Unmanned Air Systems (Intel)

The Distributed Common Ground System-Marine Corps (DCGS-MC) is a critical military intelligence program under the Commandant of the Marine Corps Force Design initiative, with a focus on enhancing reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance capabilities. Its primary goal is to provide robust multi-intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) activities, including sensor fusion and correlation, at the tactical edge. DCGS-MC supports the forward sensing element of maritime forces, enabling validated target-quality information for global long-range precision fires. The system is designed to comply with Department of Defense (DoD) DCGS Enterprise interoperability and information sharing requirements. It utilizes consolidated servers, workstations, cloud computing, and advanced processing technologies in contested environments.

Technical Signals Intelligence Control and Analysis Center (TSCAC) is a key component of DCGS-MC, formerly known as DCGS-MC SIGINT. TSCAC fuses and analyzes signals intelligence (SIGINT) data from tactical, theater, and national collectors and databases for dissemination to tactical commanders. It incorporates the Technical Control Analysis Center (TCAC), Remote Analysis Workstation (RAWS), and Transportable Workstation (TWS), supporting Radio Battalion (RadBn), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, and Joint Strike Fighter SIGINT operations. The budget supports fielding and initial training of TWS and RAWS, which are essential for timely analysis and dissemination of intelligence products to commanders.

DCGS-MC Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) provides commanders at all echelons with the ability to anticipate and react to evolving situations, supporting fires and target identification within operational areas. GEOINT aggregates organic, theater, and national ISR data, forming the foundation for advanced analytical processes and actionable targeting. The request includes procurement of hardware such as workstations, storage, monitors, cabling, and antennas, as well as GEOINT software for increased workstation deployment. Procurement of antennas compatible with Navy systems ensures seamless GEOINT operations ashore and afloat, supporting both Fleet Marine Force and shipboard activities.

DCGS-MC All Source enables global collaboration and multi-discipline intelligence fusion, analysis, production, and dissemination in support of the Find, Fix, Track, Target, and Assess process. The budget supports procurement of Marine Corps Common Intelligence Server (MCCIS) data level servers and associated hardware and software to automate analytical workflows and integrate Family of Integrated Targeting and Exploitation (FITE) capabilities. These investments enhance common operational picture management, increase awareness, and improve the speed and efficiency of intelligence data access and dissemination across all echelons.

Family of Integrated Targeting and Exploitation (FITE) is an advanced multi-domain information standardization and exchange environment that supports enhancements to the kill web by streamlining information exchanges and federating track and sensor data for rapid analysis and exploitation. The budget supports continued procurement of Maritime Targeting Cell-Expeditionary (MTC-X) Small Form Factor hardware, software licenses, and platforms leveraging MINOTAUR and MAVEN AI/ML technologies. FITE also supports collection management operations, cross-domain solutions, and integrated platforms for intelligence operations. This improves battlespace awareness and supports long-range precision fires.

MINOTAUR and MAVEN technologies are foundational to DCGS-MC's modernization efforts. MINOTAUR aggregates independent sensors and operator interfaces into a single operational picture, providing automated correlation and enhanced situational awareness for operators. MAVEN integrates AI/ML technologies for real-time geo-rectification, geo-registration, and computer vision-based detection, tracking, and classification of objects in video streams. These capabilities enable Marines to execute PED at machine speed, reducing manpower requirements and outpacing adversary decision cycles.

The DCGS-MC budget request reflects a focus on hardware and software procurement, fielding, and production support for TSCAC, GEOINT, All Source, and FITE components. The program aims to deliver advanced, integrated intelligence capabilities that reduce logistical and cognitive burdens on Marines, enhance interoperability across the Navy and Marine Corps, and provide enduring information advantage for distributed maritime and expeditionary operations. The budget also incorporates efficiency measures in alignment with Executive Order 14222, reducing advisory and assistance services to promote cost effectiveness and policy advancement.