Combat Operations Center COC Overview

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Combat Operations Center (COC) Overview

• Milestone Decision Authority BGen Brogan
• Program Manager Mr. Kevin Holt
• Project Team Leader LtCol Michael Coolican

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What is COC?
COC provides Marine Operational Forces with
Command and Control capabilities whenever and
wherever they operate or fight

• Command and Control to Go
• Increased Operational Capability and Mission
  Effectiveness
• Enhanced Situational Awareness
• Preservation of Resources

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Requirements

• The COC is a modular, scalable, and mobile
  command post platform that hosts various C2
  systems built to facilitate faster decision
  making
• Prime mover system shall provide prime mover
  mobility
• Power generation shall provide COC power
  generation and operation
• Interoperability satisfy integration
  requirements
• The COC will provide
• Commonality and standardization among Marine
  systems
• Integration with Marine, Joint, and Coalition
  systems
• Rapid and flexible deployment and employment

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COC Family
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AN/TSQ-239 Distribution
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ACE AN/TSQ-239 Distribution
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1st MAW Distribution
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2nd MAW Distribution
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3rd MAW Distribution
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4th MAW Distribution
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Program Background

• APR 02 Contract Award General Dynamics
  Decision Systems
• NOV 02 SEP 04 System Demonstrations
• APR 03 MS C/LRIP I (11 COCs) Decision
• AUG 03 First system delivered
• APR SEP 03 DT, Field User Evaluation
• JAN 04 OIF support (9 COCs)
• JUL 05 DT-1 Field Trials
• SEP 05 IOTE
• AUG 06 IOTE Final Report
• DEC 06 FRP/Fielding Decision
• JUN 07 MSC COC FCD

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Concept of Employment

• MSC Level
• AN/TSQ-239(V)2
• 108 Operators
• 10 Visual Display Systems
• Video Teleconference (VTC)
• Coalition LAN
• 2 Radio Hill Stations
• 10 GET Trailers
• 2 Operational Trailer

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Concept of Employment

• Battalion Level
• AN/TSQ-239(V)4
• 8 Operators
• 1 Visual Display System
• Radio Hill Station
• 1 GET Trailer
• 1 Operational Trailer

• Regimental Level
• AN/TSQ-239(V)3
• 16 Operators
• 2 Visual Display Systems
• Video Teleconference (VTC)
• Coalition LAN
• Radio Hill Station
• 2 GET Trailers
• 1 Operational Trailer

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COC Unit Configurations in IRAQ
MWSS-273 MAIN CAPSET III
VMU-2, MACG 38 MAIN CAPSET IV
MWSS-273 (F) CAPSET IV
HMLA 167 CAPSET IV
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COC Images - OCONUS
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• COC Enables Increased OpTempo

Data layers for rapid on/off display enabling
rapid focus and declutter
COC presents information from all key staff
sections simultaneously and instantaneously Infor
mation is accurately pin-pointed and same
across all CTPs. Eliminates potential for human
placement errors. Information is presented
more quickly and efficiently

• Friendly and enemy information is distributed up
  and down the chain of Command
• Digitally
• Accurately
• In near-real time

Plans and overlays rapidly disseminated across
multiple echelons of command
Allows automated injection of subordinate unit
locations into the digital map
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Multi-Purpose Trailer Generator, ECU, Tent
15 meter Air Ducts and Power Cables
21kW GenSet W/Control panel (Tactically Quiet)
10 ton ECU
Base-X Model 305 Tent Storage
50 Gallon fuel tank
347 lbs Tongue Weight
Surge Brake Actuator
Run Flats
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Ready-to-Go Operational Trailer
Equipment is pre-wired and ready to operate
Classified Network WAN LAN Servers Unclassified
Network WAN LAN Servers RAID Uninterrupted
Power Supply Operator Workstations Intercom Tab
le/Chairs
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Provides These Capabilities

• Mobility
• Commonality Configuration Control
• Baseline for Doctrine Process (TTP) Evolution
• Processing Display

Operational Deficiency
Gold Disk

• Need for standardized Operational Facility that
  will provide
• Mobility
• Power generation
• Interoperability

IAS IOW V2
IOS V2/V3
ICODES
Marine Link
GCCS-J 4.X
C2PC
IOW V1 (JTCW)
JTT
SPEED
CPoF
JBV
Falconview PFPS
DSAN
LOGAIS
DSTB
CLC2S
EMT

• Communications Interfaces
• Network Infrastructure
• Shelter
• ECU/Power
• Manpower/Training/ Maintenance

AALPS
JFRG-II
PC-MIMMS
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CPOF in COC

• On contract in 07
• Deliveries begin JAN 08
• Two positions in both (V)3/4
• Combined Effort with USA CPOF Program Office
• USMC S/W will be identical to USA S/W
• CPOF will be IA certified
• As part of COC S/W load
• As a standalone system

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Fielding Strategy

• Every COC gaining command receives New Equipment
  Training (NET)
• The 5-day NET coincides with delivery
• FIVE NET courses Networking, Operators,
  Communications, COC familiarization,
  Communications Planning.
• NET participation is directly proportional to
  effective system employment.
• NET sites
• Primarily in the gaining commands area, e.g.,
  Camp Horno or 6th Marines
• Alternatively, can be done at Sim-Center CAMPEN
• Alternatively, can be done at NET-site, CLNC
• MTT for IIIMEF NET, MARFORRES NET, and other
  sites.
• Supplemental training available upon request
• COCs in use at Mojave Viper for Pre-Deployment
  Training Program (PTP)
• Formal Learning Centers/TECOM received COCs OCT
  DEC 06
• MCOTG received COCs NOV DEC 07

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COC Sustainment

• Sustainment
• COC leverages ICE2 CLS for Field LOM No Depot
  LOM
• Operator/crew troubleshoot to LRU
• CLS engaged through local COR (Contracting
  Officer Representative)
• ICE2 CLS coverage
• Pre-positioned in Iraq, CLNC, CAMPEN, 29 Palms,
  HI, IIIMEF
• Supports training exercises / embeds in MEUs,
  upon request
• Support for MARFORRES available on a per-call
  basis
• Govt spares management
• Can provide limited over the shoulder refresher
  training
• POCs
• COR Ms Julie Thompson, [phone],
  julie.thompson_at_usmc.mil
• Program Office Maj Jason Hamilton, (703)
  894-8154, jason.a.hamilton_at_usmc.mil

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OIF Performance

• Performance in OIF
• 21 operational COCs in theater since JAN 04
• Sustained 97 Inherent Availability leveraging
  ICE2 CLS
• 13 embedded CLS technicians, geographically
  dispersed
• Prepositioned spares blocks
• CLS allows use of Direct Vendor Delivery, time

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COC Challenges

• Tactical Data Systems are continually updated
• Continual hardware upgrades (EOL, TDS, new
  systems)
• PBL Contractor Logistics Support activities
• Digital Battle Staff Training
• Training, Techniques Procedures

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COC Common Tactical PictureThe Bottom Line

• Increased Mission Effectiveness for the Commander
  
• Design for Optimum Readiness and Rapid
  Deployment.
• C2 Capabilities Up and Running Quickly

Empowering Decision. Enabling Action.
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Summary

• Provides a mobile facility for the hosting,
  transportation, and display of current and
  planned battlefield tactical data systems (TDSs)
• Establishes the baseline for future C2
  integration
• Establishes a COC standard across the Marine
  Corps
• Active Fleet participation essential for success

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Questions?