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DoD information networks; prepare to, and when directed, conduct The Relationship between U.S. Army Cyber Command and Second
full-spectrum military cyberspace operations to enable actions in Army began in 2010. From its establishment in October 2010 to
all domains; ensure U.S./Allied freedom of action in cyberspace; March 2014, Army Cyber Command perpetuated the lineage and
and deny the same to our adversaries. honors of the inactive Second Army, which traced its history to World
War I. In March 2014, the Army activated a new unit designated
The USCYBERCOM commander is also the director of the NSA and Second Army that resulted in the Second Army’s lineage and honors
chief of CSS, though the organizations perform different critical being withdrawn from Army Cyber Command and assigned to the
functions. The command has three focus areas: defend DoD newly activated unit. The Commander of Army Cyber Command was
information networks, provide support to combatant commanders designated as the Commander of Second Army, a Direct Reporting
for execution of their missions around the world, and strengthen Unit of the Chief Information Officer/G-6, Headquarters, Department
our nation’s ability to withstand and respond to cyber-attack. of the Army (HQDA), to optimize the Army’s force structure in
support of Army Cyber Command’s mission.
USCYBERCOM is designing the cyber force structure, training
requirements and certification standards that will enable the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command
services to build the cyber force required to execute our assigned 9800 Savage Road
missions. The command also works closely with interagency Public Affairs Officer: MARFORCYBER_PAO@usmc.mil
and international partners to ensure the nation’s cybersecurity
efforts and resources are coordinated while ensuring the best U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER)
support to joint military operations. The command does this in was established in October of 2009 as the Service Cyber Component
to U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).
compliance with all laws, respecting the civil liberties and privacy
of U.S. persons. MARFORCYBER’s mission is to conduct full spectrum Cyberspace
Operations, to include operating and defending the Marine
Service Cyber Components affiliated with USCYBERCOM, and Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN), conducting Defensive
maintaining a presence at Fort Meade, include Army Cyber Cyberspace Operations, and when directed, conducting
Command, the Navy’s Fleet Cyber Command, Air Forces Cyber Offensive Cyberspace Operations in support of the Marine Air-
and the Marine Forces Cyber Command. Ground Task Force (MAGTF), Joint, and Coalition Forces in order
to enable freedom of action across all warfighting domains, and
U.S. Army Cyber Command deny the same to adversaries. MARFORCYBER is comprised of
8543 6th Armored Cavalry Road a command element and two subordinate units: Marine Corps
Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) and Marine Corps
U.S. Army Cyber Command was established Oct. 1, 2010, as the
Army force component headquarters supporting U.S. Cyber Cyberspace Warfare Group (MCCYWG).
Command. Army Cyber Command consolidates the operations MARFORCYBER was established to shape the tools, doctrine,
of numerous elements that previously reported to U.S. Army processes, and capabilities to ensure Marine Cyber Mission Teams
Network Enterprise Technology Command, U.S. Army Intelligence support USCYBERCOM and the Joint Force, while also ensuring
and Security Command, and 1st Information Operations MAGTFs achieve victory on the modern battlefield. MARFORCYBER
Command, creating a unified operations center responsible for is the physical manifestation of the Corps’ commitment to
all Army networks. providing unique skills and capabilities to the MAGTF, the Joint
Force, and our allies.
Army Cyber Command headquarters is located at Fort Belvoir, VA.,
with staff elements assigned to Fort Meade. Army Cyber Command Consolidated Defense Adjudication Facility
is the Army’s lead for all missions, actions, and functions related to
cyberspace. It’s responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, The Department of Defense (DoD) Consolidated Adjudications
synchronizing, directing, and conducting network operations and Facility (CAF) is the sole authority to determine security clearance
the defense of all Army networks. eligibility of non-Intelligence agency DoD personnel occupying
sensitive positions and/or requiring access to classified material
When directed, Army Cyber Command also conducts cyberspace including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The DoD
operations in support of full spectrum operations to ensure CAF customer base includes all military service members, military
freedom of action in cyberspace, and to deny the same to our applicants, civilian employees, and consultants affiliated with the
adversaries. We operate and defend all Army networks around the Department of Defense, to include the staff of the United States
globe and prepare for full-spectrum cyber operations to support Senate and House of Representatives, the Congressional Budget
our forces worldwide. Office, the United States Capitol Police, selected judicial staff,
DoD personnel at the White House, and contractor personnel
The command serves as the Army’s single point of contact for under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The CAF
reporting and assessing Army cyberspace incidents, events, and executes its mission in accordance with appropriate laws, DoD
operations, and for synchronizing the Army’s responses. regulations and policy.

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