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Master Sgt. Brad Colbert, project officer for small craft and special projects with Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids at Marine Corps Systems Command, drives a Diver Propulsion Device July 18 at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Va. Colbert and other members of the RAR team conducted tests of potential upgrades to the DPD to improve its speed and controllability for reconnaissance Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph) - Master Sgt. Brad Colbert, project officer for small craft and special projects with Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids at Marine Corps Systems Command, drives a Diver Propulsion Device July 18 at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Va. Colbert and other members of the RAR team conducted tests of potential upgrades to the DPD to improve its speed and controllability for reconnaissance Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)

Marines from explosive ordinance disposal units located in Maryland and Virginia test the improved Remote Fuze Disassembly System, or RFDS, on the system’s newly designed training course in order to provide feedback. The RFDS is a disassembly system that defuses ordnance from a safer distance than ever before. - Marines from explosive ordinance disposal units located in Maryland and Virginia test the improved Remote Fuze Disassembly System, or RFDS, on the system’s newly designed training course in order to provide feedback. The RFDS is a disassembly system that defuses ordnance from a safer distance than ever before.

Staff Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger, motorcycle instructor with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, instructs during the Riders’ Essential Skills Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Marine motorcycle operators are required to take motorcycle rider safety training, and Marine Corps Installation Command’s Safety Division maintains a fleet of motorcycles and all-terrain and light utility vehicles for that purpose. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Cross-Competency Analysis Team, or CAT, created the Safety Vehicle Fleet Lifecycle Management Tool to assist MCICOM in forecasting replacement assets for the safety program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Reel) - Staff Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger, motorcycle instructor with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, instructs during the Riders’ Essential Skills Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Marine motorcycle operators are required to take motorcycle rider safety training, and Marine Corps Installation Command’s Safety Division maintains a fleet of motorcycles and all-terrain and light utility vehicles for that purpose. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Cross-Competency Analysis Team, or CAT, created the Safety Vehicle Fleet Lifecycle Management Tool to assist MCICOM in forecasting replacement assets for the safety program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Reel)

Members of the infantry weapons systems program management office from Marine Corps Systems Command spent a day at a live-fire range getting familiar with the gear they procure and field for Marines in the Fleet. The range day was held Oct. 24 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Members of the infantry weapons systems program management office from Marine Corps Systems Command spent a day at a live-fire range getting familiar with the gear they procure and field for Marines in the Fleet. The range day was held Oct. 24 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, a Marine probes an area after his Ground Penetrating Radar Metal Detector set off an alarm. Counter-improvised explosive device systems such as this are under scrutiny by the C-IED War Room at Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, Va. - During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, a Marine probes an area after his Ground Penetrating Radar Metal Detector set off an alarm. Counter-improvised explosive device systems such as this are under scrutiny by the C-IED War Room at Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, Va.

Naval medical personnel execute the startup process of the mobile, oxygen, ventilation and external suction system Jan. 7 at Camp Kinser. The sailors are with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Naval medical personnel execute the startup process of the mobile, oxygen, ventilation and external suction system Jan. 7 at Camp Kinser. The sailors are with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Michael Santiago, 12-year-old Cleveland native, controls a Marine Corps robotic system at the Marine Corps Systems Command display tent outside the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland in June. The display was part of Marine Week Cleveland events. Explosive ordnance disposal and infantry Marines use the robots, which have been in use in combat zones since 2001, to protect Marines and prevent injuries. The Marine Corps is currently developing a remote that units can carry with them which will control both ground robots and unmanned aircraft as well. More than 750 Marines were in Cleveland all week displaying Marine aircraft, vehicles and equipment, as well as interacting and sharing with the public the values and character of the Marine Corps. One of the culminating events was a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration at Burke Lakefront Airport, which showcased Marines' ability to assault from ship-to-shore via ground and air. - Michael Santiago, 12-year-old Cleveland native, controls a Marine Corps robotic system at the Marine Corps Systems Command display tent outside the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland in June. The display was part of Marine Week Cleveland events. Explosive ordnance disposal and infantry Marines use the robots, which have been in use in combat zones since 2001, to protect Marines and prevent injuries. The Marine Corps is currently developing a remote that units can carry with them which will control both ground robots and unmanned aircraft as well. More than 750 Marines were in Cleveland all week displaying Marine aircraft, vehicles and equipment, as well as interacting and sharing with the public the values and character of the Marine Corps. One of the culminating events was a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration at Burke Lakefront Airport, which showcased Marines' ability to assault from ship-to-shore via ground and air.

Carlos Jaramillo, a Program Manager Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE) Training Team East member who works out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., demonstrates body armor with Reserve Infantry Marines of 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (PM ICE photo) - Carlos Jaramillo, a Program Manager Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE) Training Team East member who works out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., demonstrates body armor with Reserve Infantry Marines of 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (PM ICE photo)