RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY24 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD (SRB) #2 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR FY25 SRB #1

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MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC/
SUBJ/RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY24 STUDIES
REVIEW BOARD (SRB) #2 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR FY25 SRB #1//
REF/A/MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI/R 291822Z MAR 24//
REF/B/DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/-/27JUN22//
NARR/REF A ANNOUNCED RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM
(MCSS) FY24 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD (SRB) #1 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES
FOR FY24 SRB #2.
REF B IS MCO 3902.1E, MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS)//
POC/ALEXANDRA KINDELL/GS13/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8346/EMAIL:
ALEXANDRA. KINDELL(AT)USMC .MIL//
POC/CHRISTOPHER L BLAIR/GS13/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8343/EMAIL:
CHRISTOPHER. L.BLAIR(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/l. Per reference (A), this message announces the
results of the FY24 SRB #2 and announces the FY25 SRB #1 call for
studies.
2. Approved studies are categorized as Tier I or Tier II. Tier I
nominations are those considered appropriate for analysis and meet
the criteria provided in reference (A). These study nominations will
be commenced as soon as possible. Tier II nominations are those found
to be appropriate for analysis but cannot be executed with available
resources and/or require further development (e.g., refinement of
study scope).
3. The following study nominations are Tier I (sponsor in
parentheses).
3.a. Maritime Prepositioning Ship Analysis of Alternatives Assessment
(DC CD&I)
3.b. MEU Munitions Afloat Phase 2 (DC CD&I)
3.c. Amphibious Type-Craft Sufficiency Study (DC CD&I)
3.d. Quantifying the Long-Range Sensing Gap for the MLR and MEU
(DC CD&I)
3.e. Efficiencies Gained from an Unmanned System Common Control
Architecture (DC CD&I)
3.f. Decoys and Deception in Support of Maneuver (DC CD&I)
3.g. Development of Global Prepositioning Optimization Models
(DC CD&I)
3.h. USMC Support to Undersea Warfare (DC CD&I)
3.i. Rifle Squad Lethality Operational Analysis and Cost Comparison
(DC CD&I)
3.j. Employment of Autonomous and Robotic Systems in Future
Amphibious Operations (DC CD&I)
3.k. Stand-in Force Kill Web Simulation Modeling in Support of the
Campaign of Learning (DC CD&I)
3.1. Capability and Capacity of the Marine Air Control Group to
Conduct Sector Air Defense Commander and Regional Air Defense
Commander Functions (DC CD&I)
3.m. Kill Web Resource Optimization Model Mission Threads (DC P&R)
3.n. High Demand Class IV, Class VIIIA, and Class IX Common in
Western Pacific Area of Operations (DC I&L)
3.o. Setting Enlistment and Selective Retention Bonus Costs
(DC M&RA)
3.p. Using Predictive Analytics to Forecast the Likelihood of
Recruiting Station-Level Mission Success (CG MCRC)
3.q. Mobilization Model That Can Analyze Throughput of Full-Scale
Mobilization and Time-Phase Process (DC PP&O)
3.r. Combined Analysis Effort:
3.r.1. Balancing Crisis Response and Modernization in the Service
Retained MEF (CG II MEF)
3.r.2. Balancing Force Modernization and Crisis Response
Capabilities (CG MARFORPAC)
3.s. Identifying Command and Control Requirements to Synchronize and
Employ Joint Force All Domain Fires and Effects (CG MARFORPAC)
3.t. Framework for Managing Partner Relationships Across the
Spectrum of Likely Tactical Actions (CG III MEF)
3.u. Maritime Strategy and MEU-NEXT (CMC ONA)
3.v. Sustainment Training for the Stand-in Force (CG MAGTF-TC)
4. The following studies are Tier II:
4.a. Sector - Regional Air Defense Commander Concept of Employment
(DC Aviation)
4.b. Unmanned Systems in Complex Terrain in Post 2040 Strategic
Environment (CMC ONA)
4.c. Signature Management Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures,
Training, and Table of Equipment Supporting Probability of Detection
(CO MCIOC)
4.d. What are the Requirements for III MEF to Sense and Make Sense
of the Undersea Domain (CG III MEF)
4.e. How Do Incentives Affect Global Force Management Staffing and
Operating Forces Retention (DC M&RA)
4.f. Forecasting Permanent Change of Station - Assignment Orders per
Fiscal Year (DC M&RA)
5. The Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD) study lead appointed to
oversee each accepted Tier I study will contact the agency POC as
provided in the study nomination to prepare for study execution.
Those study nominations not listed above were declined for execution.
POCs for declined study nominations will be contacted via email. For
all questions regarding the study nomination process, email:
OAD(underscore)studies(at)usmc .mil.
6. This message also announces the MCSS Call for Studies for the
FY25 SRB 4*1 and solicits nominations for relevant and impactful studies.
The nomination period is the date this message is published through
16 January 2025, the deadline for submitting a nomination.
Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered until
the next SRB. For commands submitting multiple study nominations,
each nomination must be ranked to indicate the priorities of the
nominating commands. Each study must be sponsored by a senior
official (Colonel/O-6, GS-15, or higher). Studies may be cosponsored
by multiple commands as applicable.
6.a. Nominations may be submitted at any time however, pending
specific coordination and prioritization, study nominations not
received by the 16 January 2025 deadline will be held for review
until the following SRB.
6.b. Study nominations related to the direction and guidance
contained in 2024 Commandant's Planning Guidance, Force Design 2030,
Talent Management 2030, Training and Education 2030, and
Installations and Logistics 2030, along with their respective annual
updates, will be given precedence over all others.
6.c. Study nominations are to be submitted digitally via OAD's
website at https:(slash)(slash)www.cdi.marines.mil(slash)OAD(slash)
Marine-Corps-Study-System. The submission form is in the section
"Submit A Study Nomination."
7. Assistance and consultation in shaping study nominations is
available from OAD(underscore)Studies(at)usmc.mil.
8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin, Deputy
Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//