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Maj. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson (right), commanding general of 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Jensen, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, inspect the anti-tank weapon system of a Light Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank prototype between developmental tests at the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch. LAV-ATs are in the midst of developmental tests as part of their modernization program at various sites throughout the country. - Maj. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson (right), commanding general of 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Jensen, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, inspect the anti-tank weapon system of a Light Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank prototype between developmental tests at the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch. LAV-ATs are in the midst of developmental tests as part of their modernization program at various sites throughout the country.
Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, learn to operate an R2C robot during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11. R2C robots can scout for roadside bombs, search buildings and vehicles and are capable of going up to 800 meters away from the control point. - Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, learn to operate an R2C robot during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11. R2C robots can scout for roadside bombs, search buildings and vehicles and are capable of going up to 800 meters away from the control point.
During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, a Marine probes an area after his Ground Penetrating Radar Metal Detector set off an alarm. Counter-improvised explosive device systems such as this are under scrutiny by the C-IED War Room at Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, Va. - During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, a Marine probes an area after his Ground Penetrating Radar Metal Detector set off an alarm. Counter-improvised explosive device systems such as this are under scrutiny by the C-IED War Room at Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, Va.
Robert Kubach, operations chief for 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion and Cleveland native, operates the improved M9 Armored Combat Earthmover during a familiarization exercise Feb. 26 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. The M9 ACE is an improved version of the Legacy ACE. It has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system. - Robert Kubach, operations chief for 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion and Cleveland native, operates the improved M9 Armored Combat Earthmover during a familiarization exercise Feb. 26 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. The M9 ACE is an improved version of the Legacy ACE. It has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.
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