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• Merging 0612–0614 entry-level training and MOSs by creating a merged 0612/0614 TSIMC and working with HQMC C⁴to get the FY09 MOS to read that upon this course, only the 0612 MOS will be awarded with the title tactical switching operator. ⁷

• Merging 0651 and 0656 entry-level training and MOSs by creating a DSTC that delivers a “data” Marine who is capable of operating on either networked or individual systems. The new MOS, 0651 (data systems technician), will be reflected in the FY10 MOS manual. ⁸

• Revamping of the 0621course to provide our field radio operators training on a variety of new tactical radios being used by the Operating Forces (PRC–117, PRC–148, PRC– 150, VRC–110, and PRC–153). ⁹

• Beginning the development of a systems chief course for 06XX staff sergeants to bridge the gap between entry- and senior-level MOSs by giving radio, wire, and data staff sergeants the systems integration training they need in order to support net-centric operations. ¹⁰(See Figure 2.)

• Designing a communications planners course for staff sergeant through captain to be taught at the CTCs. This course would cover the plan-ning/integration of a variety of systems (SWAN, TSM greatly modulated frequency, LMST, etc.) and will fill “the expertise gap” that was created by the rapid fielding of these end items. ¹¹

Acronym Glossary

BFT BN BSTF CRS DKET DSN EHF HF HPW ISAF-S NIPR

PLNR SIPR SWN TAC TDMA UHN WMT

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Battle staff training facility Course Deployable KU-band earth terminal Defense switched network Extremely high frequency High frequency High-performance waveform International Security Force-South Nonsecure Internet protocol router network Planner Secure Internet protocol router network Secure wide are network terminal Tactical Time division multiple access Unit hub node Wideband mobile terminal

pen, and with the continued support of HQMC, the training establishment, and the Operating Forces this proposal will succeed. After all, our Marines deserve nothing less.

5. MCCES Initiatives and Training Transformation Progress Update, July 2008.

6. MCCES Initiatives and Training Transformation Progress Update, October 2008.

7. MCCES Initiatives and Training Transformation Progress Update, July 2008.

Notes

1. In the 03XX OccFld this would be the rough equivalent of having one MOS to emplace a mortar base plate, another MOS the tube, a third MOS to attach the sight, and a fourth MOS to drop and fire the round.

8. MCCES Initiatives and Training Transformation Progress Update, October 2008.

9. MCCES Initiatives and Training Transformation Progress Update, January 2009.

The Way Ahead

MCCES is prepared to restructure its training syllabus to produce net-centric Marines in support of the Operating Forces. During the October 2008 HQMC C⁴OAG, C⁴made the decision to begin the process to replace the present World War II-vintage stovepiped 06XX MOS structure/ training continuum and replace it with a net-centric focus. MCCES now has the tools, skills, knowledge, and HQMC C⁴guidance to make it hap-

2. This model is currently being used in the 03XX OccFld wherein a Marine first goes to Marine combat training (MCT) after he completes recruit training, and upon successful completion of MCT he then goes to advanced training for his 03XX MOS.