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OPINION: The Final Word

Copyright vectorwin/AdobeStock veraging these technologies at every level of operations. This operational ef? ciency with the stroke of a pen, while instant- is why the RDC is working and has worked with organiza- ly improving morale and retention as the service continues to tions such as the US Navy, National Reconnaissance Of? ce answer its nation’s call to action. The future outlined in the (NRO), and US Marines Corps under the TriSevice Strategy TriService Strategy is slowly beginning to take shape. If all and related research agreements to improve interoperability goes according to plan, the Coast Guard of tomorrow, will between a? oat units. The RDC believes that by providing absolutely not look like the Coast Guard of today. Semper hard hitting and relevant research results, our organization Paratus!

raises our standard of excellence and value not only to the

US Coast Guard, but also to taxpayers. Our Coast Guard personnel whether ashore or a? oat should expect nothing * The opinions expressed are those of the author's. They do less that real time solutions, tailored to ful? ll operational re- not purport to re? ect the opinions or views of the publisher.

quirements and challenges at the speed of need. The Coast

Guard’s C5ISC has already authorized the purchase of more

The Author than 90 Starlink terminals for the Fleet. The only obstacles

Riley to even broader application of the technology are necessary

Robert Riley is the Information Technology testing and approval in accordance with the Department of & Networks Branch Chief at the USCG

Defense’s Risk Management Framework (RMF). Sustained

Research and Development Center. He funding will also present its challenges, but if the USCG retired from the U.S. Navy as an Of? cer continues with its phased approach, in addition to recouping in 2016 after 26.5 years of service. After funding by sunsetting antiquated systems such as a few men- retirement he worked in industry in the tioned above, this technology will pay for itself in relatively areas of software development, AR/VR, electronic warfare and intelligence. short order. Imagine, in one fell swoop, the USCG improving 74 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • November 2023

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