The ATLASS II+ System ... not quite ready to be fielded

Article Abstract:

The Asset Tracking Logistics and Supply System (ATLASS) II+ is being fully developed and will replace the existing ATLASS I mainframe-based supply, maintenance and material readiness system of the Marine Corps. ATLASS II+ is designed to be a flexible, responsive, user-friendly, personal computer-based system. However, it has not been able to meet performance requirements because of limitations in the existing network capacity provided by Marine air-ground task force command, control, communications, computers and intelligence tactical communications capability at battalion- and regimental-size units.

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Basic communications - the combat order

Article Abstract:

The Marine Corps does not appear to have a thorough understanding of the five-paragraph situation, mission, execution, administration/logistics, command/signal (SMEAC) order across its ranks. Most new Marines do not know what SMEAC is or how to properly use it. Yet SMEAC is designed to enable Marines to communicate in a common language, such that they understand what is required of them and the task at hand regardless of their military occupational specialty. This flaw must be corrected if Marines are to properly execute the orders process as taught.

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Retaining our fixed-wing pilots

Article Abstract:

The US Marine Corps is losing its fixed-wing pilots at a rate that is 2.7 times the historical average. FY 1999 saw the departure of 75 fixed-wing pilots from the service, a big jump from the average of 35 prior to FY1996. The attrition in the number of active service pilots is not due to low pay nor loyalty. The basic issue of dissatisfaction has been traced to the inavailability of aircraft that has reduced the amount of time a Marine pilot is given to become proficient in his job.

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