1 00:00:04,850 --> 00:00:07,401 - [Narrator] Advances in censors, communications, 2 00:00:07,401 --> 00:00:09,770 and weapon systems technology 3 00:00:09,770 --> 00:00:11,840 have blurred the distinction between 4 00:00:11,840 --> 00:00:14,020 sea and land operations. 5 00:00:14,020 --> 00:00:16,273 In response to these advanced capabilities, 6 00:00:16,273 --> 00:00:19,350 the Navy and Marine Corps operational approach 7 00:00:19,350 --> 00:00:23,270 must adapt to succeed in the Littoral Battlespace. 8 00:00:23,270 --> 00:00:26,237 Joint doctrine states, "The littoral is comprised 9 00:00:26,237 --> 00:00:29,350 "of two segments: seaward and landward." 10 00:00:29,350 --> 00:00:32,750 Seaward, the area from the open ocean to the shore, 11 00:00:32,750 --> 00:00:36,670 must be controlled to support amphibious operations. 12 00:00:36,670 --> 00:00:39,430 Landward, the area inland from the shore, 13 00:00:39,430 --> 00:00:42,940 must be supported and defended directly from the sea. 14 00:00:42,940 --> 00:00:45,480 Emerging threats place a renewed emphasis 15 00:00:45,480 --> 00:00:48,040 on gaining or maintaining sea control 16 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:51,490 by employing sea and land-based forces. 17 00:00:51,490 --> 00:00:54,480 A Littoral Operation in a Contested Environment 18 00:00:54,480 --> 00:00:57,840 employs Navy-Marine Corps concepts and capabilities 19 00:00:57,840 --> 00:01:00,330 to achieve mission success. 20 00:01:00,330 --> 00:01:02,450 A LOCE requires integration 21 00:01:02,450 --> 00:01:05,213 of existing and emerging technologies. 22 00:01:06,440 --> 00:01:09,790 Island Marauder 2019 is a demonstration 23 00:01:09,790 --> 00:01:12,650 of the technical integration of C2 systems 24 00:01:12,650 --> 00:01:14,340 covering the war-fighting functions 25 00:01:14,340 --> 00:01:17,659 of maneuver, fires, intelligence, cyber, 26 00:01:17,659 --> 00:01:20,130 and force protection. 27 00:01:20,130 --> 00:01:23,540 Marines will conduct a Theater Security Cooperation mission 28 00:01:23,540 --> 00:01:25,620 with host nation military forces 29 00:01:25,620 --> 00:01:28,120 to deter Indolaysian aggression threatening 30 00:01:28,120 --> 00:01:31,510 freedom of navigation in international waters. 31 00:01:31,510 --> 00:01:33,430 The challenge for Island Marauder is 32 00:01:33,430 --> 00:01:35,542 to execute digital command and control 33 00:01:35,542 --> 00:01:38,800 that incorporates advanced war-fighting technologies 34 00:01:38,800 --> 00:01:39,633 and systems. 35 00:01:39,633 --> 00:01:42,460 This provides commanders the opportunity 36 00:01:42,460 --> 00:01:46,180 to evaluate operations in a Littoral Battlespace. 37 00:01:46,180 --> 00:01:50,223 Now, standby for the Island Marauder 2019 mission brief. 38 00:01:52,170 --> 00:01:54,090 The objectives of this mission are 39 00:01:54,090 --> 00:01:56,795 to re-establish control of compromised islands 40 00:01:56,795 --> 00:02:01,086 and regain freedom of air and sea navigation. 41 00:02:01,086 --> 00:02:04,630 Signal intelligence indicates the Indolaysians 42 00:02:04,630 --> 00:02:07,172 have deployed troops, set up surface-to-air 43 00:02:07,172 --> 00:02:09,910 and anti-ship cruise missiles, 44 00:02:09,910 --> 00:02:12,378 and restricted all shipping and air travel 45 00:02:12,378 --> 00:02:14,860 in the Indolaysian Sea. 46 00:02:14,860 --> 00:02:16,700 These actions are a direct threat 47 00:02:16,700 --> 00:02:19,283 to sea lanes of communication in the region. 48 00:02:19,283 --> 00:02:23,100 Hostile force activities and engagements are designated 49 00:02:23,100 --> 00:02:25,710 as a Commander's Critical Information Requirement. 50 00:02:25,710 --> 00:02:30,420 In the event of a CCIR, the commander's set condition 51 00:02:30,420 --> 00:02:33,193 is to destroy enemy targets immediately. 52 00:02:34,240 --> 00:02:38,670 Units will use Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System 53 00:02:38,670 --> 00:02:40,330 to coordinate precision 54 00:02:40,330 --> 00:02:43,210 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Strikes 55 00:02:43,210 --> 00:02:46,053 in order to deter or destroy the threat. 56 00:02:47,260 --> 00:02:50,123 Marines will assault using rotary wing aircraft. 57 00:02:51,040 --> 00:02:54,170 Units will use NOTM-UTVs to maintain 58 00:02:54,170 --> 00:02:57,800 digital C2 capability while on the move. 59 00:02:57,800 --> 00:03:02,530 The JTCW displays and manages the COP through C2PC 60 00:03:02,530 --> 00:03:05,723 and provides time-sensitive tactical information. 61 00:03:06,770 --> 00:03:09,270 Units will use the MAGTF Common Handheld, 62 00:03:09,270 --> 00:03:12,050 Target Handoff System Version 2, 63 00:03:12,050 --> 00:03:15,898 and Link 16 Radios to provide position location information 64 00:03:15,898 --> 00:03:18,833 in Variable Message Format to the COP. 65 00:03:20,080 --> 00:03:23,660 The MCH is a handheld battle space C2 system, 66 00:03:23,660 --> 00:03:26,458 providing situational awareness for squad leaders, 67 00:03:26,458 --> 00:03:29,612 platoon commanders, and company commanders. 68 00:03:29,612 --> 00:03:34,450 Using the THSV2, units conduct target acquisition 69 00:03:34,450 --> 00:03:37,751 and target handoff to fire support controllers. 70 00:03:37,751 --> 00:03:42,751 The STT and BATS-D Radios connect NOTM to a Link 16 network, 71 00:03:43,380 --> 00:03:46,590 which allows digital C2 collaboration 72 00:03:46,590 --> 00:03:48,520 and exchange of tactical voice 73 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:50,984 between maneuver and air assets. 74 00:03:50,984 --> 00:03:53,574 Air craft ISR systems will be used 75 00:03:53,574 --> 00:03:56,283 to identify and locate threats. 76 00:03:58,810 --> 00:04:02,450 The Expeditionary Landing Team, with host nation forces 77 00:04:02,450 --> 00:04:05,752 and ISR aircraft, is searching for enemy forces 78 00:04:05,752 --> 00:04:08,450 and air defense assets. 79 00:04:08,450 --> 00:04:11,500 If found, Marines will transmit the target location 80 00:04:11,500 --> 00:04:13,922 over NOTM to call in a high marsh strike 81 00:04:13,922 --> 00:04:15,718 or close air support. 82 00:04:15,718 --> 00:04:19,900 All reports will be made via the MCH. 83 00:04:19,900 --> 00:04:22,040 Tactical Service Oriented Architecture 84 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:25,254 will provide communication and coordination support 85 00:04:25,254 --> 00:04:27,150 during the operation. 86 00:04:27,150 --> 00:04:29,890 Air assault forces are on standby. 87 00:04:29,890 --> 00:04:33,470 Units will use Link 16 to digitally communicate 88 00:04:33,470 --> 00:04:35,910 and coordinate with air assets. 89 00:04:35,910 --> 00:04:38,804 Squad leaders will generate VMF Spot Reports 90 00:04:38,804 --> 00:04:43,000 using MCH's connected to NOTM UTV's 91 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:44,973 and send them to C2PC. 92 00:04:45,830 --> 00:04:48,370 Units will use electronic warfare equipment 93 00:04:48,370 --> 00:04:52,290 to distinguish hostile and friendly force digital signals. 94 00:04:52,290 --> 00:04:54,480 Identification of friendly signals 95 00:04:54,480 --> 00:04:58,154 allows for feature mitigation and reduction strategies. 96 00:04:58,154 --> 00:05:01,610 Naval vessels are conducting ISR operations 97 00:05:01,610 --> 00:05:03,460 to support the mission. 98 00:05:03,460 --> 00:05:05,060 If hostile targets are found, 99 00:05:05,060 --> 00:05:07,200 the Tomahawk Weapons Control Center 100 00:05:07,200 --> 00:05:09,600 will generate and transmit the fire mission 101 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:12,263 to units within range of the target. 102 00:05:12,263 --> 00:05:13,921 Once objectives are complete, 103 00:05:13,921 --> 00:05:17,660 units will establish the Expeditionary Advanced Base 104 00:05:17,660 --> 00:05:19,460 of Operations. 105 00:05:19,460 --> 00:05:22,430 To succeed in a LOCE, the Navy and Marine Corps 106 00:05:22,430 --> 00:05:25,850 must integrate existing and emerging technologies. 107 00:05:25,850 --> 00:05:29,367 Island Marauder 2019 provides commanders 108 00:05:29,367 --> 00:05:33,520 an opportunity to critically evaluate the C2 capabilities 109 00:05:33,520 --> 00:05:37,813 and interoperability needed to blend sea and land operations 110 00:05:37,813 --> 00:05:39,833 in a unified battle space.