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MCICOM Campaign of Learning
Supported by MCICOM, the G7 I-neXt branch drives performance and innovation under the Command & Staff Support portfolio and is responsible for accelerating and integrating new and emerging technologies, processes, and organizational adaptations – across the Command – as they relate to design, construction, and management of our installations.

I-neXt Vision
Advance capabilities on Marine Corps installations, support the Force of the 21st Century, and realize the full potential of a "Next Generation Installation."

I-neXt Mission
Identify, pilot, and transition solutions to solve the most pressing problems facing Marine Corps installations through facilitation, consultation, and an innovation-ecosystem of creative partnerships.

I-neXt Values
As stated by our 38th Commandant, “the Marine Corps needs disruptive thinkers who are willing to challenge the status quo.” Built on two of the Marine Corps values: of courage and commitment, I-neXt approaches its work leveraging collaboration, adaptation, and transformation.

What is a “challenge”?
A challenge can be a current or anticipated problem that inhibits/will inhibit the way your Marine Corps organization operates. Challenges may be focused on day-to-day operations or the ability of the installation to support the needs of the future force, considering the way we currently do things or will be expected to do things (e.g., way we are organized, trained, tools we used, policies therein).

Please complete the following form to share information about your challenge. Note: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). If you have questions or need assistance in completing this form, please contact the MCICOM G7 I-neXt team for support: I-neXt_G7@usmc.mil

Title/Rank

Full Name*

Email Address*

Confirm

Phone Number*

Name of Organization*

Primary Installation

List additional installations

Separated by commas

Regional Command*

Additional Regional Commands

Is this a challenge for other regions/installations? If so, please list.

Is there a need for decision or action from HQ MCICOM to support the project or remove barriers? If so, please describe what is needed.

Please list which installation management portfolio this challenge addresses.

Installation Function that this problem relates to

Challenge Title*

Please limit your short title to 10 words.

Strategic Guidance for this Challenge

Select the strategic (i.e., high level) context most closely related to your challenge. Provide additional explanation or context in the boxes below.

Other Guidance

Context

Describe the background surrounding your challenge, including how it impacts other elements of the mission.

Description of Challenge A problem in need of an innovative solution is where the use or application of a conventional solution/capability on the problem results in a harmful outcome that either negates the solution, or provides an obstacle so insurmountable that the cost and energy required to apply the solution becomes prohibitive.

A problem in need of an innovative solution is where the use or application of a conventional solution/capability on the problem results in a harmful outcome that either negates the solution, or provides an obstacle so insurmountable that the cost and energy required to apply the solution becomes prohibitive.

Sponsor/Owner Strategic champion for the project, who may provide guidance or direction to enable its success. The sponsor organization may also be where a solution might transition if it became a program of record or it may provide funding for transition.

Strategic champion for the project, who may provide guidance or direction to enable its success. The sponsor organization may also be where a solution might transition if it became a program of record or it may provide funding for transition.

Government Partner (if applicable)

Primary Commercial Partner (if applicable)

Additional Commercial Partner(s) (if applicable)

Stakeholders Key stakeholders may be any individuals or groups (e.g. USMC organizations, commands, internal stakeholders, external stakeholders) that have an interest in your solution's success.

Key stakeholders may be any individuals or groups (e.g. USMC organizations, commands, internal stakeholders, external stakeholders) that have an interest in your solution's success.

List them separated by commas.

Timeline

1-6 Months
6-12 Months
12-18 Months
Other

Objective #1 Describe an objective you plan to achieve when addressing this challenge and, if possible, what metrics you might use to determine whether you achieved it. What would a Minimum-Viable Product (MVP) look like in beginning to address your challenge?

Describe an objective you plan to achieve when addressing this challenge and, if possible, what metrics you might use to determine whether you achieved it. What would a Minimum-Viable Product (MVP) look like in beginning to address your challenge?

Objective #2

Justification What is the impact if this challenge is not addressed?

Technical Approach to Solution Describe how you might test solution(s) to your challenge through a pilot project. What would you want to see as part of a project aimed at addressing your challenge?

Describe how you might test solution(s) to your challenge through a pilot project. What would you want to see as part of a project aimed at addressing your challenge?

Desired Output Describe your ideal output from a pilot project that aimed to address your challenge.

Examples of Solution Describe an existing process or technology that could solve the problem you identified. Is there a market example?

Is this challenge funded?

Yes
No
Other

If this challenge is already a pilot project, are there any obstacles or setbacks that the effort is currently facing? If so, where are they? Format = Obstacle/Setback (Impact)

Transition Strategy Imagine you tested a solution to your challenge in a pilot project and the outcomes met your needs. What steps might you take to transition from the current way of doing business to your new solution? Are there barriers or additional challenges that the Sponsor/Owner might face in integrating the new solution?

Imagine you tested a solution to your challenge in a pilot project and the outcomes met your needs. What steps might you take to transition from the current way of doing business to your new solution? Are there barriers or additional challenges that the Sponsor/Owner might face in integrating the new solution?

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If you do NOT receive a confirmation email, please notify us at I-neXt_G7@usmc.mil.

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