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'''Project Manager Mission Command''' (or '''PM MC''') develops, deploys and sustains integrated Mission Command software capabilities to the Army and Joint forces. PM MC’s support ensures tactical and other unit types are efficiently fielded, effectively trained and professionally supported. Product lines include the areas of maneuver, fires, sustainment, and infrastructure.
Project Manager Mission Command (PM MC) is a component of the [[Program Executive Office Command, Control, and Communications-Tactical]] (PEO C3T) within the [[United States Army]]. PM MC is responsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of integrated Mission Command software capabilities for the Army and Joint forces. The project manager ensures efficient fielding, effective training, and professional support for tactical and other unit types. PM MC’s product lines cover the areas of [[maneuver warfare|maneuver]], [[Fires (military)|fires]], [[principles of sustainment|sustainment]], and [[infrastructure]].


According to PEO C3T, PM MC’s mission statement is to provide intuitive, adaptive mission command and situational awareness capabilities for command posts and platforms. These capabilities enable more effective, agile, and decisive mission execution by commanders and leaders at all levels.<ref>{{cite web |date=2015-08-13 |title=<nowiki>U.S. Army | PEO C3T | Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical</nowiki> |url=http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/ |access-date=2015-10-14 |publisher=Peoc3t.army.mil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226221429/http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/ |archive-date=26 December 2023 }}</ref>
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==About PM MC==
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"PM MC delivers capabilities across the warfighting functions of movement and maneuver, command and control, fires, sustainment, protection, intelligence and engagement. Implementing the Army’s Common Operating Environment, PM MC fields the Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE) and, the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) while facilitating interoperability between CP CE, MCE and other CEs. PM MC uses an agile development process to achieve both near-term deliveries to current systems and longer-term development to enhance mission command capabilities. "<ref name="PM MC"></ref>
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==Alternate definitions==
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The Army’s framework for exercising mission command is the operations process-the major mission command activities performed during operations: planning, preparing, executing, and continuously assessing the operation. <ref name="ADRP5"></ref>

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The concept of mission command is to help Army forces function effectively and accomplish missions. The Army’s primary mission is to organize, train, and equip forces to conduct prompt sustained land combat operations. <ref name="ADRP6"></ref>


==History==
==History==
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{{expand section|date=October 2015}}

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=== About PM MC ===
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"PM MC delivers capabilities across the warfighting functions of movement and maneuver, command and control, fires, sustainment, protection, intelligence, and engagement. Implementing the Army’s Common Operating Environment, PM MC fields the Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE) and, the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) while facilitating interoperability between CP CE, MCE, and other CEs. PM MC uses an agile development process to achieve both near-term deliveries to current systems and longer-term development to enhance mission command capabilities."<ref name="PM MC">{{cite web |date=2015-08-13 |title=U.S. Army &#124; PEO C3T &#124; Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical |url=http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/ |access-date=2015-10-14 |publisher=Peoc3t.army.mil}}</ref>

===PM Battle Command===
===PM Battle Command===
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{{expand section|date=October 2015}}

===PM Mission Command===
===PM Mission Command===
{{expand section|date=October 2015}}
{{expand section|date=October 2015}}

===Merge With Project Manager JBC-P===
===Merge with Project Manager JBC-P===
{{expand section|date=October 2015}}
In May 2014, Project Manager Mission Command merged with Project Manager Joint Battle Command-Platform (PM JBC-P) under Mission Command. PdM JBC-P transitioned into a subordinate product of PM MC.

Col. Michael Thurston, the former project manager for PM JBC-P, assumed command of PM MC. The combined organization will consolidate and simplify the many different digital systems that the military uses.<ref name="merge" />

== PM MC organization ==
== PM MC organization ==
PM MC's product offices are Tactical Mission Command (TMC), Fire Support Command and Control (FSC2), Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P), Strategic Mission Command (SMC), Tactical Digital Media (TDM), and Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE).<ref name="PM MC"></ref>
PM MC's product offices are Tactical Mission Command (TMC), Fire Support Command and Control (FSC2), Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P), Strategic Mission Command (SMC), Tactical Digital Media (TDM), and Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE).<ref name="PM MC" />
* '''Tactical Mission Command''' provides the Army’s core mission command and collaborative environment and maneuver applications, which include Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Command Web, and Common Tactical Vision (CTV) <ref name="TMC"></ref>
* '''Tactical Mission Command''' provides the Army’s core mission command and collaborative environment and maneuver applications, which include Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Command Web, and Common Tactical Vision (CTV)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/tmc.php |title=U.S. Army &#124; PEO C3T &#124; Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical |publisher=Peoc3t.army.mil |date=2015-08-13 |access-date=2015-10-14}}</ref>
* '''Fire Support Command and Control''' provides lethal and non-lethal fires through products including Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), Pocket-Sized Forward Entry Device (PFED), Lightweight Forward Entry Device (LFED), CENTAUR (Lightweight Technical Fire Direction System) and Gun Display Unit-Replacement (GDU-R) <ref name="FSC2"></ref>
* '''Fire Support Command and Control''' provides lethal and non-lethal fires through products including Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), Pocket-Sized Forward Entry Device (PFED), Lightweight Forward Entry Device (LFED), CENTAUR (Lightweight Technical Fire Direction System) and Gun Display Unit-Replacement (GDU-R)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/fsc2.php |title=U.S. Army &#124; PEO C3T &#124; Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical |publisher=Peoc3t.army.mil |date=2015-08-13 |access-date=2015-10-14}}</ref>
* '''Joint Battle Command-Platform'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/jbcp.php |title=U.S. Army &#124; PEO C3T &#124; Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical |publisher=Peoc3t.army.mil |date=2015-08-13 |access-date=2015-10-14}}</ref>
* '''Joint Battle Command-Platform'''<ref name="JBCP"></ref>
* '''Strategic Mission Command''' provides operational and strategic tools through products including Battle Command Common Services (BCCS), Global Command and Control System-Army (GCCS-A), Common Software, Joint Convergence/Multilateral Interoperability Program (MIP), Battle Command and Staff Training (BCST), and Tactical Edge Data Solutions Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (TEDS JCTD).<ref name="SMC"></ref>
* '''Strategic Mission Command''' provides operational and strategic tools through products including Battle Command Common Services (BCCS), Global Command and Control System-Army (GCCS-A), Common Software, Joint Convergence/Multilateral Interoperability Program (MIP), Battle Command and Staff Training (BCST), and Tactical Edge Data Solutions Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (TEDS JCTD).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/smc.php |title=U.S. Army &#124; PEO C3T &#124; Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical |publisher=Peoc3t.army.mil |date=2015-08-13 |access-date=2015-10-14}}</ref>
* '''Tactical Digital Media'''
* '''Tactical Digital Media'''
* '''Command Post Computing Environment'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/cpce.php |title=U.S. Army &#124; PEO C3T &#124; Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical |publisher=Peoc3t.army.mil |date=2015-08-13 |access-date=2015-10-14}}</ref>
* '''Command Post Computing Environment'''<ref name="CPCE"></ref>

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==Alternate definitions==
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The Army’s framework for exercising mission command is the operations process-the major mission command activities performed during operations: planning, preparing, executing, and continuously assessing the operation.<ref>{{cite web |title=ADP 5-0 : The Operations Process |url=http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/adp5_0.pdf |access-date=2015-10-14 |publisher=Armypubs.army.mil |format=PDF}}</ref>

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The concept of mission command is to help Army forces function effectively and accomplish missions. The Army’s primary mission is to organize, train, and equip forces to conduct prompt sustained land combat operations.<ref>{{cite web |title=ADP 6-0 : Mission Command |url=http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/adp6_0.pdf |access-date=2015-10-14 |publisher=Armypubs.army.mil |format=PDF}}</ref>

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==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/ PM MC Public Site]
* [http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/ PM MC Public Site]


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==References==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="ADRP6">http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/adp6_0.pdf>
<ref name="ADRP5">http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/adp5_0.pdf</ref>
<ref name="COLThurston">http://www.army.mil/article/127205/New_PM_Mission_Command_aligns_capabilities_to_support_Force_2025/</ref>
<ref name="PM MC">http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/</ref>
<ref name="TMC">http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/tmc.php</ref>
<ref name="FSC2">http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/fsc2.php</ref>
<ref name="JBCP">http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/jbcp.php</ref>
<ref name="SMC">http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/smc.php</ref>
<ref name="CPCE">http://peoc3t.army.mil/mc/cpce.php</ref>
}}


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Latest revision as of 19:38, 18 June 2024

Project Manager Mission Command
Mission Command logo
CountryUnited States
BranchU.S. Army
TypeResearch and development
Garrison/HQAberdeen Proving Ground
Commanders
Project ManagerCOL Michael J. Thurston[1]

Project Manager Mission Command (PM MC) is a component of the Program Executive Office Command, Control, and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) within the United States Army. PM MC is responsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of integrated Mission Command software capabilities for the Army and Joint forces. The project manager ensures efficient fielding, effective training, and professional support for tactical and other unit types. PM MC’s product lines cover the areas of maneuver, fires, sustainment, and infrastructure.

According to PEO C3T, PM MC’s mission statement is to provide intuitive, adaptive mission command and situational awareness capabilities for command posts and platforms. These capabilities enable more effective, agile, and decisive mission execution by commanders and leaders at all levels.[2]

History

[edit]

About PM MC

[edit]

"PM MC delivers capabilities across the warfighting functions of movement and maneuver, command and control, fires, sustainment, protection, intelligence, and engagement. Implementing the Army’s Common Operating Environment, PM MC fields the Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE) and, the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) while facilitating interoperability between CP CE, MCE, and other CEs. PM MC uses an agile development process to achieve both near-term deliveries to current systems and longer-term development to enhance mission command capabilities."[3]

PM Battle Command

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PM Mission Command

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Merge with Project Manager JBC-P

[edit]

In May 2014, Project Manager Mission Command merged with Project Manager Joint Battle Command-Platform (PM JBC-P) under Mission Command. PdM JBC-P transitioned into a subordinate product of PM MC.

Col. Michael Thurston, the former project manager for PM JBC-P, assumed command of PM MC. The combined organization will consolidate and simplify the many different digital systems that the military uses.[1]

PM MC organization

[edit]

PM MC's product offices are Tactical Mission Command (TMC), Fire Support Command and Control (FSC2), Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P), Strategic Mission Command (SMC), Tactical Digital Media (TDM), and Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE).[3]

  • Tactical Mission Command provides the Army’s core mission command and collaborative environment and maneuver applications, which include Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Command Web, and Common Tactical Vision (CTV)[4]
  • Fire Support Command and Control provides lethal and non-lethal fires through products including Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), Pocket-Sized Forward Entry Device (PFED), Lightweight Forward Entry Device (LFED), CENTAUR (Lightweight Technical Fire Direction System) and Gun Display Unit-Replacement (GDU-R)[5]
  • Joint Battle Command-Platform[6]
  • Strategic Mission Command provides operational and strategic tools through products including Battle Command Common Services (BCCS), Global Command and Control System-Army (GCCS-A), Common Software, Joint Convergence/Multilateral Interoperability Program (MIP), Battle Command and Staff Training (BCST), and Tactical Edge Data Solutions Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (TEDS JCTD).[7]
  • Tactical Digital Media
  • Command Post Computing Environment[8]

Alternate definitions

[edit]

The Army’s framework for exercising mission command is the operations process-the major mission command activities performed during operations: planning, preparing, executing, and continuously assessing the operation.[9]

The concept of mission command is to help Army forces function effectively and accomplish missions. The Army’s primary mission is to organize, train, and equip forces to conduct prompt sustained land combat operations.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "New PM Mission Command aligns capabilities to support Force 2025 | Article | The United States Army". Army.mil. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  2. ^ "U.S. Army | PEO C3T | Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical". Peoc3t.army.mil. 2015-08-13. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Army | PEO C3T | Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical". Peoc3t.army.mil. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  4. ^ "U.S. Army | PEO C3T | Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical". Peoc3t.army.mil. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  5. ^ "U.S. Army | PEO C3T | Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical". Peoc3t.army.mil. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  6. ^ "U.S. Army | PEO C3T | Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical". Peoc3t.army.mil. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  7. ^ "U.S. Army | PEO C3T | Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical". Peoc3t.army.mil. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  8. ^ "U.S. Army | PEO C3T | Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical". Peoc3t.army.mil. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  9. ^ "ADP 5-0 : The Operations Process" (PDF). Armypubs.army.mil. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  10. ^ "ADP 6-0 : Mission Command" (PDF). Armypubs.army.mil. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
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