CAC2S currently interfaces with USMC air surveillance radars using high bandwidth, Local Area Networks (LANs) that are connected by tactical fiber optic cables. This approach limits radar emplacement to locations within relatively close proximity to CAC2S. Connectivity between CAC2S and USMC radars using fielded data radios/wireless

CAC2S consolidates the existing functionality of seven Marine Air Command and Control Systems into one system. CAC2S is replacing the Marine Corps 1960's-era Air Command and Control System and has already begun fielding, with dozens of units to come.

Developed as a US Navy PEO IWS-6 product; the Marine Corps leverages Navy core components including software - adapts software and includes USMC-peculiar equipment/hardware...

Sep 9, 2020 · CAC2S modernizes the Marine Corps aviation command and control capability used by the Aviation Combat Element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, replacing dissimilar systems and...

Sep 12, 2013 · Phase 2 of the CAC2S program will eventually replace the remaining legacy and Phase 1 equipment at the MASS and MACS agencies, as well as provide the Tactical Air Command Center (TACC) CAC2S...

Aug 22, 2019 · CAC2S demonstrated that it was both operationally effective and operationally suitable to support the primary mission areas for all three agencies – direct air support for the DASC, control aircraft and missiles for the TAOC, and C2 aviation and planning support for the MAGTF commander in the TACC.

Oct 8, 2014 · For military commanders, maintainers and boots on the ground, the Common Aviation Command Control System (CAC2S) Phase II is a dream come true. For the Marine Corps, it is the way of the...

Nov 17, 2017 · The Marine Corps wanted their next-generation command and control system to improve timeliness in all aspects of the mission. CAC2S met over 1900 specific standards in testing, including the system’s quick setup time and ability to track inputs from a …

Sep 8, 2020 · CAC2S modernizes aviation command and control equipment and improves interoperability among Marine Air Command and Control squadrons, Marine Air-Ground Task Force assets and joint agencies....

Jul 7, 2011 · The CAC2S will encompass the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) missions and functions, replacing the current C2 suites of equipment to effectively integrate Marine...