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Marine Corps Systems Command awards contract to produce ACV - Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a contract to BAE Systems to produce and deliver the Amphibious Combat Vehicle. Following a successful Milestone C decision by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, the contract options worth $198 million will allow BAE Systems to build 30 low rate production vehicles, which will start delivering in the fall of next year. (Courtesy photo)

The road to G/ATOR: Corps delivers next-gen radar to Marines - An AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar starts up at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 26. Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Cherry Point was one of the first two units to receive G/ATOR, which is lighter and more expeditionary, and provides increased range and accuracy over the legacy systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Pumphret)

The Marine Corps Program Executive Officer Land Systems is expected to deliver 144 Utility Task Vehicles to the regiment-level starting in February 2017. The rugged all-terrain vehicle can carry up to four Marines or be converted to haul 1,500 pounds of supplies. With minimal armor and size, the UTV can quickly haul extra ammunition and provisions, or injured Marines, while preserving energy and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private 1st Class Rhita Daniel) - The Marine Corps Program Executive Officer Land Systems is expected to deliver 144 Utility Task Vehicles to the regiment-level starting in February 2017. The rugged all-terrain vehicle can carry up to four Marines or be converted to haul 1,500 pounds of supplies. With minimal armor and size, the UTV can quickly haul extra ammunition and provisions, or injured Marines, while preserving energy and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private 1st Class Rhita Daniel)

William “Bill” Taylor, Program Executive Officer Land Systems and a member of the Senior Executive Service, speaks to the audience during a Change of Leadership ceremony June 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Taylor—who has served as the Marine Corps’ only PEO since 2007—relinquished his duties after being selected as the next assistant deputy commandant for Sustainment for Marine Corps Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph) - William “Bill” Taylor, Program Executive Officer Land Systems and a member of the Senior Executive Service, speaks to the audience during a Change of Leadership ceremony June 21 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Taylor—who has served as the Marine Corps’ only PEO since 2007—relinquished his duties after being selected as the next assistant deputy commandant for Sustainment for Marine Corps Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)

Marine Corps radar technicians with the Early Warning Control Crew install the arms of the Ground/Air Task Oriental Radar during a Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course exercise Sept. 16, 2015, at Cannon Air Defense Complex (P111), Yuma, Ariz. G/ATOR is a next-generation radar that provides air surveillance/air defense, counter-fire target acquisition, and air traffic control capabilities. The G/ATOR team at Program Executive Officer Land Systems recently received the Defense Department’s David Packard Award in Acquisition Excellence for their efforts to get the system ready for fielding. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Summer Dowding) - Marine Corps radar technicians with the Early Warning Control Crew install the arms of the Ground/Air Task Oriental Radar during a Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course exercise Sept. 16, 2015, at Cannon Air Defense Complex (P111), Yuma, Ariz. G/ATOR is a next-generation radar that provides air surveillance/air defense, counter-fire target acquisition, and air traffic control capabilities. The G/ATOR team at Program Executive Officer Land Systems recently received the Defense Department’s David Packard Award in Acquisition Excellence for their efforts to get the system ready for fielding. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Summer Dowding)

Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems conduct an Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) every two years, and the next event is scheduled to take place April 30 through May 2, 2012, at the Marriott Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, Va. The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is the organization managing the Marine Corps acquisition team’s APBI, and more information can be found on their website at http://www.ndia.org/meetings/2900/Pages/default.aspx. Individuals and companies interested in attending and/or displays and exhibits can also contact NDIA’s Brant Murray, bmurray@ndia.org or (703) 247-2572. - Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems conduct an Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) every two years, and the next event is scheduled to take place April 30 through May 2, 2012, at the Marriott Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, Va. The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is the organization managing the Marine Corps acquisition team’s APBI, and more information can be found on their website at http://www.ndia.org/meetings/2900/Pages/default.aspx. Individuals and companies interested in attending and/or displays and exhibits can also contact NDIA’s Brant Murray, bmurray@ndia.org or (703) 247-2572.