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Voice of the infantry: Gunner serves as conduit between MCSC, FMF June 30, 2020 — In 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command introduced a billet for a weapons expert to serve as a conduit between the command and Fleet Marine Force. MORE

Award named for pioneering Marine recognizes ‘unconventional thinking, combat leadership’ June 23, 2020 — In May, Marine Corps Systems Command’s Logistics Combat Element Systems portfolio launched the Lt. Gen. “Brute” Krulak Award, recognizing a member of the portfolio each quarter who demonstrates a spirit of unconventional thinking, innovation and a preference for action. MORE

Corps’ satellite communication system exceeding performance expectations June 3, 2020 — Marine Corps Systems Command is updating its tactical satellite system that provides increased communication on the battlefield. Based on field user evaluations, the upgraded technology is performing beyond expectations. MORE

PM Infantry Weapons undergoing largest modernization effort in decades May 19, 2020 — Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager for Infantry Weapons has begun a large-scale modernization project to increase the lethality of the infantry squad. MORE

MCSC achieves fielding decision after ‘herculean’ effort May 12, 2020 — In March, the Marine Corps' new high-frequency radio received a favorable fielding decision—one year earlier than originally forecast. MORE

MCSC, ONR and CD&I collaborating to inform ARV path forward May 5, 2020 — Marine Corps Systems Command is working toward the next phase of replacing the legacy Light Armored Vehicle with a modern Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle. MORE

Marine Corps soliciting proposals for new hearing enhancement device April 28, 2020 — On April 22, Marine Corps Systems Command released a Request for Proposals for a suite of hearing enhancement devices that interoperate with the Enhanced Combat Helmet and Marine Corps tactical radios. The technology will increase Marines’ situational awareness in a variety of training and combat environments. MORE

Corps requests proposals for tropical uniforms, plans to field in 2020 April 21, 2020 — On April 14, Marine Corps Systems Command released a Request for Proposals to industry for new tropical uniforms for Marines to wear while training or embarking on missions in warm-weather climates. MORE

Popular training program increases Marine survivability April 14, 2020 — The Underwater Egress Trainer program teaches Marines and other authorized personnel to egress from sinking or submerged platforms. Marines learn to employ life-support equipment—such as Supplemental Emergency Breathing Devices and Life Preserver Units—to increase survival rates. MORE

MCSC fields upgraded tablet-based technology April 9, 2020 — Last year, the Marine Corps fielded a lightweight, tablet-based system that improves situational awareness on the battlefield. This year, Marines will see an enhanced version of the technology. MORE

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