Col Christopher A. Passerella
Director, Information Maneuver DivisionHQMCColonel Chris Passerella, Director of the Information Maneuver Division (IMD), was commissioned in 2005 following his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. In his current role, he leads the Information Maneuver (17xx) Occupational Field, co-leads DYNAMIS Pillar 3, and integrates these critical activities across the Fleet Marine Force. His distinguished career in intelligence and information warfare includes pivotal deployments to Iraq, as well as operations within the AFRICOM and CENTCOM areas of responsibility. His extensive experience features counter-terrorism operations at the National Security Agency and service as a liaison officer with the British Royal Marines. He previously led SIGINT, Electronic Warfare, and Cyber Plans at Headquarters Marine Corps, and held key ODNI roles focused on the China Mission. He holds advanced degrees from George Washington University and the Eisenhower School.
Next-Gen Combined Arms: Integrating Information Effects into Modern Operations
This panel explores the critical evolution of the combined arms concept, focusing on how commanders and staffs must leverage modern, converged network…This panel explores the critical evolution of the combined arms concept, focusing on how commanders and staffs must leverage modern, converged networks and intelligence to seamlessly integrate non-kinetic information effects—such as cyber operations,…This panel explores the critical evolution of the combined arms concept, focusing on how commanders and staffs must leverage modern, converged networks and intelligence to seamlessly integrate non-kinetic information effects—such as cyber operations, electronic warfare, and psychological operations—with traditional kinetic fires to achieve decision dominance in multi-domain environments. The Deputy Commandant for Information and his senior leader…This panel explores the critical evolution of the combined arms concept, focusing on how commanders and staffs must leverage modern, converged networks and intelligence to seamlessly integrate non-kinetic information effects—such as cyber operations, electronic warfare, and psychological operations—with traditional kinetic fires to achieve decision dominance in multi-domain environments. The Deputy Commandant for Information and his senior leaders will discuss the tactical application of information advantage in contested environments.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
