Modification Kits

The Modification Kits program within the Navy's procurement activities focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the Marine Corps' communications and electronics equipment. This initiative supports the Identity and Attribution Activities (IA2) Family of Systems (FoS), consolidating previous systems like the Identity Dominance System - Marine Corps (IDS-MC) and Forensics Dominance System - Marine Corps (FDS-MC). The goal is to provide the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with advanced operational collection and exploitation capabilities, particularly in biometrics, forensics, and identity management.

The program aims to procure additional Forensics Dominance Systems and upgrade hardware for mobile collection devices associated with the Identity Dominance System. This effort enhances the rapid collection, matching, storage, and sharing of biometric and biographic data. Such capabilities are crucial for intelligence operations, force protection, law enforcement, and targeting individuals or networks. Additionally, the program emphasizes connectivity with the Department of the Navy Identification and Screening Information System (DONISIS) portal to facilitate data submission and analysis by Marine Corps Intelligence Activity's Identity Intelligence Analysts.

In fiscal year 2025, there is a notable increase in support for these objectives. This reflects the consolidation of IDS-MC and FDS-MC into a unified system under IA2 FoS. The consolidation aims to streamline efforts and resources while expanding capabilities through new procurements and technology refreshes. The focus on integrating these systems underscores a strategic shift towards more cohesive identity management operations within the Marine Corps.

The Modification Kits program is designed to ensure that the Marine Corps remains equipped with cutting-edge tools for identity dominance in various operational contexts. By investing in these systems, the Navy seeks to bolster its ability to conduct comprehensive identity-related activities that are critical for modern military operations.