Spring 2026 Marine Corps Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Enterprise Executive Steering Committee Operational Advisory Group

1. This message announces the convening of Spring 2026 
Marine Corps Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance 
Enterprise Executive Steering Committee Operational Advisory Group 
(MCISREESC OAG). IAW the ref, the DC I and Director of Intelligence
(DIRINT) will convene the MCISRE ESC OAG from 20 to 24 April 2026 at
the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA), Quantico, VA. 
Expected attendees include Executive Steering Council (ESC) and 
their E-8/E-9 counterpart. Intelligence and force development 
professionals from DC DC&I, TECOM, MCWL, and MARCORSYSCOM are 
likewise invited to attend. Members of other services and commands 
will be invited by exception.
1.a.  DIRINT requests attendance by "actuals" whenever possible.
Please ensure all command representatives are empowered to make
decisions on their principle's behalf.
2. Agenda.
2.a. OAG in-processing and registration will occur until 0800 
on Monday 20 April 2026. Sessions will begin at 0800, with the
DIRINT present to address the group. Monday through Thursday
will be full days. Friday 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 for this OAG is to align enterprise-wide efforts 
with strategic priorities and influence the force development and 
design enterprise via the Capability Portfolio Management (CPM) 
process through the Capability Portfolio Integration Board (CPIB)/ 
Capability Portfolio Review Board (CPRB) for POM-29. 
Furthermore, the OAG will focus on addressing capability gaps 
across intelligence disciplines; fostering cross-refining 
Communities of Practice (COP) outputs; and enhancing accountability
and communication across all governance levels to ensure MCISRE
remains adaptable 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 Marine Corps Base
(MCB) Quantico, VA, may be made by contacting The Crossroads 
INN: 703-630-4444; Toll Free, 800-965-9511 or 
reservations@crossroadinnquantico.com. 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%3a7bfc6990211c4cdba9572223a56b77ad%40thread.tacv2/
oag%20(operational%20advisory%20group)?groupid=128a592e-37dd-456d-80
9b-4db93f353bee&tenantid=f4c44cda-18c6-46b0-80f2-e290072444fd.
Attendees must register for the event via the Nipernet registration 
form, (link on the available on the Teams channel above). 
3.c. Attire: Woodland MARPAT (sleeves up) for Marines and Business
attire for all others for the duration of 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/TF/HCS/G to enable
unescorted access to the MCIA facilities. Send SCI and Collateral 
visit request via DISS to SMO code: MS51223 NLT 6 April 2026.
Identify "MCISRE OAG" as the purpose for the visit. Reminder: if 
you are not read into HCS and G, 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 M. G. Carter,
Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.