Combined Arms Command and Control Training Upgrade System(CACCTUS) is an upgrade to the USMCs Combined Arms Staff Trainer (CAST) facilities. Using the system components and capabilities - simulation, 2D and 3D visuals, interfaced C4I, synthetic terrain, and an After Action Review, the concept of operations for the CACCTUS system is to immerse the trainees in a realistic, scenario-driven environment to enable commanders and their battle staffs to train or rehearse combined arms tactics, techniques and procedures and decision-making processes. The system can currently support training up to and including the regimental level. The CACCTUS project will ultimately provide inter-operability between the CAST and other Marine Corps Air and Ground Training devices. It will provide fire support training for Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) elements up to and including the MEB level. All five CACCTUS training systems will be integrated through a common network architecture and will provide the capability to accomplish distributed training. The CAST training system will be capable of integration with other Marine Corps Air and Ground Training systems in order to provide fire support training to the Fleet Marine Forces.
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Provides a constructive model, scenario driven, simulated environment in which Marines practice teamwork required to command, control and coordinate the use of supporting arms Supports training of Combined Arms Techniques, Tactics and Procedures for all elements of the MAGTF, from individual Fire Support Team up to and including the Marine Expeditionary Brigade Provides an immersive environment that integrates Command and Control systems, provides 2D / 3D visuals, communication elements and After Action Review capability Provides a distributed training capability linking Combined Arms Staff Trainer facilities to allow for larger training events
Provides fire support training for Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) elements up to and including the MEB level.
In CACCTUS, Marines can build complex fire and maneuver packages and submit them to battalion and regimental staffs for approval. Thus, the unit Fire Support Coordination Center (FSCC) and Direct Air Support Center (DASC) train in clearance of missions, coordination of air and fire planning, and control of maneuver in conjunction with supporting arms. Often associated only with Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) preparation, CACCTUS is open to tenant and visiting units to challenge staffs in the art of combined arms.
C41 Gear Systems Supported
Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System
Blue Force Tracker
Joint Tactical Cop Work-Station - Command & Control Personal Computer (JTCWC2PC)
Command Post of the Future (CPOF)
Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System
Camp Pendleton, CA
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
MCAGCC 29 Palms. CA
Camp Hansen, Okinawa, JPN
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