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Acquisition pros hit the range to improve ammo for Marines November 17, 2016 — Marine Corps Systems Command is proactively seeking feedback on the products developed and delivered by the command to maintain technological dominance, now and in the future. Last month, MCSC’s Ammunition Program Management Office participated in a field artillery demonstration at Marine Corps Training and Education Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, to gain first-hand experience of field artillery Marines in action and their role in the Marine Air Ground Task Force. During the demonstration MCSC experts experienced the full spectrum of operations of a field artillery unit, from the inner workings of a fire direction center to the live firing of the M777 howitzer. MORE

Marines, Sailors get upgrades to flame resistant uniform November 9, 2016 — Marines will soon receive updated flame resistant uniforms, making them less susceptible to severe burns. The Enhanced Fire Resistant Combat Ensemble is the latest upgrade to the Corps’ Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble inventory, updating a long-sleeve shirt and trousers with a new flame resistant material that allows the uniform to self-extinguish reducing the incidence and severity of burn injuries. MORE

Corps’ tactical medical software ensures continuity of care from injury to recovery November 4, 2016 — The Theater Medical Information Program-Marine Corps gives medical personnel access to electronic health records in deployed environments, enabling better treatment for injured and ill Marines at every point of care, from injury to recovery. TMIP-MC is the Corps’ version of the joint medical software that supports medical providers in tactical environments, developed by the Military Health System’s Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems Program Office. The program’s suite of applications allows medical personnel supporting expeditionary forces access to military-wide electronic health records, the ability to resupply blood, order equipment and supplies, and track patient movements to provide the best medical attention for Marines in need regardless of their location. MORE

New comptroller takes helm at MCSC November 3, 2016 — Marine Corps Systems Command inducted its newest senior executive during a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Harry Lee Hall Oct. 27. Jaimie Reese took the oath to become a member of the Senior Executive Service and assume responsibility as comptroller for the acquisition command of the Marine Corps. In her new role, Reese directs and controls the full range of comptroller responsibilities associated with planning, programming, budgeting (formulation and execution) and accounting for all Procurement-Marine Corps and acquisition research and development. She is also responsible for operation and maintenance funds required for the day-to-day operations of MCSC, the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, and affiliated Program Executive Officers. MORE

Marine Corps cyber acquisition just got faster October 11, 2016 — This summer Marine Corps Systems Command’s Cyber Advisory Team completed its first emergency cyber acquisition as part of a new process designed to more quickly respond to the cyber warfighting needs of the force. MORE

Corps expands new grassroots tech, helps commanders tackle suicide September 28, 2016 — The Marine Corps is investing in the health of Marines with a new force preservation tool to proactively combat suicide and identify at-risk service members. The Integrated Clinical Management and Risk Mitigation System is an automated electronic risk assessment tool that gives commanders better visibility into the wellbeing of their Marines. MORE

Marines lock-in new satellite system for quicker communication September 19, 2016 — Public Affairs Marines now have a new media system that allows them to tell the Marine Corps story as it’s happening, anywhere in the world. MORE

MCSC awards individuals, teams for acquisition excellence in 2015 August 3, 2016 — Marine Corps and Navy acquisition leaders gathered to recognize the outstanding performance of Corps acquisition professionals and teams Aug. 2, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. MORE

Divers help Corps improve equipment for recon Marines July 26, 2016 — Members of the Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids product management office at Marine Corps Systems Command took to the warm waters of Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Virginia, to test potential upgrades to the Diver Propulsion Device July 18. The DPD is an underwater motorized device used to extend the range of Marine combatant divers during amphibious missions, and has been a Marine Corps program of record since 2005. MORE

New program will give dismounted Marines secure, smart devices July 19, 2016 — Marine Corps Systems Command is developing a way to securely use modern handheld communications devices like tablets and smartphones to help Marines to make better decisions on the go. MORE

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