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Pfc. James Sullivan, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo during a limited user evaluation of the Military Light Frame at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Pfc. James Sullivan, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo during a limited user evaluation of the Military Light Frame at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15, 2025. Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting a nine-month survey across multiple units to assess and compare commercial frame options for the standard issue main pack. The evaluation is part of ongoing efforts to improve individual load carriage systems for operational effectiveness. (Official Marine Corps Systems Command photo by Kristiana Montanez)

New frame, same fight; Infantry Marines test durability, load-bearing capabilities of Military Light Frame

Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, initiated a limited user evaluation (LUE) of the Military Light Frame (MLF), a new load-bearing option designed to improve comfort and mobility without sacrificing durability, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15, 2025. For the next nine months, representatives from Combat Support Systems (CSS) will work closely with the unit, collecting feedback on the frame’s performance during training and real-world scenarios. In the coming weeks, Marines will put the system through its paces during exercises in Bridgeport, California, and at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California.

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Staff Sgt. Dunn, a representative for Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (TCE), and Master Sgt. Daniel Brown, II Marine Expeditionary Force Communications Strategy and Operations, conduct setup and alignment of a Star Shield antenna during an Expeditionary Field Training Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C. - Staff Sgt. Dunn, a representative for Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (TCE), and Master Sgt. Daniel Brown, II Marine Expeditionary Force Communications Strategy and Operations, conduct setup and alignment of a Star Shield antenna during an Expeditionary Field Training Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2025. The field training supports implementation of emerging communication systems within the operational environment.

On the Digital Frontline: TCE trains II MEF on Expeditionary 5G Systems

In the ever-evolving battlespace of modern communications, Staff Sgt. Trentin Dunn is helping ensure Marines remain one step ahead. Based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, with the Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare program office, Dunn traveled to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, recently to train II Marine Expeditionary Force’s Communication Strategy and Operations unit on the implementation of TCE’s latest 5G expeditionary transmission system.

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Civilian Marines Todd Towles and Trevor Scott discuss Marine Corps boots and uniforms with Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz - Todd Towles, team lead for Clothing and Equipment, Combat Service Support Equipment (CSSE), and Trevor Scott, mechanical engineer and product manager for CSSE, discuss footwear going through Marine Corps Systems Command’s Optional Boot Program with Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, during the 2025 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium July, 17, 2025. Colonel Paul Gillikin, program manager for Combat Support Systems, spoke at this year's event, which took place inside the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center at the United States Naval Academy, discussing acquisition constraints and gaps impacting implementation across the service. "I want to hear from Marines," said Gillikin. "Everyone has a voice. We have a sacred duty to the fleet to listen."

MARCORSYSCOM explores cutting-edge boot designs to enhance warfighter lethality

To enhance the lethality of individual Marine warfighters, 25 School of Infantry-West instructors will spend the summer testing a new design for Marine Corps Systems Command’s Optional Boot Program.

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U.S. Marines and civilian personnel receive and inspect the Handheld Radio Test Set (HHRTS) during fielding with II Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., on May 21, 2025. - U.S. Marines and civilian personnel receive and inspect the Handheld Radio Test Set (HHRTS) during fielding with II Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., on May 21, 2025. HHRTS is a portable, all-in-one diagnostics tool designed to support tactical radio maintenance at the field level, eliminating the need to retrograde systems for basic troubleshooting.

Next-Gen Troubleshooting: HHRTS revolutionizes radio maintenance for Marines

The world is changing. In an era where communication is as vital as ammunition, the Marine Corps is equipping its warfighters with a powerful new tool: the Handheld Radio Test Set (HHRTS). Designed to keep pace with increasingly complex communication platforms, HHRTS delivers precision diagnostics in a compact, field-ready package—no maintenance bay required.

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Army and Marine Corps representatives, along with industry partners, in a group photo in front of a Future Soldier banner - Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier’s Soldier Integration Facility (SIF) team joined forces with Marine Corps Systems Command’s Gruntworks to showcase Marine and Army equipment for Future Soldier Technology USA attendees at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on June 12, 2025. Hosted by Mark Richter and the Gruntworks team, the event gave attendees an exclusive look at the novel integration approaches both organizations leverage to ensure that dismounted soldiers and Marines are equipped with the most lethal and capable gear. This collaboration between PEO Soldier and Marine Corps Systems Command underscores the strength of the Army–Marine Corps partnership to modernize and equip warfighters for the future fight. (Official U.S. Army photo by Kristofer Hutsell)

MARCORSYSCOM leaders chart future of Marine readiness at Future Soldier Technology USA conference

As the character of warfare shifts and threats evolve, so does the demand for new approaches to equipping the dismounted warfighter. At this year’s Future Soldier Technology USA conference, hosted by SAE Media Group, defense leaders from across the globe gathered to discuss what it takes to make the dismounted Soldier and Marine faster, more lethal, more resilient, and better protected—all while preparing for a future fight that may look very different from the last.

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Acquisition professionals observe presentations from industry partners at the Reverse Industry Day. - Marine Corps Systems Command hosted its inaugural Reverse Industry Day in the Gray Research Center at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 5, 2025. More than 100 acquisition professionals attended the event in person and another 150 individuals contributed online. Reverse Industry Day is a forum where industry representatives present their perspectives and experiences to government acquisition and program professionals. According to Systems Command’s Director of Contracts Constance Ealey, their vision for Reverse Industry Day was to create a venue for open dialogue where industry partners could provide their personal insights and perspectives. To learn more about the Marine Corps acquisition process, visit www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil. (Official Marine Corps Systems Command photo by Clinton Firstbrook)

MARCORSYSCOM hosts inaugural Reverse Industry Day

Marine Corps Systems Command hosted its inaugural Reverse Industry Day at the Gray Research Center at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 5, 2025. In total, more than 100 acquisition professionals attended the event in person and another 150 individuals contributed online.

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Magazine Product Manager Scott Wilson explains the use of the magazine storage system during a training opportunity at NWS Yorktown, Virginia, May 22, 2025. - Magazine Product Manager Scott Wilson explains the use of the magazine storage system during a training opportunity at NWS Yorktown, Virginia, May 22, 2025. The training opportunity offered Product Management Offices for Ammunition, HIMARS, and Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction Systems, invaluable exposure on the storage, maintenance, and testing of new ground ammunition weapons systems scheduled to enter the Fleet soon. (Official Marine Corps Systems Command photo by Kirk McKoy)

MARCORSYSCOM reps visit Naval Weapons Station Yorktown to enhance understanding of missile storage, maintenance

Twenty project and product managers with Combat Support Systems (CSS) recently visited Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., to learn about the storage, maintenance, and testing of new ground ammunition weapons systems.

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Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) Fielding - Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) Fielding

Robots on the Frontline: Clearing Hazards with MTGR

As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, rapid capability fielding is proving critical to maintaining a decisive operational edge on the modern battlefield. In preparation for the future fight, Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager Combat Support Systems (PM CSS) has achieved a significant milestone by fielding the Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR)—a lightweight, agile, and modular robotic platform engineered for rapid standoff explosive hazard detection and neutralization

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Modernizing Satellite Communications at the Speed of War - Modernizing Satellite Communications at the Speed of War

SCAR: Modernizing Satellite Communications at the Speed of War

As the world continues its march into an era of great power conflict, modern warfare is increasingly defined by rapid technological advancements, contested logistics, and the need for resilient communications. Today, reliable connectivity not only enables operations—but rather is the backbone of warfighting, spanning multiple technologies and frequencies to ensure coordination, adaptability, and success, even deep behind enemy lines.

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Holiday Heroes: In Service of Mission and Cheer

Since the earliest days of our nation’s history, the United States Marine Corps has been home to countless heroes—men and women who have risked their lives in service to our country and our constitution. From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, legendary Marines like Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Daly, and Cpl. Joseph Vittori have forged enduring legacies of valor and selflessness that continue to inspire generations of Americans.

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New frame, same fight; Infantry Marines test durability, load-bearing capabilities of Military Light Frame

On the Digital Frontline: TCE trains II MEF on Expeditionary 5G Systems

MARCORSYSCOM explores cutting-edge boot designs to enhance warfighter lethality

Next-Gen Troubleshooting: HHRTS revolutionizes radio maintenance for Marines

MARCORSYSCOM leaders chart future of Marine readiness at Future Soldier Technology USA conference

MARCORSYSCOM hosts inaugural Reverse Industry Day

MARCORSYSCOM reps visit Naval Weapons Station Yorktown to enhance understanding of missile storage, maintenance

Robots on the Frontline: Clearing Hazards with MTGR

SCAR: Modernizing Satellite Communications at the Speed of War

Holiday Heroes: In Service of Mission and Cheer

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