DCGS-MC

The Distributed Common Ground System-Marine Corps (DCGS-MC) is an essential element of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Force Design program, focusing on reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance. Its main goal is to improve multi-intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination activities, such as sensor fusion and correlation. This system is intended to provide validated target-quality information to support global long-range precision fires. By adhering to the Department of Defense's interoperability and information-sharing requirements, DCGS-MC ensures seamless integration from tactical environments to the Marine Corps Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Enterprise.

DCGS-MC's capabilities are organized around several key intelligence domains: Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), All Source Intelligence, Family of Integrated Targeting and Exploitation (FITE), and Publicly Available Information/Open Source Intelligence (PAI/OSINT). Each domain is designed to deliver specific intelligence functions. SIGINT focuses on fusing data from various collectors for tactical commanders, while GEOINT provides advanced analytical processes for accurate target identification. The All Source component facilitates multi-discipline intelligence fusion across Marine and joint analytical systems.

Modernization efforts within DCGS-MC aim to reduce logistical burdens by minimizing size, weight, and power requirements while enhancing computing capabilities at the forward edge in contested environments. These efforts include developing advanced all-domain information tools that improve battlespace awareness. The program also supports a multi-domain sensing architecture that integrates space and cyber systems for comprehensive battlespace awareness.

FITE plays a crucial role in standardizing information exchange across domains, supporting enhancements to the kill web by streamlining data exchanges. It leverages technologies like MAVEN and MINOTAUR to expedite target prosecution at machine speeds. The integration of these technologies within DCGS-MC ensures rapid weaponization of data and supports operations against peer adversaries by providing an enduring information advantage across all security levels.