Joint interoperability test and evaluation for the commander
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The Department of Defense Interoperability Communications Exercise (DICE), an annual and sole exercise of the DoD, focuses on assessing the degree of interoperability of a 'typical' joint task force (JTF) using new versions of hardware and software employed in a joint transmission, switching and information systems network. Some of the typical objectives of DICE that include interoperability, system certification, network system control and training are presented.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2005
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Joint close air support training transformation
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The 5th December 2001 incident that killed 3 US Special Forces soldiers and injured 20 in Afghanistan highlights the danger of friendly fire during joint close air support (JCAS) mission. JCAS training transformation through the joint national training capability (JNTC) that is imperative to achieve standardized application of JCAS tactics and techniques is discussed.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2004
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Total force and joint integration
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The Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) members received annual training and integrate to support their respective commands during crisis, contingency and war. Meanwhile, since September 11, 2001, 500 intelligence IMA marines are integrated to support global war on terrorism (GWOT) requirements.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2005
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