R 281813Z MAR 25 MARADMIN 172/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY25 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD (SRB) #1 AND UPDATE TO THE MCSS// REF/A/MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI/R 021525Z OCT 24// REF/B/DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/-/27JUN22// NARR/REF A ANNOUNCED RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) FY24 STUDIES REVIEW BOARD (SRB) #2 AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR FY25 SRB #1. REF B IS MCO 3902.1E, MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS)// POC/ALEXANDRA KINDELL/GS13/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8346/EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/CHRISTOPHER L BLAIR/GS13/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8343/EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Per reference (A), this message announces the results of the FY25 SRB #1 and provides an update to the MCSS. 2. Approved studies are categorized as Tier I or Tier II. Tier I nominations are those considered appropriate for analysis and meet the criteria provided in reference (A). These study nominations will be commenced as soon as possible. Tier II nominations are those found to be appropriate for analysis but cannot be executed with available resources and/or require further development (e.g., refinement of study scope). 3. The following study nominations are Tier I (sponsor in parentheses). 3.a. Littoral Distribution Marine Corps Logistics Watercraft in a Contested Littoral Environment (DC CD&I) 3.b. Marine Air Ground Taskforce O6 Commands Sensing Gaps (DC CD&I) 3.c. Future Maintenance and Logistics Ship to Replace Legacy T-AVB (DC CD&I) 3.d. All Domain Protection of Ground Combat Tactical Vehicles (DC CD&I) 3.e. Enterprise Equipment to Maintainer Ratio Study (DC CD&I) 3.f. Implications of Force Design on Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training Requirements and Training Systems (TECOM) 3.g. Operational Plan Informed Shipping Requirements to Inform Service Level Littoral Mobility Bridging Solution Planning (III MEF) 3.h. 2d MEB Combat Service Support Requirement (CLR-2) 3.i. Maritime Fires Process Mapping and Optimization (12th MLR) 4. The following studies are Tier II: 4.a. Data-Informed and Objective Total Force DOTMLPF-C Working Group Assessments (DC CD&I) 4.b. How Do We Buy the Right Billets? (DC CD&I) 4.c. MV-22 Internally Transportable Vehicles and Ultra-Light Vehicle Mobility (DC CD&I) 4.d. Modernization of Marine Corps Aviation Maintenance (DC CD&I) 4.e. Assess Data Flows Suitable for Enterprise and Tactical Cross Domain Solutions to Inform Type, Number, and Placement to Support MAGTF and Enterprise Operations (DC CD&I) 4.f. UAS Training Modernization (DC CD&I) 4.g. III MEF Ground Transport Study (DC CD&I) 4.h. Integration of Economic Analysis to Future Operating Environment Scenario (MCWL) 4.i. Motor Transport Equipment Armor Requirements (DC CD&I) 4.j. Integration of Emerging Manufacturing Technologies in OPLAN Informed Scenarios (III MEF) 4.k. Defensive Cyberspace Operations Analytic Framework (MARFORCYBER) 4.l. Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and 21st Century Amphibious Operations during Exercise Atlantic Alliance 2025 (MARFORCOM) 4.m. Marine Littoral Regiment Comprehensive Maintenance and Maintainer Ecosystem (3d MLR) 5. The Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD) study lead appointed to oversee each accepted Tier I study will contact the agency POC as provided in the study nomination to prepare for study execution. Those study nominations not listed above were declined for execution. POCs for declined study nominations will be contacted via email. For all questions regarding the study nomination process, email: OAD(underscore)studies(at)usmc.mil. 6. Update to the MCSS. The MCSS is currently undergoing a process review. When appropriate a MARADMIN shall be released with further guidance related to the MCSS and as applicable to the study nomination process. 7. If you have any questions related to this MARADMIN or the MCSS please contact us at OAD(underscore)Studies(at)usmc.mil. 8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//