Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from MARFORCYBER)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
MARFORCYBER
File:Vector MARFORCYBER LOGO2.svg
Emblem of MARFORCYBER
ActiveJanuary 21, 2010 – present
CountryFile:Flag of the United States.svg United States of America
BranchFile:Flag of the United States Marine Corps.svg United States Marine Corps
RoleCyber operations
Part ofFile:Seal of the United States Cyber Command.png USCYBERCOM
File:United States Space Command emblem 2019.svg U.S. Space Command
Garrison/HQFort Meade, Maryland, U.S.
Nickname"MARFORCYBER"
MottoSemper in proelio[1]
Websitewww.marforcyber.marines.mil
Commanders
CommanderMajGen Joseph A. Matos III
Executive DirectorSES Russel Meade[2]
Sergeant MajorSgtMaj Jeremy W. Lirette[3]
Cyber Technology OfficerShery S. Thomas [4]
Notable
commanders

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER[5]) is a functional formation of the United States Marine Corps to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattack.[6] MARFORCYBER is the Marine Corps' Service Cyber Component to United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). It comprises a command element, the Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group, and the Marine Corps Cyber Warfare Group, a total of approximately 800 personnel.[7] MARFORCYBER was established on January 21, 2010 under the command of Lieutenant General (LtGen) George J. Flynn,.[6] As of 22 March 2024, Major General (MajGen) Joseph A. Matos III is in command. The headquarters of MARFORCYBER, which is located at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland, is named Lasswell Hall in honor of Colonel Alva B. Lasswell.

Overview

[edit | edit source]

The Secretary of Defense recognized the significance of the cyberspace domain to national security, and directed the establishment of USCYBERCOM as a sub-unified command under United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). USCYBERCOM'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).[8]

In response, the USMC established MARFORCYBER[9] in October 2009 (this was complemented by the standing up of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command (FLTCYBER), U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER), and Air Forces Cyber (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)[10] 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.

Subordinate Units

[edit | edit source]

Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group

[edit | edit source]

MCCOG[11] directs global Network Operations (NETOPS) and computer network defense of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN)[12] 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)[13] 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[12]
  • 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

Marine Corps Cyber Warfare Group

[edit | edit source]

MCCYWG[14] 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 USCYBERCOM.

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

Marine Corps Information Command

[edit | edit source]

The Marine Corps Information Command (MARCOR INFOCOM) [15] 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. [16] MARCOR INFOCOM is not “subordinate” to MARFOR CYBERCOM, but the Commander of MARFORCYBERCOM also serves as the Commanding General (CG) of MARCOR INFOCOM.

MARCOR INFOCOM comprises a headquarters staff and the following units:

List of commanders

[edit | edit source]
No. Commander Term
Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
1Lieutenant General
George J. Flynn		21 January 20102013~2 years, 346 days
2Major General
Vincent R. Stewart		201321 January 2015~2 years, 20 days
3Major General
Daniel J. O'Donohue		21 January 2015September 2015~223 days
4Major General
Loretta E. Reynolds		September 20152 July 2018~2 years, 304 days
5Major General
Matthew G. Glavy		2 July 20187 July 20213 years, 5 days
6Major General
Ryan P. Heritage		7 July 202122 March 20242 years, 259 days
7Major General
Joseph A. Matos III		22 March 2024Incumbent2 years, 92 days

References

[edit | edit source]
  1. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  3. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  4. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  5. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  6. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  8. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  9. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  10. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  11. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  12. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  13. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  14. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).

See also

[edit | edit source]
Retrieved from "http://70.231.62.181/index.php?title=Marine_Corps_Forces_Cyberspace_Command&oldid=12438898"