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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.

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.

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.

26
Feb
2019

AMOC gives Marines 24/7 additive manufacturing assistance Feb. 26, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

Marines now have a way to get help with advanced manufacturing issues any time, day or night. ...

Monique Randolph, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication, Marine Corps Systems Command

Marines now have a way to get help with advanced manufacturing issues any time, day or night.

25
Feb
2019

MCTSSA conducts systems operability testing aboard USS Wasp Feb. 25, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

Engineers and technical experts from Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity conducted systems operability testing in January aboard the amphibious assault ship USS...

Sky M. Laron, Public Affairs Officer, MCTSSA, Marine Corps Systems Command

Engineers and technical experts from Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity conducted systems operability testing in January aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, in support of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

10
Jan
2019

LAV Anti-Tank Weapon System to reach FOC by end of 2019 Jan. 10, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command

*Editor’s Note: The original article appeared on Marine Corps Systems Command’s website Nov. 16, 2017. The following article provides an update to reflect the current status...

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

*Editor’s Note: The original article appeared on Marine Corps Systems Command’s website Nov. 16, 2017. The following article provides an update to reflect the current status of the program.The Marine Corps continues to upgrade the turret system for one of its longest-serving fighting vehicles – the Light Armored Vehicle-Anti-Tank.In September 2017,

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