News

The Marine Corps is investing in a new fleet application designed to assist command leadership to proactively combat suicide and identify at-risk service members. The Integrated Clinical Management and Risk Mitigation System is automated electronic risk assessment tool that tracks factors like deployment history and military discipline, and then calculates individual risk scores for identified Marines improving overall unit health and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Wetzel) - The Marine Corps is investing in a new fleet application designed to assist command leadership to proactively combat suicide and identify at-risk service members. The Integrated Clinical Management and Risk Mitigation System is automated electronic risk assessment tool that tracks factors like deployment history and military discipline, and then calculates individual risk scores for identified Marines improving overall unit health and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Wetzel)

Corps expands new grassroots tech, helps commanders tackle suicide

The Marine Corps is investing in the health of Marines with a new force preservation tool to proactively combat suicide and identify at-risk service members. The Integrated Clinical Management and Risk Mitigation System is an automated electronic risk assessment tool that gives commanders better visibility into the wellbeing of their Marines.

Read More

Staff Sgt. Charles McKelvey, Public Affairs Systems program analyst at Marine Corps Systems Command, demonstrates how a Marine can single-handedly setup the new Public Affairs Live Media Engagement System in less than 10 minutes. PALMES is a lightweight, deployable media system designed to stream live video, conduct interviews with media and upload content via internet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne) - Staff Sgt. Charles McKelvey, Public Affairs Systems program analyst at Marine Corps Systems Command, demonstrates how a Marine can single-handedly setup the new Public Affairs Live Media Engagement System in less than 10 minutes. PALMES is a lightweight, deployable media system designed to stream live video, conduct interviews with media and upload content via internet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mathuel Browne)

Marines lock-in new satellite system for quicker communication

Public Affairs Marines now have a new media system that allows them to tell the Marine Corps story as it’s happening, anywhere in the world.

Read More

U.S. Army Cpl. Gregory McLellan and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Clinton Smith plot grid points during a joint training exercise at Arta, Djibouti. Through informal methods like training exercises, as well as formally established joint forums, the services work together to share new technology and ideas to develop, test and deliver ever-better capabilities for Marines and Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook) - U.S. Army Cpl. Gregory McLellan and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Clinton Smith plot grid points during a joint training exercise at Arta, Djibouti. Through informal methods like training exercises, as well as formally established joint forums, the services work together to share new technology and ideas to develop, test and deliver ever-better capabilities for Marines and Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)

Collaborative acquisition equips Soldiers and Marines to fight and win

In a series of ongoing efforts, Marine Corps Systems Command and the Army’s Program Executive Office - Soldier are collaborating to develop, test and deliver ever-better capabilities for Marines and Soldiers. These acquisition professionals are also closely aligned to ensure uniforms and personal protective equipment properly fit female and male service members in order to accommodate every individual Marine and Soldier.

Read More

The Communication Emitter Sensing and Attack System II, or CESAS II, is the Corps’ sole high power, ground mobile electronic attack asset used to detect, deny and disrupt threat communications. The system is modular and can be integrated into the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle or scaled down to a weight and size that can be carried by an individual. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) - The Communication Emitter Sensing and Attack System II, or CESAS II, is the Corps’ sole high power, ground mobile electronic attack asset used to detect, deny and disrupt threat communications. The system is modular and can be integrated into the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle or scaled down to a weight and size that can be carried by an individual. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Corps ready to wage electronic warfare with new mobile sensor, attack system

The Marine Corps will soon receive a new communication jamming system that will give Marines the operational edge in expeditionary maneuver warfare, operations ashore and future cyber roles. The Communication Emitter Sensing and Attack System II, or CESAS II, is the Corps’ sole high power, ground-mobile electronic attack asset that gives the Marine Air-Ground Task Force the capability to detect, deny and disrupt threat communications. The upgrade makes the new system lighter and doubles the frequency range.

Read More

The Marine Corps is celebrating a decade of keeping warfighters safer against explosive devices with the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected family of vehicles. MRAP vehicles are designed to provide protection against underbody mines, improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. From 2006 to 2012, the MRAP Joint Program Office fielded a total of 27,774 to operating forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lynn Kinney) - The Marine Corps is celebrating a decade of keeping warfighters safer against explosive devices with the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected family of vehicles. MRAP vehicles are designed to provide protection against underbody mines, improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. From 2006 to 2012, the MRAP Joint Program Office fielded a total of 27,774 to operating forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lynn Kinney)