Corps releases Marine Operations Concept 2010
US Marine Corps News
6/29/2010
By Lt. Col. Roger Galbraith, Marine Corps Base Quantico
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- The Marine Corps released the Marine Operations Concept 2010 on June 29, a guiding document written by the staff of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command under guidance from the commandant of the Marine Corps that explains how the Marine Corps must provide the nation with two key capabilities: assuring littoral access and winning “small wars.”
To successfully provide those capabilities to the nation, the Marine Corps must continue to develop small unit leaders to act independently, as Marine Corps units are pushed to operate in a more dispersed fashion as adversaries gain more precise weapons through the proliferation of technology. The Corps will play a key role in conducting engagement activities to carry out the National Security Strategy, and will use the same relationships and cultural skills to effectively counter irregular threats around the world. When required, the Corps, with the U.S. Navy, will project power across the seas to go ashore in amphibious assault or movement through port facilities.
To further explain the MOC, subject matter experts are available for meetings or interviews. In addition, Lt. Gen. George J. Flynn, the deputy commandant for combat development and integration, and commanding general of MCCDC, will host a media roundtable if there is enough interest.
To download the MOC, go to www.quantico.usmc.mil and click on the Marine Operating Concept button on the right hand side.
Questions and media queries should be directed to Lt. Col. Roger Galbraith at 703-784-2741 or at roger.galbraith@usmc.mil
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