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MCTSSA conducts systems operability testing aboard USS Boxer October 2, 2018 — Engineers and technical experts from Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity conducted systems operability testing in September aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in support of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit operations. Amphibious warships must be able to sail in harm’s way and provide a rapid buildup of combat power ashore in the face of opposition. This requires cyber-enabled network Marines to integrate shipboard systems, and provide combatant commanders real-time command and control capabilities. MORE

Marine Corps wants new military ski systems with universal bindings May 18, 2018 — The Marine Corps is searching for a new ski system that can withstand harsh conditions during training and cold weather missions. The goal is to acquire a system with ski sets that are compatible with the Corps’ Extreme Cold Weather Vapor Barrier Boots and the Intermediate Cold Weather Boots, eliminating the need to purchase new specific ski boots. The sets will include the skis, poles and universal bindings. MORE

The Corps’ secret agents get their own 007 November 8, 2017 — The Marine Corps is equipping Marines with a new weapon, providing enhanced concealed carry capabilities at an accelerated rate and lower cost to the Corps. The Glock 19M—called the M007 by the Corps—replaces the M9 service pistol for personnel requiring a weapon that can be easily concealed. MORE

Marine Corps acquisition workforce recognized for professional excellence, tenacity in 2016 August 10, 2017 — Marine Corps and Dept. of Navy acquisition leaders gathered to recognize the outstanding performance of Marine Corps acquisition professionals and teams Aug. 8, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. MORE

Innovative performance based logistics program drives Corps efficiency, costs July 12, 2017 — The Program Manager for Towed Artillery Systems (a joint Army/Marine Corps program led by the Corps) has been awarded the 2016 Secretary of Defense Performance Based Logistics System Level Award for its success implementing cost and time-saving strategies in support of Marine and Army artillery. MORE

Marine Corps stays one step ahead of the enemy with new, lighter surveillance sensor August 15, 2016 — Marine Corps Systems Command is equipping Marines with a smaller, lighter, longer-lasting measurement and signature intelligence sensor to keep them one step ahead of the enemy. MORE

Micro Laser Range Finder helps Marines improve accuracy, lethality July 6, 2016 — Marine Corps Systems Command is equipping Marines with a new range finder that will improve their accuracy and lethality on the battlefield. The Micro Laser Range Finder, or MLRF, is a multifunction laser system that can be used in a variety of battlefield conditions and provides Marines with unprecedented accuracy on the battlefield. MORE

Marine Corps pushes for early Windows 10 upgrade April 6, 2016 — Marine Corps Systems Command is ramping up to deploy the Windows 10 operating system to the Corps by January 2017, in lock-step with a memo issued by Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work. MORE

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