheld tablet improves situational awareness September 5, 2019 — During Island Marauder 2019, Marines will demonstrate the effectiveness of several Marine Corps Systems Command technologies—including a handheld system that helps the warfighter navigate on the battlefield. MORE

Island Marauder demo puts new technology to the test with 3rd Marines December 27, 2018 — For the last three years, engineers and project officers from Marine Corps Systems Command have descended on the island of Oahu to put new technology to the test. In the fall, MCSC—along with Marines from the 3rd Marine Regiment and partner organizations from the requirements community—conducted the “Island Marauder” technology demonstration to integrate and evaluate emerging technologies with existing Marine Corps gear to help inform future capability decisions for the Corps. MORE

Award-winning engineering team keeps Marines connected while afloat August 29, 2017 — Behind every amphibious deployment is a specialized team devoted to ensuring Marines are able to communicate mission-critical information to the Marine Air Ground Task Force— on land or at sea. Marine Corps Systems Command’s MAGTF Command and Control Naval Integration Team works with the Navy to create network environments on ships that Marines can simply “plug into” upon embarking, offering accessibility and connectivity with minimal hassle. MORE

Marine Corps fields its first tactical platform standard with Windows 10 April 4, 2017 — The Marine Corps fielded its first tactical command and control information system to come standard with Windows 10 in February. The Combat Operations Center software release 6.0.4 and accompanying Marine Expeditionary Force hardware delivery enhances security and efficiency for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. This upgrade is part of the Defense Department’s January 2017 transition to the WIN10 operating system in order to improve cybersecurity and lower the cost of information technology throughout the military. MORE

Energy C2 dashboard will help Marines, soldiers extend operational reach March 15, 2017 — The Marine Corps and Army are jointly developing a fuel tracking system that will automatically record fuel usage to better assess energy efficiency in theater. The Joint Operational Energy Command and Control program, initiated in 2014, is focused on customizing commercial fuel monitoring systems to automate fuel tracking for fuel storage assets, fleet vehicles and generators. MORE

New program will give dismounted Marines secure, smart devices July 19, 2016 — Marine Corps Systems Command is developing a way to securely use modern handheld communications devices like tablets and smartphones to help Marines to make better decisions on the go. MORE

Battlefield appears with the touch of a finger June 14, 2016 — Marine Corps Systems Command is rolling out a major tactical software update that will give leaders improved situational awareness and decision-making capabilities on the battlefield. The Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture Workstation, or JTCW, combines seven tactical applications into one user interface. It is a single digital display of relevant operational information shared by battalion and higher leadership connected on the Global Combat and Control System Tactical Combat Operations network. MORE

Game changing C2 software to aid Marines on tactical edge March 17, 2016 — Marine Corps System Command is nearing completion of the initial phase of fielding for the Tactical Service Orientated Architecture which allows users to share or request mission-critical information on-demand. TSOA is a collection of software that will provide a common, open architecture for command and control applications across the MAGTF. Instead of depending on multiple independent tactical data systems that are not always compatible with each other, Marines will subscribe to collective data, provided as a service via TSOA. The system will also save the Marine Corps money by replacing aging and obsolete software. MORE

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