The Marine Corps' capstone concept for future warfare is operational Maneuver from the Sea (OMFTS). OMFTS relies on three operational functions for its successful development: maneuver, fires, and logistics. To meet that requirement, the Marine Corps formulated three concepts to improve those functions. However, those three concepts require a unique environment. The Navy has developed a concept that will provide that unique environment-Network- Centric Warfare (NCW). NCW will provide an environment where linked networks create a shared battlespace awareness from which commanders can self-synchronize efforts. Where as the Marine Corps' concept focuses on capitalizing on the application of technologically advanced weapons, the Navy's concept aims to exploit advanced technology to create an advanced information environment within which combat force employment could be enhanced. Therefore, the two concepts are significantly interdependent. However, the Marine Corps has not yet formally adopted the Navy's concept. Therefore, the Marine Corps must accept the NCW and cooperatively develop it with the Navy. The first step is to formally endorse the concept. Since both services have demonstrated a desire to add value to concepts and doctrines through co-endorsing the documents, NCW must receive the same attention if the Marine Corps' capstone concept is to develop into a capability.
Network-Centric Warfare: A Marine Corps Necessity
2000
25 pages
Report
No indication
English
Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Common Carrier & Satellite , Military Intelligence , Command and control systems , Marine corps operations , Military intelligence , Networks , Logistics management , Military doctrine , Joint military activities , Maneuvers , Linkages , Combat forces , Advanced weapons , Situational awareness , Nwc(Network centric warfare) , Omfts(Operational maneuver from the sea)
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