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Fielding the Radios of the Future with MARCORSYSCOM - A Marine Corps radio operator programs a PRC-152 multiband handheld radio during a blackout communication exercise at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 29, 2020. Expected in the field by 2024, the Corps’ new handheld multichannel radios will provide the Fleet Marine Force with an enhanced capability that increases resiliency and survivability through network interoperability during missions involving both ground and vehicular based forces.

MCTSSA briefs industry leaders during partnership event - Col. Robert Bailey, Marine Corps Tactical Support System Activity commanding officer, speaks with business leaders during an Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry Feb. 6, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sky M. Laron)

Marine Corps awards OTAs to assess handheld targeting capabilities - Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded four Other Transaction Authorities to assess industry’s capability to produce a Next Generation Handheld Targeting System that is compact, rugged and lightweight. Currently, the Marine Corps uses four legacy systems, and the intent is for NGHTS to replace all four systems. (Courtesy photo)

MCSC supports 2018 Modern Day Marine Expo - A Marine from Marine Corps Systems Command meets attendees at Modern Day Marine Military Exposition 2017. MCSC will display many capabilities and pieces of equipment at this year’s expo Sept. 25-27, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Sevier)

At the Report to Industry event during Modern Day Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in September, a panel of three key figures in Marine Corps acquisition gave a loud and clear message to the hundreds of industry members in the audience: Our budget might be shrinking, but the need for new technologies and equipment is going to stay the same. The three-person panel at the event consisted of Ariane Whittemore, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Programs and Resources, Headquarters Marine Corps; Bill Taylor, Program Executive Officer Land Systems (PEO LS); and Brigadier General Frank Kelley, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). - At the Report to Industry event during Modern Day Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in September, a panel of three key figures in Marine Corps acquisition gave a loud and clear message to the hundreds of industry members in the audience: Our budget might be shrinking, but the need for new technologies and equipment is going to stay the same. The three-person panel at the event consisted of Ariane Whittemore, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Programs and Resources, Headquarters Marine Corps; Bill Taylor, Program Executive Officer Land Systems (PEO LS); and Brigadier General Frank Kelley, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC).

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.