MCO 5400.52 — Department Of The Navy Deputy Chief Information Officer Marine Corps Roles...

MCO 5400.52 governs Marine Corps roles and responsibilities for enterprise-wide information technology execution, investment, and interoperability.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5400.52
  • Title: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER MARINE CORPS ROLES...
  • Date: 7 Jan 2010
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: Current

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It addresses IT management, acquisition and development, capital planning, portfolio management, and interoperability with Joint and Naval IT. It requires coordination of IT investments and the management of Marine Corps IT systems acquisition and development processes.

Topics covered

  • IT interoperability
  • enterprise-wide IT execution
  • IT acquisition and development
  • IT capital planning
  • IT portfolio management
  • Marine Corps IT systems
  • COOP information services

Questions and answers

What is the primary role of the Director C4?

The primary role of the Director, Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) is to serve as the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) for Marine Corps enterprise-wide IT execution and investment strategies. (paragraph 1)

What does reference (c) establish for IT management?

Reference (c) establishes policies for DoD information resources management, including IT, and delineates authorities, duties, and responsibilities for DoD information resources management activities. (paragraph 1)

What must the Marine Corps do to support COOP at alternate sites?

Ensure essential information services in support of Marine Corps COOP are available to alternate sites of HQMC activities,major subordinate commands, and installations. (paragraph 3)

How must IT capital planning and investment be coordinated?

Coordinate the IT capital planning and ~ investment process for the selection, control, and evaluation of IT investments in coordination with the PPBE system, acquisition process, requirements processes, and references (a) and (h). (paragraph 1)

What process must be established and managed for Marine Corps IT investments?

Establish, implement, and manage the Marine Corps IT Capital Planning and Investment Control Process in accordance with references (a) and (h). (paragraph 1)

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