Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command

The Secretary of Defense recognized the significance of the cyberspace domain to national security, and directed the establishment of CYBERCOM as a sub-unified command under STRATCOM. CYBERCOM's primary objective is to integrate the cyberspace operations capabilities of the services and agencies in support of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace (NSSC).{{cite web|url=https://www.us-cert.gov/sites/default/files/publications/cyberspace_strategy.pdf|title=The National Strategy to Secure CyberSpace: February 2013|date=February 2013|publisher=U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. CERT|accessdate=24 April 2015}}

In response, the Marine Corps established MARFORCYBER{{Cite web|url=https://marinecorpsconceptsandprograms.com/organizations/operating-forces/us-marine-corps-forces-cyberspace-marforcyber|title=U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace (MARFORCYBER)|date=27 February 2015|website=Marine Corps Concepts and Programs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722005125/https://marinecorpsconceptsandprograms.com/organizations/operating-forces/us-marine-corps-forces-cyberspace-marforcyber|archive-date=22 July 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=24 April 2015}} in October 2009 (this was complemented by the standing up of the Fleet Cyber Command, U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER), and Air Force Cyberspace Command (AFCYBER). MARFORCYBER's mission, in addition to its standard service component responsibilities, is to: plan, coordinate, integrate, synchronize, and direct the Corps' full spectrum of cyberspace operations. This includes Department of Defense (DoD) Information Network (DoDIN){{cite web|url=http://www.itea.org/~iteaorg/images/pdf/conferences/2013_Annual/Panel_3_Klooster.pdf|title=Operating and Defending the DoD Information Networks (DoDIN): DoDIN Operations and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)|last=Klooster|first=Larry|date=14 November 2013|publisher=DISA|accessdate=24 April 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103043/http://www.itea.org/~iteaorg/images/pdf/conferences/2013_Annual/Panel_3_Klooster.pdf|url-status=dead}} operations, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), and planning and, when required, executing Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO). These operations support MAGTF, Joint and combined cyberspace requirements that enable freedom of action across all warfighting domains and deny the same to adversarial forces.

MCCOG{{cite web|url=http://www.afcea-qp.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/AFCEA-MCNOSC-Brief.pdf|title=Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group|last=McMorries|first=Col. David W|date=7 March 2013|publisher=Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group|accessdate=24 April 2015}} directs global Network Operations (NETOPS) and computer network defense of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN){{cite web|url=http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Portals/156/Newsfeeds/SV%20Documents/Summaries/Marine%20Corps%20Enterprise%20Network.pdf|title=Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) |publisher=HQMC C4|accessdate=24 April 2015}} and to provide technical leadership in support of Marine and joint forces operating worldwide. The MCCOG is also responsible for intelligence gathering and analysis to develop future capabilities planning in accordance with DCO.

The MCCOG is the Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP){{cite web|url=http://www.disa.mil/news/conferences-and-events/disa-mission-partner-conference-2012/~/media/files/disa/news/conference/2012/disa_computer_network_defense_service_cndsp.pdf|title=DISA's Computer Network Defense Service Provider Program (CNDSP) |date=7 May 2012|publisher=DISA|accessdate=24 April 2015}} and serves as the Corps' Global Network Operations and Security Center (GNOSC). The MCCOG provides 24/7 NETOPS C2 through its Operations Center. Under the OPCON (operational command) of MARFORCYBER, the MCCOG executes Information NETOPS and DCO in support of operational requirements in order to enhance freedom of action across all warfighting domains, while denying the efforts of adversaries to degrade or disrupt this advantage through cyberspace.

Key MCCOG tasks include:

• operating and defending the MCEN
• collecting and sharing DoDIN Situational Awareness
• reporting and directing actions that proactively address threats and vulnerabilities
• responding to operational incidents
• providing technical leadership to ensure that our Corps and joint capabilities leverage new technologies to the advantage of the Marine warfighter

MCCYWG{{Cite web|url=https://marinecorpsconceptsandprograms.com/organizations/operating-forces/us-marine-corps-forces-cyberspace-marforcyber|title=U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace (MARFORCYBER)|date=18 January 2017|access-date=1 March 2017|language=en|archive-date=22 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722005125/https://marinecorpsconceptsandprograms.com/organizations/operating-forces/us-marine-corps-forces-cyberspace-marforcyber|url-status=dead}} is an administrative headquarters that organizes, trains, equips, provides administrative support, manages readiness of assigned forces, and recommends certification and presentation of Cyber Mission Force (CMF) Teams to U.S. Cyber Command.

Key MCCYWG tasks include:

• Conduct personnel management to organize and assign individuals to work roles and place them in work centers to ensure operational readiness of CMF Teams
• Ensure all personnel are trained in accordance with USCYBERCOM Joint Cyberspace Training and Certification Standards and equipped to perform all duties and tasks outlined in the MARFORCYBER Mission Essential Task List (METL)
• Advise COMMARFORCYBER on force employment considerations
• Provide subject matter expertise for operational planning requirements

The Marine Corps Information Command (MARCOR INFOCOM) {{cite web|url= https://defensescoop.com/2022/10/26/marine-corps-information-command-to-be-activated-in-fy23-commanded-by-the-services-cyber-and-space-leader/|title= Marine Corps Information Command to be activated in FY23, commanded by the service's cyber and space leader|last=Pomerleau|first=Mark|date=26 October 2022|publisher=Scoop News Group|accessdate=20 December 2022}} was established on 1 October 2022 to provide the Marine Corps with an operational command that was capable of unifying information-related capabilities and functions to support Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) in competition and crisis. Creation of MARFOR INFOCOM was directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps in the May 2022 Annual Update to Force Design 2030. {{cite web|url=https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Docs/Force_Design_2030_Annual_Update_May_2022.pdf|title= Force Design 2030, Annual Update, May 2022 |publisher=HQMC CMC|accessdate=20 December 2022}} MARCOR INFOCOM is not “subordinate” to MARFOR CYBERCOM, but the Commander of MARFOR CYBERCOM also serves as the Commanding General (CG) of MARCOR INFOCOM.

MARCOR INFOCOM comprises a headquarters staff and the following units:

• Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC)
• Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion (MCSB)
• Marine Cryptologic Office (MCO)
• Littoral Operations Cyber Cell (LOCC)

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