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The Marine Corps Program Manager Training Systems booth - Marine Corps Systems Command highlighted several emerging training and readiness capabilities last week at the Interservice/Industry Training Simulation and Education Conference, the world’s largest modeling and simulation event. I/ITSEC continues to drive forward modernization and readiness goals by serving as a launchpad for innovation, a hub for collaboration, and a global forum for advancing training excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Joel Rivera-Camacho)

A Marine carries a piece of equipment into MCTSSA headquarters. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Guadalupe Menera carries the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2) Prototype (MCP) to the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) Headquarters. The MCP integrates fire support systems, and both Air and Ground C2 Families of Systems, bridging these capabilities into a unified, multi-domain MAGTF C2 solution. This photo has been edited for security purposes.

Marines unpack boots as part of the Optional Boot Program - U.S. Marines with Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, test new boots at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 9, 2025. As part of the Optional Boot Program testing process, this limited user evaluation afforded Marines the opportunity to test the boots first-hand. There are currently two prototypes of the boots, one featuring a carbon fiber plate between the insole and outsole and the other featuring a design tailored for field environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada) (This photo has been altered to remove implied endorsement by blurring out the company logo.)

Sgt. Maj. Robin Fortner, retired, spoke at the Acquisition Excellence Awards about the importance of teamwork within the acquisition workforce for the Marine warfighter at Marine Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 20, 2025. - Guest speaker and former Marine Corps Systems Command Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Robin Fortner, retired, spoke at the Acquisition Excellence Awards about the importance of teamwork within the acquisition workforce for the Marine warfighter at Marine Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 20, 2025. Wednesday’s ceremony marked the 21st anniversary of the Acquisition Excellence Awards. The professional achievements of four individuals will also be recognized at the Marine Corps Association Acquisition Awards on Sept. 18, 2025. (Official Marine Corps Systems Command photo by Kirk McKoy)

Marines use a 5G expeditionary transmission system during a field training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C. - Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations use a 5G expeditionary transmission system during a field training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2025. The system enables forward-deployed units to securely transmit high-resolution imagery and video in real time from austere environments. The training allowed Marines to evaluate the system’s speed, reliability, and ease of use under realistic operational conditions. (Official Marine Corps Systems Command photo by Joel Rivera-Camacho) (This photo has been altered to remove implied endorsement by blurring a company logo.)

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)

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.

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."

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.