Marine Corps Program Wide Support

The Marine Corps Program Wide Support is focused on providing a comprehensive analytical foundation for the Marine Corps Studies System (MCSS). This initiative is vital for conducting Mission Area Analyses and Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analyses, which are essential for force development and war plan assessment. It supports various aspects of the Marine Corps acquisition system, including operational test management, chemical and biological consequence management, wargaming capability development, and information environment operations integration.

Within this program, the Studies & Analysis/MC project aims to enhance efficiency and innovation through advanced operations research methodologies. It supports the Commandant's Force Design 2030 plan by offering research and analysis on force design, tactics, wargaming, strategies, intelligence, and resource allocation. The project seeks to address current and future mission requirements by conducting analyses that align with strategic goals while ensuring efficient resource utilization.

The Office of Net Assessment (ONA) was established to provide long-term comparative assessments of trends and key competitions affecting the Marine Corps. It aids strategic decision-making by analyzing operations in the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility, assessing China's military posture, and evaluating future technologies and defensive strategies. These efforts aim to inform strategic decisions by identifying risks and opportunities in the global security environment.

The Marine Corps Wargaming Capability is designed to enhance force design through advanced modeling and simulation systems. This initiative supports decision-making by providing an analytical basis for capability development prioritization. Its phased approach includes risk reduction prototyping, integrated prototyping, follow-on baselining/production, and sustainment/operations phases to ensure readiness and adaptability in a rapidly changing operational landscape.