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MCSC awards contract to produce the Squad Common Optic February 24, 2020 — Six months after seeking industry proposals, Marine Corps Systems Command awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract to Trijicon, Inc., of Wixom, Michigan, Feb. 21 to produce Squad Common Optic systems. MORE

Marines test new night vision goggles in realistic setting February 14, 2020 — In January, a group of Marines assessed next-generation night vision goggles in a realistic setting. The Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle is a lightweight night vision system comprising an image-intensifier binocular and enhanced clip-on thermal imager. The SBNVG is more capable than the AN/PVS-14—the legacy system that lacked the performance characteristics of the newer technology. “The SBNVG provides capabilities that increase the survivability and lethality of our Marines,” said Ruth Stewart, Marine Corps System Command’s project officer for the SBNVG. MORE

MCSC revamps leadership development program February 5, 2020 — Marine Corps Systems Command’s leadership development program has undergone structural changes intended to enhance its effectiveness. MORE

MCSC approves procurement of new LAV intercom system January 23, 2020 — In December 2019, the Program Manager for Light Armored Vehicles at Marine Corps Systems Command approved the initial procurement of the new TOCNET-G4 Intercom Systems—or G4 ICS—for use in the Family of LAVs. MORE

Marines to receive new, lightweight ammo for machine gun January 17, 2020 — On Jan. 16, Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a contract to MAC LLC—a Mississippi-based small business—for approximately $10 million for polymer ammunition to be used in the M2 Machine Gun. MORE

Modeling, simulation training systems prepare Marines for battle January 14, 2020 — Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager for Training Systems plays a key role in preparing Marines for battle. MORE

Retired Marine Corps amtracker devotes a lifetime to the assault amphibian community January 7, 2020 — Tommy “TJ” Pittman’s nearly 50-year dedication to the Marine Corps’ amphibious assault community is personal. MORE

Retiring PEO LS logistician reflects on generosity December 17, 2019 — Rod Montgomery, a logistician in Program Executive Officer Land Systems, has served his community for decades. He has leveraged his vast experiences to impart knowledge to family, friends and colleagues—helping them manage personal or professional challenges. MORE

Marine Corps Utility Task Vehicles receiving multiple upgrades December 10, 2019 — The Marine Corps’ Utility Task Vehicles are undergoing several upgrades designed to improve the safety and performance of the vehicle. Using critical feedback from Marines and taking inspiration spanning the automotive industry to desert racing, engineers and logisticians from the Light Tactical Vehicle program office at Program Executive Officer Land Systems have been working diligently to research, test, procure and implement changes to the UTV. These changes include high clearance control arms, new run-flat tires, floorboard protection, a road march kit, a clutch improvement kit and an environmental protection cover. MORE

New ‘lifesaving’ biometric system reaches full-rate production November 21, 2019 — The Marine Corps plans to field a portable biometric capability that discerns friend from foe on the battlefield. MORE

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