Missionary Work of Evolving the Digital MAGTF

摘要

Communications are the threads that tie the MAGTF together and enable the combat power of its Marines. Digital communications are the next step in warfighting evolution and the interoperability problems that plagued communications for decades will become exponentially worse if not addressed through unity of command and unity of effort. The Marine Corps lacks the ability to provide interoperable communications capabilities and convergent solutions for its entire MAGTF because separate organizations are responsible for developing, acquiring, fielding and using its communications systems. Marines must develop a culture that embraces technology and encourages its leaders to think innovatively about the future. The Marine Corps needs a single empowered organization and a current and convergent digital communications strategy to evolve the MAGTF digitally. A balanced solution based on DOTMLPF that targets Marine organizations, strategy and culture is required to evolve the digital MAGTF and ensure the Marine Corps is the best possible fighting force for future environments.