“Tactical Transport” underpins the Marine Corps ability deliver combat power in the form of critical information exchange at relevant speeds. The tactical transport is not a platform or a single network. It is a diverse portfolio of transport options that can be federated and terminated at key sites across the globe. It includes the electromagnetic spectrum, commercial and military space and its orbits, commercial internet service provider(C-ISP) connectivity, DISA’s teleport and optical backbone networks, commercially contracted digital backbone, and regional/base area network infrastructure among others. Effective use of our “Tactical Transport” directly contributes to our commander’s ability to achieve information overmatch in dynamic tactical environments. The advancement of optical relays, full terminal mobility, and proliferation of new orbits, industrial iteration speed and vertically integrated supply chains make “Tactical Transport” a key enabler to achieving an asymmetric advantage in conflict and credible deterrence in competition. This session will provide an update of the importance of Tactical Transport to the warfighters.