ADAPTING UKRAINE'S PLEO SATCOM STRATEGIES FOR MARINE CORPS ARTILLERY UNITS IN EXPEDITIONARY ADVANCED BASE OPERATIONS
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Authors
Schaidle, Zachary J.
Subjects
proliferated low Earth orbit
pLEO
Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations
EABO
communications
tactical data networks
sea denial
fire support
Ukraine
Marine Corps
expeditionary
proliferated
tactics
tactical communications
advanced based operations
stand-in forces
SIF
long range strike
ground based anti-ship missiles
NMESIS
artillery
pLEO
Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations
EABO
communications
tactical data networks
sea denial
fire support
Ukraine
Marine Corps
expeditionary
proliferated
tactics
tactical communications
advanced based operations
stand-in forces
SIF
long range strike
ground based anti-ship missiles
NMESIS
artillery
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MacKinnon, Douglas J.
Date of Issue
2024-06
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis investigates the potential integration of commercial satellite communications, particularly proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO) systems, into the operational strategies of the U.S. Marine Corps artillery forces. Inspired by the Ukrainian military's successful use of such technology in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the research examines the compatibility of commercial satcom solutions with the Marine Corps' emerging warfighting concepts. It examines the Ukrainian military's employment of commercial satcom for mobility, coordination, and enabling advanced kill chains within Russian weapon ranges, drawing parallels to the requirements of the U.S. Marine Corps in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO). The study provides a detailed analysis of how pLEO systems enhanced Ukrainian fires capabilities against Russian forces and explores how similar applications could benefit the Marine Corps. By investigating military publications, case studies from the Ukrainian conflict, and insights into commercial space technology trends, the thesis aims to offer practical recommendations for integrating pLEO satcom into USMC artillery operations. The findings are expected to influence future doctrinal developments and operational planning for the USMC, emphasizing the operational value of pLEO satellite communications for artillery units operating in modern distributed warfare environments.
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