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Beginning in 2015, Marines conducting civil-military operations will have the ability to collect, process, analyze and share information using software from a smartphone. The mobile application, called MARCIMS, was developed by Marine Corps Systems Command and through science and technology funding from the Office of Naval Research. - Beginning in 2015, Marines conducting civil-military operations will have the ability to collect, process, analyze and share information using software from a smartphone. The mobile application, called MARCIMS, was developed by Marine Corps Systems Command and through science and technology funding from the Office of Naval Research.

Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader (right), commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, addresses major efforts and potential business opportunities within MCSC's nine program offices to members of industry at the Report to Industry Sept. 25 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Report to Industry is presented by Marine general officers closely associated with all aspects of Marine Corps equipment and systems research, development, testing and acquisition programs and policies. - Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader (right), commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, addresses major efforts and potential business opportunities within MCSC's nine program offices to members of industry at the Report to Industry Sept. 25 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Report to Industry is presented by Marine general officers closely associated with all aspects of Marine Corps equipment and systems research, development, testing and acquisition programs and policies.

Marines and civilian contractors put together an Arctic shelter Aug. 29, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. The system is an ultra-lightweight, rapidly deployable shelter that offers military forces the necessary infrastructure to operate in austere cold-weather locations. The system is being used for training exercises in Bridgeport, California, and is slated to be integrated into exercises early next year. - Marines and civilian contractors put together an Arctic shelter Aug. 29, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. The system is an ultra-lightweight, rapidly deployable shelter that offers military forces the necessary infrastructure to operate in austere cold-weather locations. The system is being used for training exercises in Bridgeport, California, and is slated to be integrated into exercises early next year.

A Marine wearing Rugged All Terrain boots disembarks from a helicopter in Afghanistan. Two pairs of RAT boots, a temperate variant and hot variant, like the ones pictured above, will be issued to Marine Corps recruits and officer candidates in their sea bags starting Dec. 1. - A Marine wearing Rugged All Terrain boots disembarks from a helicopter in Afghanistan. Two pairs of RAT boots, a temperate variant and hot variant, like the ones pictured above, will be issued to Marine Corps recruits and officer candidates in their sea bags starting Dec. 1.

Modern Day Marine attendees look down at the contour map projected onto the sand of the Augmented Reality Sand Table on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Sept. 23. The ARES combines readily available and relatively inexpensive commercial off-the-shelf technology to make one of the battlefield's oldest technologies like new. - Modern Day Marine attendees look down at the contour map projected onto the sand of the Augmented Reality Sand Table on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Sept. 23. The ARES combines readily available and relatively inexpensive commercial off-the-shelf technology to make one of the battlefield's oldest technologies like new.

Following a street ride in the Assault Amphibious Vehicle, a Marine assigned to Marine Corps Systems Command's Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch shows girls around the vehicle. Through a community partnership with the YMCA, AVTB sponsored the YMCA Adventure Princess Program Sept. 6 at Camp Pendleton, California. During the event, AVTB provided demonstrations, displays and tours for 37 fathers and 48 daughters from the local community. - Following a street ride in the Assault Amphibious Vehicle, a Marine assigned to Marine Corps Systems Command's Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch shows girls around the vehicle. Through a community partnership with the YMCA, AVTB sponsored the YMCA Adventure Princess Program Sept. 6 at Camp Pendleton, California. During the event, AVTB provided demonstrations, displays and tours for 37 fathers and 48 daughters from the local community.

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force fire the Non-Lethal, Tube-Launched Munitions System from a vehicle at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2014. The live fire showcased the versatility and shock and awe effect of the NLTLMS and how effective it can be at a vehicle checkpoint. Marine Corps Systems Command Optics and Non-Lethal Systems is fielding the system that sends non-lethal munitions out as far as 500 meters and uses an audible bang to deter a crowd or a person with mal-intent. - Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force fire the Non-Lethal, Tube-Launched Munitions System from a vehicle at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2014. The live fire showcased the versatility and shock and awe effect of the NLTLMS and how effective it can be at a vehicle checkpoint. Marine Corps Systems Command Optics and Non-Lethal Systems is fielding the system that sends non-lethal munitions out as far as 500 meters and uses an audible bang to deter a crowd or a person with mal-intent.

Col. James Adams, commanding officer of Marine Aviation, Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, presents the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Warren following an Aug. 14 relief and appointment ceremony for Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Camp Pendleton, California. Warren retired after 30 years of service to the Corps and Sgt. Maj. Brandon C. Hall was appointed as the activity's new sergeant major. - Col. James Adams, commanding officer of Marine Aviation, Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, presents the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Warren following an Aug. 14 relief and appointment ceremony for Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Camp Pendleton, California. Warren retired after 30 years of service to the Corps and Sgt. Maj. Brandon C. Hall was appointed as the activity's new sergeant major.