2026 MARINE CORPS INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE ENTERPRISE OPERATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP


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  1. This message announces the convening of the 2026  Marine Corps Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Enterprise Operational Advisory Group (MCISRE OAG).  IAW the ref, the DC I, and the Director of Intelligence (DIRINT) will convene the MCISRE OAG from 14 to 18 September 2026 at The Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA), Quantico, VA. Expected attendees include the Executive Steering Council (ESC) and Executive Steering Advisory Group (ESAG), O-5 Intelligence Commanders,  Community of Practice (CoP) Sponsors, and Force Development  professionals from the offices of DCs CD&I/PAE-MC, and TECOM, are  likewise invited to attend. Members of other services and commands  will be invited by exception. Space is limited to these individuals.  VTC dial-in will be provided. Intent is to maximize participation. 1.a.  DIRINT requests attendance by "actuals" whenever possible. Please ensure all command representatives are empowered to make decisions on their principals behalf.
  2. Agenda. 2.a. OAG in-processing and registration will occur until 0800  on Monday, 14 September 2026. Sessions will take place 0800-1630, Monday through Thursday. Friday's out briefs will conclude by 1200 in order to facilitate travel. The specific agenda will be posted to the OAG teams channel when available. See para 3B for the URL. 2.b. The intent of this OAG is to align enterprise-wide efforts with  strategic priorities and continuously influence force development and design via the Capability Portfolio Management (CPM) process in support of the Capability Portfolio Integration Board (CPIB) and Capability  Portfolio Review Board (CPRB) via the DIRINT. Reflecting the continuous, cyclical nature of CPM and POM development, This OAG will simultaneously focus on monitoring the execution of POM-28, closing out POM-29, and initiating strategic planning for POM-30.  Through this synchronized governance framework, the OAG will address capability gaps across intelligence disciplines, foster cross-refined Community of Practice (CoP) and Community of Interest (CoI) outputs, and enhance accountability and communication across all  levels of the MCISRE to ensure it remains adaptable, resilient, and mission-focused. 2.c. The OAG will include a no-host social in the evening following  one of the OAG workdays. Timing and location to be promulgated  separately with the full agenda.
  3. Administration and Logistics. 3.a. Billeting. Reservations for billeting aboard the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, VA, may be reached by contacting The Inns of the Corps Quantico at 1(703)630-4444, Toll Free at 1(800)965-9511, or via email at [email protected]. Due to high demand, make reservations as early as possible.  3.b. Agenda and read-aheads will be posted when available to the MCISRE teams channel at the following  URL: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/channel/19%3Adod%3A7bfc6990211 c4cdba9572223a56b77ad%40thread.tacv2/OAG%20(Operational%20Advisory%20 Group)?groupId=128a592e-37dd-456d-809b-4db93f353bee&tenantId=f4c44cd a-18c6-46b0-80f2-e290072444fd Attendees must register for the event via the NIPRNet registration  form (link available on the Teams channel above).  3.c. Attire: Woodland MARPAT (sleeves up) for Marines and Business attire for all others throughout the conference.  3.d. Attendees and Commands must comply with MCO 4600.40B concerning the Government Travel Charge Card Program (GTCCP). DTS will  identify the max per diem rate for MCB Quantico, VA. 
  4. Security. 4.a. MCISRE OAG attendees must be cleared for SI/TK/HCS/G/KLM/KLM-R to enable unescorted access to the MCIA facilities. Send SCI and Collateral visit request via DISS to SMO code: MS51223 NLT 4 September 2026. Identify "MCISRE OAG" as the purpose for the visit. Reminder: if  you are not read into HCS, G, KLM, and KLM-R please see your SSO to gain access to ensure unescorted access within MCIA. Cell phones and other portable electronic devices are prohibited in the building. PED storage is limited.
  5. Funding 5.a. Individual Commands will provide TAD funding.
  6. Release authorized by Lieutenant General J. A. Matos III, Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.//