3d Qtr FY-18 CMC's Innovation Challenge Results

1.  Congratulations to the winner, runner-up, and all submitters of the 3D QTR FY-18 CMC's Innovation challenge.  The Intelligence Integration Division (IID) received 54 submissions which included Marines, Sailors and government civilians.<br>
2.  Following this notification, IID will contact the challenge winner and runner-up to discuss the process for implementation of their proposals.  The initial meeting will involve refining the proposals and developing a plan of action and milestones.  The challenge winner will be invited to Marine Corps Base Quantico, where he/she will be personally recognized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration (DC CDI), and Commanding General, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory/Futures Directorate.<br>
3.  The Innovation Challenge winner (name, rank, unit, idea title):  Walker Mills, 1stLt, 2d BN 1st Mar, Maps on Demand for Small Unit Leaders.<br>
4.  The Innovation Challenge runner-up (name, rank, unit, idea title):  Gregg Curley, Maj, SVC Co H&S BN, Cluster Sensors<br>
5.  Funding for travel involving the Innovation Challenge winner will be provided by DC CDI.<br>
6.  Submissions not selected by IID will be available for appropriate Headquarters Marine Corps agencies for further consideration.<br>
7.  The next CMC's Innovation Challenge is sponsored by the Force Protection Integration Division and will be announced in July 2018.  Details may be found in reference B.<br>
8.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration.