Combat Operations Center (COC)

Overview

A Marine Corps Systems Command Program of Record

Combat Operations Centers (COCs) are mobile, modular command and control centers designed to support Marines wherever they are deployed. COCs 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.

COC systems are supporting Marine forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and supporting Marines pre-deployment training and testing in the United States. Additionally, the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) has ordered 37 additional systems to be built in 2005.

General Dynamics is integrating computerized intelligence, information and communication systems into a low risk COC design that will:

• increase operational capability and mission effectiveness
• enhance situational awareness Marine, Joint and Coalition systems
• preserve resources (including human life)
• facilitate training

Ground commanders at all echelons will benefit from General Dynamics’ aggressive efforts to incorporate operational flexibility for quick, safe deployment.