RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY20 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD #3 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR FY21 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD #1
Date Signed: 10/30/2020 | MARADMINS Number: 651/20
MARADMINS : 651/20

R 291555Z OCT 20
MARADMIN 651/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY20 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD #3 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR FY21 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD #1//
REF/A/MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI/R 271900Z AUG 18//
REF/B/DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/-/25SEP08//
NARR/REF A ANNOUNCED RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY20 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD #2 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR FY20 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD #3. REF B IS MCO 3902.1D, MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS)//
POC/DAVID SADLIER/GS15/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8181/EMAIL: DAVID.SADLIER@USMC.MIL//
POC/LISA R.WATTS/GS13/OAD/-/TEL: 703-784-8189/EMAIL: LISA.WATTS@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Per reference (A), this message announces the results of the 3RD QTR FY20 and announces the FY21 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD #1 Call for Studies. 
2.  Tier I nominations are those considered appropriate, and meet the criteria provided in reference (B) as delineated by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) and Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration (DC, CD and I).  These nominations will commence as studies as soon as possible. Tier II nominations are those found to be analytically sound, but either 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.  Modernizing the Training and Readiness Matrix for Fifth Generation Aircraft (DC, AVN)
3.B.  MUX TACAIR Study (DC, CD and I)
3.C.  Kansas City IT Center Optimization (DC, CD and I)
3.D.  Cost Benefit Analysis of Reconfiguration and Relocation of RC Squadrons to East Cost AC Squadrons (DC, CD and I)
3.E.  Proactive Development of an Analytic Baseline and Library of Analytical Models (DC, CD and I)
3.F.  MCIPAC and 3d MLG Reorganization and Mission Analysis (DC, CD and I)
3.G.  Analytical Support to MCWL Wargaming (DC, CD and I)
3.H.  Force Design 2030 Infantry Battalion Lethality and Survivability (DC, CD and I)
3.I.  Force Flow Issues of the MLR Establishing in the Littoral Operating Environment (DC, CD and I)
3.J.  FY 21 NCIP-MC C5ISR-T (DC, CD and I)
3.K.  FY 21 NCIP-MC Counter Air (DC, CD and I)
3.L.  Targeted Incentive System for Retention (DC, M and RA)
3.M.  Expeditionary Warfare Performance to Plan (DC, P and R)
3.N.  ID Opportunities to Leverage USMC Tools and Capabilities to Gain strategic Advantages in Long Term Great Power Competition (CG, I MEF)
3.O.  Impacts of Force Design 2030 on USMC Missions in the USEUCOM AOR (CG, II MEF)
3.P.  Force Design Impact on III MEF Operations (III MEF)
3.Q.  Developing a Naval Approach to Global Force Management (GFM) (CG, MARFORCOM)
3.R.  Linking Installation and FMF Readiness (LIFR) (CG, MCICOM)
3.S.  Optimize Live Virtual Constructive Training for more Effective Naval Integration (CG, TECOM)
3.T.  Identifying any Barriers to Advancement and Retention for People of Color and Female Marine Officers and Enlisted (DIR, MCSTAFF)
4.  The following studies are Tier II:
4.A.  Course of Action Selection in the POM Process (DC, P&R)
4.B.  ID Requirements for Tactical Organic Sensing Caps to Achieve Local MDA in Support of Naval Sea Control and Sea Denial Campaigns (CG, I MEF)
4.C.  Developing a Fires C2 Network “mesh” for Application to Maritime Operations in USEUCOM (CG, II MEF)
4.D.  USMC C2 Interoperability for Fires Approval and Air Space Control (CG, III MEF)
4.E.  FD2030 Infantry Battalion Command and Control System Resiliency (DC, CD and I)
4.F.  Understanding Requirements to Sustain the Naval Expeditionary Force above the MLR Level (CG, MARFOROPAC)
5.  The Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD) government study lead appointed to oversee each accepted 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 by the Director, External Analysis Division, OAD. 
6.  Marine Corps Commands and Activities that have commissioned studies and analysis outside of the Marine Corps Studies System (MCSS) are required to notify OAD of such initiatives, to include the purpose and scope of their respective efforts.  Additionally, electronic copies of completed studies and analytical efforts shall be provided to OAD for inclusion into the MCSS repository.  This can be accomplished by emailing: oad_studies@usmc.mil.
7.  This message also announces the MCSS Call for Studies for the FY21 Studies Review Board #1 and solicits nominations for relevant and impactful studies. The nomination period is the date this message is published through 15 January 2021 with the Studies Review Board (SRB) scheduled for 21 January 2021.
7.A.  Nominations may be submitted at any time; however, studies that are not an immediate priority may be held to the next SRB. Once a nomination has been submitted, you will be contacted within ten business days to begin the nomination refining process.  
7.B.  Study nominations related to direction and guidance contained in the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance will be given precedence over all others. Specifically, priority will be given to study nominations in the areas of; force design, warfighting, education and training, Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations, amphibious warfare, naval integration, manned-unmanned teams, anti-air, anti-ship, Marine Littoral Regiment, pre-positioning, logistics in the Fleet Marine Force, objective network, command and leadership, talent management, and core values.
7.C.  Study nominations are to be submitted digitally at the OAD IntelShare portal: https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/OAD/SitePages/Submit Study Nomination.aspx.  If you do not have an Intelink account, you can create one at the Intelink hompage: https://intelink.gov.  For technical difficulties related to the portal, please email: OAD_Studies@usmc.mil.
8.  Assistance and consultation in shaping study nominations is available from the Branch Head, Analysis Branch, OAD, Mr. David Sadlier at david.sadlier@usmc.mil.  To obtain additional information regarding OAD study nomination submissions, please visit http//www.mccdc.marines.mil/Units/OAD/Marine-Corps-Study-System.aspx.
9.  Questions regarding the MCSS process may be directed to Lisa Watts, email:  lisa.watts@usmc.mil.
10.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric M. Smith, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration.//