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Marines receive improved optic to identify threats from longer distances - CWO4 Dave Tomlinson, infantry weapons officer at Marine Corps Systems Command, demonstrates the Squad Common Optic attached to the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, Feb. 10, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The SCO is an improved optic that improves target acquisition and probability of hit with infantry assault rifles. Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the system to infantry and infantry-like units this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

Marine Corps develops secure app to monitor holistic health and combat readiness of Marines - A view of the Command Individual Risk and Resiliency Assessment System interface, enabling commanders to assign risk scores and send automated indicator alerts to leadership of at-risk personnel. CIRRAS is a Common Access Card-enabled software application that stores a Marine’s personal information, such as health, social, educational and familial data, in a secure environment for a commander’s use. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Tonya Smith)

MCSC, MCTSSA create ‘social media network for Marines’ to support needs - A Marine with 5th Marines reviews and provides feedback on a new Marine Corps website, the Infantry Weapons Information Tool, Jan. 15, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. This easy-to-use, Common Access Card-enabled site provides Marines with relevant technical doctrine, training manuals, instructional videos and other tools needed to make them a more effective force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Amy Forsythe)

MCSC launches new HR structure to support recruitment and retention efforts - Shane Brooks (left), division head for Marine Corps Systems Command’s Manpower and Services, and Annette Pike, an assistant program manager for the Program Manager for Training Systems, impart information about Human Resources to passersby in Orlando, Florida, in December 2019. In December 2020, MCSC implemented a new HR team—a major achievement in the command’s continued mission to support and enhance its workforce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Marine Corps begins widespread fielding of suppressors - A Marine with 2nd Marine Regiment uses a suppressor while providing security on a company attack range in Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 21, 2016. In December, Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding thousands of suppressors to infantry units for employment on the M27, M4 and M4A rifles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sarah N. Petrock, 2d MARDIV Combat Camera)

Corps to field electronic tech designed to fix circuit cards - Cpl. Laura Garcia, with Marine Corps Electronics Maintenance Company, operates the legacy Circuit Card Assembly Test Station, Oct. 30, aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. CCATS is a maintenance system capable of repairing circuit cards within electronic, communication and many other systems employed by Marines. Marine Corps Systems Command plans to field an upgraded version of the system this fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Holiday Heroes: MCSC Marine, civilian giving back in different ways - Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Minton-Smith, a lead logistician at Marine Corps Systems Command, collects donated, unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots, December 2019 in Washington, D.C. Minton-Smith volunteers with the Quantico Toys for Tots Campaign, while Todd Wagenhorst, the director of MCSC’s Operations and Programs, hosts team-building activities and offers mentorship to MCSC Marines and civilians. (Courtesy photograph)

MCSC fielding new cold weather boot in 2021 - Capt. Caleb Haney, a project officer with the Program Manager for Infantry Combat Equipment at Marine Corps Systems Command, assembles the Marine Corps Intense Cold Weather Boot Nov. 13 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Scheduled to field in fiscal year 2021, the ICWB is full-grain, leather boot designed for use in temperatures as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

MCSC, PEO LS recognized during DON Acquisition Excellence Awards - John Garner, the Program Executive Officer Land Systems, stands by the PEO LS sign Nov. 16 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Department of Navy recognized Garner along with several MCSC representatives for their acquisition efforts during the DON Acquisition Excellence Awards on Nov. 5, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

MCSC celebrates Corps’ birthday with cake-cutting, toy donations and a motorcycle ride - An excursion of Marines and civilians with Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems on motorcycles en route to the National Museum of the Marine Corps Nov. 9 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC hosted a cake-cutting event, ceremonial motorcycle ride and Toys for Tots Drive to observe the 245th birthday of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by David Jordan)