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 Unit Operations Centers (UOCs) are mobile, modular
command and control centers designed to support Marines wherever they
are deployed. UOCs will be the focal point of decision-making during
all phases of ground warfare, allowing Marine forces to digitally
collect, process, and disseminate tactical data. Unit Operations
Centers (UOC) modular command and control centers are supporting
Marine forces.
The systems comprised of tents, trailers, power generators,
radio systems and tactical hardware, workstations, large screen
display walls, tactical data systems, secure and non secure voice over
IP and data communications and mission critical software. The UOC is
designed to set-up in 40 minutes. The recent acquisition introduced
upgrades that enable the units to interface with a wider variety of
Marine Corps communications assets, as well as provide a smaller
“footprint” for easier transportation and less space requirement for
set up.
Eight systems have been deployed with the USMC in OIF.
The Marine Corps Systems Command deployed 15 systems and procured
additional 37 through 2005 to equip units at battalion and regimental
level. In October 2005, the Marine Corps completed Operational Testing
and Evaluation (OT&E) of systems, the last milestone required for
full-rate production. The Corps' OT&E was coordinated with the 1st
Marine Regiment; 1st Battalion, 1st Marines; and 1st Battalion, 11th
Marines who operated UOCs in Iraq and recently returned from duty
there. Following the completion of OT&E, options for additional 50 systems were exercised in December
05; all 102 deliveries are scheduled for completion by June 2007.
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