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Mobile Modular Command Center
(M2C2): The Next Level in
Military Communications
Daniella Manansala
CfAO
Akimeka, LLC.
July 22, 2005
Overview
• Background
• M2C2 Introduction
• Primary Mission
• Objective 1: Features
• Objective 2: Gap Analysis
• Objective 3: Proposal
Background
• U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Experimentation Center partnering with the Office of Naval Research (ONR)
• Leverage off existing communication infrastructure
• Joint Early Entry Package (JEEP) & M2C2 provide support
M2C2 Introduction
• First step: Creating Architecture
• Comprehensive and sophisticated training program
• Only as valuable as the capabilities of the Marines operating it
• Maximizing the skills of the Marines, maximize the overall power of the vehicle
Artist Rendering
Primary Mission
• Augment & support existing US Marine training programs w/ Advanced Training Technologies Program (ATTP)
• Complete & proper training– Any time– Any place– In any situation
• ATTP will:– Go with the Marines– When the Marines go– On the Marines schedule
Objective One: Features 1/2
• Facilitate the flow of:– Text and video imagery data– Battlefield sensor data
• Control a variety of:– High Frequency (HF)– Very High Frequency (VHF)– Ultra High Frequency (UHF)– Satellite Communications (SATCOM) radios
• Digital Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network
Features 2/2
• Carry all forms of:– Voice
– Text
– Video and
– Internet packet data
• GPS used for positional data input• Located in the back of a High Mobility Multi-
purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)
Functional Demonstrator
Objective 2: Gap Analysis 1/6
• Located & identified Marine Training Protocol – Individual Training Standards (ITS)
• Researched Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) Manual of duties and tasks for:– Field Radio Operator
– Information Systems Specialist
– Tactical Network Specialist
Gap Analysis 2/6
• Main MOS position: Field Radio Operator
• Currently training isn’t 100% sufficient for the M2C2
• Training covers only some radio set equipment located in the M2C2 or not at all
Gap Analysis 4/6
• Field Radio Operators aren’t familiar with Cisco equipment and networking
• Unfamiliar software: – Network configuration software (e.g.
HyperTerminal)
• Solution modifying/upgrading training to meet Marines & M2C2 standards
Objective 3: Proposal (1/2)
• Research all methods being used to train civilians & soldiers
• Deciding upon the best method of training Marines – Advantages and Disadvantages– Statistics– Cost vs. Results
Objective 3: Proposal (2/2)
Features/ Capabilities
Gap Analysis
Analysis of Training
Technologies
ProposalOffice of Naval Research (ONR)
Acknowledgements
• Center for Adaptive Optics– Malika Moutawakkil Bell– Lisa Hunter– Liz Espinoza
• Maui Economic Development Board– Isla Yap
• Akimeka, LLC.– Ryan Harris– Amanda Hernandez– Jeff Gaylord– Kieth Molina Funding provided through the Center for
Adaptive Optics, a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center (STC), AST-9876783
Questions?