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Next Generation Troposcatter (NGT) - August 20, 2024 – MARINE CORPS BASE TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - The Next Generation Troposcatter, or NGT, is a transportable, secure beyond-line of sight data transmission system capable of operating in a satellite communication-denied or degraded environment. In August, Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding NET to the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School.

NETT Marines bridging the gap between the past and future of amphibious combat - Marines from the Amphibious Combat Vehicle new equipment training team complete an operator course in the vehicle. NETT Marines train to become subject matter experts on new equipment, such as the ACV, in order to teach other Marines how to maintain and operate newly-fielded equipment. In addition to instructing Marines, the NET team reviews and provides input to training manuals and standard operating procedures, help develop ranges and plan field operations for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

LAV Anti-Tank Weapon System to reach FOC by end of 2019 - The Marine Corps continues to upgrade the turret system for the Light Armored Vehicle-Anti-Tank. The LAV Team at Marine Corps Systems Command continues to provide new equipment training to units receiving the Anti-Tank Weapon System upgrade, with the final two training evolutions scheduled for early this year. Full operational capability for the ATWS is expected at the end of fiscal year 2019. (Courtesy photo)