Phoenix Cast Future of Comm Part 2
Sep 12, 2025
This conversation features John Henderson and Glenn Berdela, Commanding Officers of key communications battalions, who share their expertise in military communication. They discuss the evolution of technology in military operations and the importance of teamwork for combat readiness. The pair dive into integrating joint force strategies and modernizing military operations, highlighting the significance of adapting to contemporary demands. They also touch on the challenges young Marines face in a changing environment, all while throwing in some entertaining college football rivalries.
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Convergence Requires One Coherent Effort
- McKeel convergence must unify McSEN, installation comms, and the tactical grid under shared core services.
- The core challenge is syncing operations, security and command relationships across those three domains.
Translate Structure Cuts Into People Math
- When discussing structural changes, convert 'lines of structure' into real people and model the manpower math before decisions.
- Account for fill rates and PCS timing to avoid unintended capability gaps after divestments.
Make Watch Floors And DCO Operational
- Operationalize battalion watch floors and defensive cyber teams to act as regional quarterbacks for core services and DCO tasks.
- Give Network Battalions taskable DCO capabilities to relieve MCOG and accelerate regional response.