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Private First Class Ivan Arredondo, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, shoots an M203 40 mm grenade launcher with a recently developed sight as part of new equipment training at Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Nov. 19, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts) - Private First Class Ivan Arredondo, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, shoots an M203 40 mm grenade launcher with a recently developed sight as part of new equipment training at Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Nov. 19, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts)

Zeroing in: 3rd Marine Regiment tests new sight

Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment conducted an M203 40 mm grenade launcher shoot with a recently-developed sight as part of new equipment testing at Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Nov. 19, 2013.

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Capt. Nick Berger, project officer in Infantry Weapons at Marine Corps Systems Command, holds the M320A1 during a weeklong review of the system. - Capt. Nick Berger, project officer in Infantry Weapons at Marine Corps Systems Command, holds the M320A1 during a weeklong review of the system.

Marines test grenade launcher during fielding event

The Marine Corps has begun fielding its new grenade launcher.The M320A1 is a single-fire system that

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NETT Marines bridging the gap between the past and future of amphibious combat - Marines from the Amphibious Combat Vehicle new equipment training team complete an operator course in the vehicle. NETT Marines train to become subject matter experts on new equipment, such as the ACV, in order to teach other Marines how to maintain and operate newly-fielded equipment. In addition to instructing Marines, the NET team reviews and provides input to training manuals and standard operating procedures, help develop ranges and plan field operations for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

NETT Marines bridging the gap between the past and future of amphibious combat

At its core, any Marine Corps New Equipment Training Team is responsible for—as the name suggests—arming Marines with the knowledge and skills they need to operate and maintain new equipment to ensure Marines’ future success on the battlefield. When new equipment is fielded, the NETT provide the initial training to experienced legacy system operators and maintainers to help get them acquainted with the new system in the shortest time possible.

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LAV Anti-Tank Weapon System to reach FOC by end of 2019 - The Marine Corps continues to upgrade the turret system for the Light Armored Vehicle-Anti-Tank. The LAV Team at Marine Corps Systems Command continues to provide new equipment training to units receiving the Anti-Tank Weapon System upgrade, with the final two training evolutions scheduled for early this year. Full operational capability for the ATWS is expected at the end of fiscal year 2019. (Courtesy photo)

LAV Anti-Tank Weapon System to reach FOC by end of 2019

*Editor’s Note: The original article appeared on Marine Corps Systems Command’s website Nov. 16,

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