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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

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

EOD Marines receive new IED wire detector November 15, 2019 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marines recently received new handheld detectors to locate command detonation wires on improvised explosive devices. MORE

Next-generation bomb suit lightens load for Marines October 22, 2019 — Fielding in 2020, the EOD Advanced Bomb Suit incorporates several 21st century, next-generation technological advancements intended to help EOD Marines withstand arduous conditions on the battlefield. MORE

A SBIR success: smaller, lighter refrigerators to hit fleet in 2021 October 8, 2019 — On Sept. 20, Marine Corps Systems Command expanded an existing contract with Rini Technologies, Inc. to procure additional medical refrigeration units for use on the battlefield. MORE

Large-scale exposition focuses on meeting the Corps’ future needs September 27, 2019 — Held Sept. 17–19, the 2019 Modern Day Marine Military Exposition welcomed everyone from Marines and government personnel to congressional staff and innovators. The military equipment exposition enabled industry to showcase their inventions and explore the realm of possibilities with the Corps. MORE

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