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Corps’ new sniper rifle now fully operational July 16, 2019 — Recon Marines and scout snipers now have a new weapon in their arsenal. The Mk13 Mod 7 Long Range Sniper Rifle is a bolt-action, precision-firing rifle that offers more accuracy and range than similar weapons of yesteryear. The system partially replaces the M40A6—the legacy system—and gives Marines increased lethality. MORE

MCSC STEM camp fosters comradery, creativity among teens July 9, 2019 — For one week in June, 67 middle- and high-school students conducted science experiments, built unmanned underwater vehicles and constructed miniature submarines—made of potatoes. MORE

Building the future acquisition workforce, one intern at a time July 2, 2019 — Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy had the opportunity to get their sea legs in acquisition last month through Program Executive Officer Land Systems’ annual summer internship program. PEO Land Systems manages the acquisition of major land weapons systems and ground vehicles for the Marine Corps. The PEO Land Systems Internship Program was established in 2013 as a way to introduce cadets and midshipmen from the U.S. Military Academy and USNA to the world of Marine Corps acquisition and, more recently, additive manufacturing. MORE

MCSC, PEO LS, LOGCOM, I&L leaders meet to discuss acquisition sustainment June 28, 2019 — Identifying ways to efficiently sustain existing systems is vital to the Corps, but this responsibility is easier said than done. On June 11, senior officials from Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command, Program Executive Officer Land Systems and Headquarters Installations and Logistics congregated aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, to discuss lifecycle management strategies, and other acquisition and sustainment topics. MORE

Corps’ advanced manufacturing training transitions to MCSC June 24, 2019 — For years, the Corps has taught innovative manufacturing techniques to Marines, equipping them with the competence to quickly fix equipment malfunctions on the battlefield. Next Generation Logistics, an innovation branch of the Deputy Commandant Installation and Logistics, ran the training for several years. In the first quarter of 2019, this responsibility transitioned to Marine Corps Systems Command. The changeover led to the creation of MCSC’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell. MORE

Marine Corps at the forefront for ground-based lasers June 19, 2019 — A drone-killing, directed energy weapon prototype is now in the hands of Marines. The Compact Laser Weapons System—or CLaWS—is the first ground-based laser approved by the Department of Defense for use by warfighters on the ground. MORE

Facilities and Services aims to keep MCSC workforce healthy, happy June 14, 2019 — Managing Building 2200 and nearly a dozen other leased buildings to ensure a healthy workplace is a responsibility placed upon AC/S G4’s Facilities and Services sections at MCSC. MORE

Corps begins fielding mobile satellite communication system June 11, 2019 — The Corps recently began fielding a next-generation narrowband satellite communication system that assists warfighters in connecting to networks on the battlefield. Fielded in the first quarter of 2019, the Mobile User Objective System provides satellite communication capabilities to mobile or stationary Marines. The system enables the warfighter to leverage cellular technology to increase access to voice and data communication while using the MUOS network. MORE

Corps’ moving forward with full-rate production of G/ATOR system June 8, 2019 — The Marine Corps has reached another acquisition milestone decision by gaining approval for full-rate production of the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar system from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition on May 23, 2019. The G/ATOR system combines five legacy radar systems into a single, modernized solution with multiple operational capabilities, providing Marines with comprehensive situational awareness of everything in the sky. MORE

MCTSSA Marine recognized during Installation neXt expo May 31, 2019 — A Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity Marine was recognized by Maj. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Command, during an Installation neXt Mobility symposium and industry day event May 7, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. Maj. Steve Harvey won the MCICOM 2019 Resilience Crowdsourcing Challenge, which sought to address making Marine Corps installations more resilient in five categories: energy, water, communications, food and logistical mobility. MORE

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