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30
Apr
2019

A Marine with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit programs a counter-unmanned aircraft system on a Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System during a predeployment training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 13, 2018. The LMADIS and other innovations will be on display during the 54th annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition, held May 6–8 at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Sea-Air-Space Exposition to demonstrate Corps’ world-class innovations April 30, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

Marine Corps Systems Command will feature a collection of high-tech, innovative equipment at the 54th annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition, slated for May 6–8 at the Gaylord...

Matt Gonzales, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication , Marine Corps Systems Command

Marine Corps Systems Command will feature a collection of high-tech, innovative equipment at the 54th annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition, slated for May 6–8 at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

24
Apr
2019

Enhancements underway for Corps’ handheld targeting system April 24, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

The Marine Corps is integrating new technologies into an existing handheld GPS targeting system that helps Marines locate adversaries on the battlefield. Fielded in 2017, the...

Matt Gonzales, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication , Marine Corps Systems Command

The Marine Corps is integrating new technologies into an existing handheld GPS targeting system that helps Marines locate adversaries on the battlefield. Fielded in 2017, the Common Laser Range Finder-Integrated Capability is a handheld target location system that uses an eye-safe laser range finder and algorithms to determine a target’s location. It then transmits that location to the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System or another fire support system.

16
Apr
2019

Marine Corps plans to replace LAV with new, ‘transformational’ ARV April 16, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

The Marine Corps plans to begin replacing its legacy Light Armored Vehicle with a modern Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle late in the next decade. The ARV will be highly mobile,...

Matt Gonzales, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication , Marine Corps Systems Command

The Marine Corps plans to begin replacing its legacy Light Armored Vehicle with a modern Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle late in the next decade. The ARV will be highly mobile, networked, transportable, protected and lethal.

9
Apr
2019

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines use a P-19R to respond to an incident during an exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif, in February 2019. Program Executive Officer Land Systems is currently fielding the P-19R to Marines worldwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

The Corps’ new fire truck is rolling toward FOC April 9, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fight Marines are getting a modernized rig—their first in over 30 years. The P-19R ARFF will be the principal firefighting and crash response vehicle...

Ashley Calingo, PEO Land Systems Public Affairs, Marine Corps Systems Command

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fight Marines are getting a modernized rig—their first in over 30 years. The P-19R ARFF will be the principal firefighting and crash response vehicle for the Marine Air Ground Task Force, and will be able to support all operations where the MAGTF is employed.

4
Apr
2019

3D-printed impeller enhances readiness of Corps’ main battle tank April 4, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

Marine Corps Systems Command recently collaborated with fleet Marines and other organizations to review the successful performance of several 3D-printed impellers used on M1A1...

Matt Gonzales, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication , Marine Corps Systems Command

Marine Corps Systems Command recently collaborated with fleet Marines and other organizations to review the successful performance of several 3D-printed impellers used on M1A1 Abrams tanks at Twentynine Palms, California. The Corps plans to use 3D-printed impellers when the original part wears or becomes inoperable and a new part cannot be received in a timely fashion.

2
Apr
2019

NETT Marines bridging the gap between the past and future of amphibious combat April 2, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

At its core, any Marine Corps New Equipment Training Team is responsible for—as the name suggests—arming Marines with the knowledge and skills they need to operate and...

Ashley Calingo, PEO Land Systems Public Affairs, Marine Corps Systems Command

At its core, any Marine Corps New Equipment Training Team is responsible for—as the name suggests—arming Marines with the knowledge and skills they need to operate and maintain new equipment to ensure Marines’ future success on the battlefield. When new equipment is fielded, the NETT provide the initial training to experienced legacy system operators and maintainers to help get them acquainted with the new system in the shortest time possible.

25
Mar
2019

Marines perform ‘arduous’ evaluation of new grenade launcher March 25, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

The Marine Corps plans to introduce a new weapon intended to enhance the lethality of infantry Marines on the battlefield. The M320A1 is a grenade launcher that can be...

Matt Gonzales, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication , Marine Corps Systems Command

The Marine Corps plans to introduce a new weapon intended to enhance the lethality of infantry Marines on the battlefield. The M320A1 is a grenade launcher that can be employed as a stand-alone weapon or mounted onto another, such as the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. Scheduled to be fielded in fiscal year 2020, the system will give fleet Marines the ability to engage with enemies near and far, day or night.

19
Mar
2019

Marine Corps enhances forensics capability to make gathering data simple March 19, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

The Marine Corps is enhancing an existing forensics exploitation capability used to differentiate between friend or foe on the battlefield. The Corps is updating the...

Kaitlin Kelly, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication, Marine Corps Systems Command

The Marine Corps is enhancing an existing forensics exploitation capability used to differentiate between friend or foe on the battlefield. The Corps is updating the Expeditionary Forensics Exploitation Capability, or EFEC, with newer IT technology. The EFEC is a portable forensic laboratory used by Law Enforcement Battalions to recognize, collect, analyze, preserve and store data.

13
Mar
2019

New vehicle-mounted electronic tech enables Marines to combat threats March 13, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

Marine Corps Systems Command plans to implement a new form of technology that allows the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to identify enemy activity. The technology employs a...

Matt Gonzales, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication , Marine Corps Systems Command

Marine Corps Systems Command plans to implement a new form of technology that allows the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to identify enemy activity. The technology employs a vehicle-borne tool that enables Marines to discern what happens inside the electromagnetic spectrum. It connects several independent electronic capabilities into a single unit and allows Marines to manage threats and reactions from a central location.

28
Feb
2019

Inside Acquisition: How the Marine Corps plans to double the MTVR’s lifespan Feb. 28, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

Since the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement entered service in 2001, it has been the primary tactical wheeled logistics vehicle used to deliver personnel and supplies to...

Ashley Calingo, PEO Land Systems Public Affairs, Marine Corps Systems Command

Since the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement entered service in 2001, it has been the primary tactical wheeled logistics vehicle used to deliver personnel and supplies to forward-deployed units.

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