“It takes a village to build the Marine Corps’ next game-changing capability-the wargaming and analysis center.”įeltham believes collaboration among Marine Corps organizations, other services and industry serve a critical role in bringing this next-generation capability to the warfighter. “The biggest theme here is ‘communication,’” said Bailey.
The location facilitates participation in wargames by joint, interagency and multinational organizations. MCWAC will also provide a critical asset to the joint force and senior leadership that has been currently unavailable in the National Capital Region. Robert Bailey, MCSC’s portfolio manager for Command Element Systems, said the Corps is soliciting help from several partners, including the U.S. However, the Marine Corps will not work alone.ĭeveloping the new, state-of-the-art facility requires the influence and expertise of multiple parties to achieve its potential. It represented the culmination of a yearslong effort as well as myriad planning and researching by Marine Corps Systems Command, the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, Operations Analysis Directorate, and Capabilities Development Directorate to produce a facility that influences Force Design 2030 concepts. The groundbreaking ceremony was a significant moment for the Marine Corps. “MCWAC will offer innovative capabilities that will prepare them for battle against an ever-evolving threat.” Raymond Feltham, MCSC’s program manager for Wargaming Capability. “This new wargaming facility represents the Marine Corps’ undying effort to support the future Marine,” said Lt. The facility will enable Marines to leverage modern modeling technology that replicates the future operating environment, enabling participants to develop new skills and test new concepts in a simulated, realistic setting. The 100,000 square-foot facility will provide next-generation technologies to help Marines better visualize the threat environment and gain competitive advantages over adversaries. MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.-Buzz surrounding the Marine Corps’ new, innovative wargaming center continues to grow within the Department of Defense.Įarlier this year, the Marine Corps broke ground on the Marine Corps Wargaming and Analysis Center.
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