Critical Review of the U.S. Marine Corps' Space Cadre Strategy

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Abstract:

The National Space Human Capital Resource Strategy of February 2004 required the services to develop and manage a service unique cadre of space professionals to support their unique mission requirements. To date, the Marine Corps space cadre consists of only active and reserve officers, with billets identified for only active duty officers. If the Marine Corps is going to effectively incorporate space power, it must develop a human capital resource strategy and plan that includes officers, enlisted, active duty, reservists, and civilians. Failure to develop and execute such a plan will put Marine Corps success on the 21st century battlefield at risk. The Army, Navy, and Air Force have developed Space Human Capital Resource Strategies and implemented plans with varying degrees of success. This research project reviews the national guidance for space professional development and each services response and success. It then investigates the applicability of the other services successes to the Marine Corps and concludes with recommendations for a way ahead.

Author(s):
Deist, David W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_2.1.2_Develop Strategies; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY RESERVES, *MARINE CORPS, *SPACE ENVIRONMENTS, *MILITARY TRAINING, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, MILITARY STRATEGY, MISSION PROFILES, MILITARY PLANNING, MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS, OFFICER PERSONNEL, ACTIVE DUTY, SPACE SYSTEMS, NATIONAL SECURITY, RISK, LEADERSHIP
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Astrophysics
Keyword(s):
*PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGY RESEARCH PROJECT, SPACE CADRE
Report Date:
2007 Mar 30
Creation Date:
2007 Jul 03