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Navy/USMC

MERS Integrates, Improves Rifle Squad’s Equipment

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford A unique Marine Corps program is working with Raytheon [RTN] to continually improve the gear troops wear in theater as it plugs away at the somewhat-elusive goal of lightening Marines' loads. The Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad (MERS) office integrates and modifies equipment Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) program managers buy for infantry rifle squads to wear and carry. And that equipment has changed significantly since Marines deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11 terrorist attacks, MERS Program Manager Mark…

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