Marine Corps Communications Systems

PE 0206313M: Marine Corps Comms Systems is a comprehensive program element within the Department of the Navy's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) budget. It is focused on developing, modernizing, and sustaining the command and control (C2) support and information infrastructures for the Fleet Marine Force and supporting establishment. The overarching goal is to enable effective C2 across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) by integrating advanced technologies, improving interoperability, and supporting operational decision-making in increasingly contested and complex environments. The program is divided into multiple functional areas, each with specific objectives aligned to Marine Corps Force Design, Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations, and Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) missions.

2270: Exp Indirect Fire Gen Supt Wpn Sys encompasses several critical subprojects. The Secure Expeditionary Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (SERPNT) initiative aims to provide assured PNT capabilities for MAGTF commanders, leveraging technologies such as Military-Code GPS, anti-jam antennas, and alternative navigation sources. The MAGTF Command and Control Systems and Applications (MC2SA) project focuses on the Tactical Service Oriented Architecture (TSOA), which seeks to collapse legacy, disparate C2 systems into a net-centric, user-centered environment, enhancing data access, security, and AI/ML integration. The Identity and Attribution Activities (IA2) Family of Systems merges biometric and forensic capabilities to support intelligence, force protection, and law enforcement. Other efforts include the Handheld Command and Control (H2C2) system for dismounted users, the Mobile All-Domain Observation and Sensing System (MA-DOSS) for persistent surveillance, and the Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) for joint situational awareness.

2273: Air Ops Cmd & Control (C2) Sys supports the Composite Tracking Network (CTN), Air Battle Management (ABM), and Remote Video Viewing Terminal (RVVT) programs. CTN integrates with Navy Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) networks to provide real-time, composite air and missile defense tracking, enhancing situational awareness and reducing fratricide. ABM sustains and modernizes the Theater Battle Management Core Systems-Marine Corps (TBMCS-MC), ensuring joint air war planning and execution capabilities, with ongoing alignment to Air Force modernization efforts. RVVT delivers full-motion video exploitation tools for coordination of fires and prevention of fratricide, supporting a wide range of Marine Corps and joint ISR platforms.

2274: Command & Control Warfare Sys is dedicated to the Marine Electromagnetic Warfare Ground Family of Systems (MEGFoS), which is transitioning from legacy CREW systems to advanced Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) and future MEGFoS capabilities. MEGFoS employs open architecture standards (CMOSS/SOSA) and AI-driven signal identification to provide electromagnetic attack, support, and protection, enabling Marines to maneuver and operate effectively in the electromagnetic spectrum. The program supports force protection, spectrum management, and coordinated electronic warfare in peer-to-peer environments, with ongoing development of dismounted and mounted systems and integration of science and technology advances.

2275: Marine Corps Tactical Radio Systems focuses on Tactical Communications Modernization (TCM), Networking on the Move (NOTM), Wideband Satellite Communications (WSATCOM), Terrestrial Wideband Transmission Systems (TWTS), and the Test, Evaluation & Engineering Environment (TEEE). TCM supports the evolution of tactical radios and waveforms to meet NSA COMSEC requirements and joint networking capabilities. NOTM enables persistent, mobile C2 across operational domains, while WSATCOM and TWTS provide resilient beyond-line-of-sight and line-of-sight communications for distributed operations. TEEE facilitates developmental testing and experimentation for C5I systems, supporting joint interoperability and readiness.

2276: Comms Switching and Control Sys manages the Combat Data Network (CDN) and Operational Command Post (OCP) initiatives. CDN provides modular, deployable network infrastructure for MAGTF, hosting tactical cloud environments and supporting secure, interoperable communications. OCP introduces wireless, 5G, cross-domain solutions, and AI/ML-enabled applications to enhance command post efficiency and resiliency in degraded environments. The program emphasizes technology refresh, cybersecurity, and integration with joint and coalition forces.

2277: System Engineering and Integration funds engineering, test, and evaluation activities to ensure interoperability and standardization across Marine Corps systems. Key efforts include the Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O) for energy strategy and battlefield electrification (E2O is being cancelled in FY26), Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) for tactical data link and message standardization, and Systems Engineering, Integration and Coordination (SEIC) for MAGTF systems-of-systems analysis and digital engineering. These efforts support seamless integration and modernization consistent with Force Design objectives.

2510: MAGTF CSSE & SE supports logistics IT programs such as the Joint Force Requirements Generator II (JFRG II) and MAGTF Logistics Support Systems (MLS2). JFRG II enables automated planning and deployment data management for joint operations, while MLS2 advances electronic maintenance support with AI/ML-driven diagnostics and connectivity, improving readiness and reducing costs.

3099: Radar System funds Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) support for simulated war games to assess integrated air and missile defense system performance. VWC activities include concept development, architecture analysis, and systems engineering, informing future sensor and fire control capabilities for the MAGTF.

3772: Information Related Capabilities (IRC) includes Signature Management (SIGMAN) for electromagnetic signature visualization and countermeasures, Digital Media Systems (DMS) for visual information and communication strategy, and Military Information Support Operations (MISO) for broadcast systems supporting influence operations. SIGMAN leverages advanced RF generators and cognitive inference technology, with significant classified efforts underway. DMS and MISO programs provide tools for information advantage and operational messaging.

3773: Fire Coordination and Sensors develops and integrates fire support coordination, targeting, and digital interoperability systems. The Family of Target Acquisition Systems (FTAS) enables counterfire and sensor-to-shooter integration, while the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) automates fire planning and direction. The Target Hand-Off System (THS) provides portable, interoperable target acquisition for forward observers and fire support teams. These systems collectively support rapid, precise employment of air and ground fires in joint and Marine Corps operations.