ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (July 1, 2013) -- As the Army's first brigade combat team deploys to Afghanistan with a suite of new communications gear that came together at the Network Integration Evaluation, or NIE, senior leaders met with industry to discuss how future NIEs will continue to drive technology forward. The NIE 14.2 Industry Day, held June 25, emphasized the … [Read more...]
MCSC Individual Armor Team Knows One Size Does Not Fit All
June 20, 2013 -- Marines come in all sizes—big, small, short and tall—so when it comes to Marine Corps body armor, a one-size-fits-all approach is not the answer. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Individual Armor team understands that and is doing its best to accommodate Marines of all sizes and keep them safe on the battlefield. Sizing for body armor is based … [Read more...]
Army’s Newest Insignia, Colors – Electronic Warfare
April 12, 2012 Bob Meier, Electronic Warfare Proponent Office, Combined Arms Center FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – The Army’s newest collar insignia and colors belong to Electronic Warfare (EW) warrant officers (MOS 290A) and noncommissioned officers (CMF 29). These Soldiers are dedicated to assisting commanders in the integration of electronic warfare capabilities into unified … [Read more...]
Army Announces Top 10 Greatest Inventions of 2010
September 12, 2011 By David McNally, RDECOM ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., Sept. 12, 2011 -- Army officials announced the winners of its greatest inventions competition Aug. 23. Earlier this summer a panel of combat veteran Soldiers reviewed and voted for the most innovative advances in Army technology. "The contributions made by these teams promise to improve the well being … [Read more...]
Soldiers Test New Women’s Army Combat Uniform
There are about 1,500 female combat prototype uniforms that were created and are currently in their third month of testing. One hundred and fifty female Soldiers received two sets of the Women's Army Combat Uniform at the 203rd Brigade Support Battalion's headquarters on Kelley Hill The Soldiers will wear the uniform then give their feedback to Soldier Clothing and … [Read more...]