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Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force practice loading and unloading inert rounds into the Non-Lethal, Tube-Launched Munitions System during their practical application training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2014. Marine Corps Systems Command Optics and Non-Lethal Systems is fielding the system that sends non-lethal munitions out as far as 500 meters and uses an audible bang to deter a crowd or a person with mal-intent. Its intended use is for military checkpoints. - Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force practice loading and unloading inert rounds into the Non-Lethal, Tube-Launched Munitions System during their practical application training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2014. Marine Corps Systems Command Optics and Non-Lethal Systems is fielding the system that sends non-lethal munitions out as far as 500 meters and uses an audible bang to deter a crowd or a person with mal-intent. Its intended use is for military checkpoints.

New flashbang launcher expands Marines’ non-lethal capability

For Marines running roadblocks and vehicle check points, identifying an oncoming vehicle as a threat is a decision that has to happen quickly and at standoff range because lives are on the line. A new system being fielded to II and III Marine Expeditionary Forces, Reserve Units and Marine Corps Forces Central Command will give Marines more

Marines TV: Combat Water Survival Basics - Day T18, Phase Two, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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Strength and Conditioning Run - Day T17, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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3K Hike, SDI Inspection - Day T15, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Bayonet Techniques, Bayonet Assault Course, Pugil Sticks I - Day T8, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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2 Mile Run, Circuit Course - Day T11, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Weapons Maintenance, Initial Drill Evaluation - Day T16, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

MCMAP Lower Body Strikes - Day T10, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Religious Services - Sunday Training Days, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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In-House Procedures, SUDP - Day F2, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Religious Services - Day F3, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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12/05/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/12/01/u-s-marine-corps-activates-3-new-companies-at-japan-base-as-part-of-force-design-2030

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12/02/2025 - https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-retention-goal-record-time/

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11/24/2025 - https://apnews.com/article/melania-trump-usha-vance-military-north-carolina-e208c5836eb8687f0950ad7625ab3203

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11/19/2025 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-test-rapid-response-in-urban-combat-drill/

Hundreds of US troops are helping in the Philippines after back-to-back typhoons

11/17/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2025-11-17/philippines-typhoon-relief-mission-19792383.html

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