Communication Marines keep 3rd MEB up, wired
US Marine Corps News
10/15/2010
By Lance Cpl. Kris B. Daberkoe, Marine Corps Bases Japan
FORT BONIFACIO, Republic of Philippines -- Marines with Radio Data Team, Company B, 7th Communications Battalion, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, established global communications here Oct. 5.
Comprised of only six Marines, the RDT is responsible for establishing and maintaining all communication capability for brigade leadership for the upcoming Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011, Oct. 14-22.
Phiblex '11 is a bilateral training exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, part of the long-term security program between the two countries.
"It is imperative for the commander to achieve and maintain communications at all times," said Gunnery Sgt. Stuart McFaden, the team's staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge. "Phiblex is a perfect example of how communication Marines and the (Expeditionary Command and Control Suite) makes that happen."
The ECCS is a portable, communication hub that allows the commander to communicate with his subordinate commanders. It provides a means of connecting a Secure Internet Protocol Router Network and Non-secure IP Router Network.
The ECCS, which can be transported by one person, will withstand any environmental or weather damage, explained Sgt. David Pagan, team leader for RDT.
Connecting the ECCS allows the Phiblex '11 command element to have a constant flow of voice and data traffic between its subordinate commands.
"There are a number of options available for connecting the ECCS in a rear-operating base or a forward-deployed environment," said Pagan.
"Proper communication is imperative for any unit or command to maintain operation cohesion," said McFaden.
"(Communication) is the core of our mission," he added.
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