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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES

Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI)

J.F. Augustine

Team Lead, Clothing & Equipment

Program Manager 

Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE)

28 November 2018
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►MCSC Organization

►Mission – Vision – Priorities

►Areas Where Industry Can Help 

Agenda
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PM NI

Network & 

Infrastructure 

PM CS3

Customer Support &

Strategic Sourcing

PM APPS

Applications

PM INTEL

Intelligence Systems 

PM C2 SYSTEMS

Command & Control 

Systems 

PM COMMS

Communications 

Systems 

Sergeant Major MARCORSYSCOM

Commander

Executive Director

CO MCTSSA

Marine Corps 

Tactical Systems 

Support Activity

Organization Chart

DIRECTOR

Contracts

DEPUTY TO THE COMMANDER

Systems Engineering & 

Acquisition Logistics

DEPUTY TO THE COMMANDER

Resource 

Management

DIRECTOR

Financial

Management

DIRECTOR

Human 

Capital Management

DIRECTOR

Acquisition Logistics & 

Product Support

DIRECTOR

Systems 

Engineering

DIRECTOR

Operations & 

Programs

PfM GCES

Portfolio Manager

Ground Combat 

Element Systems

PfM LCES

Portfolio Manager

Logistics Combat 

Element Systems

PfM CES

Portfolio Manager

Command Element 

Systems

PfM SES

Portfolio Manager

Supporting 

Establishment Systems

PM LAV

Program Manager

Light Armored 

Vehicle

PM TRASYS

Program Manager

Training Systems

PM ENG SYS

Engineer Systems 

PM SUP/MAINT SYS

Supply & Maintenance

Systems 

PM AMMO

Ammunition

Staff Sec

AC/S G-1

Admin

AC/S G-2

Security

AC/S G-4

Facilities, Supply 

& Services 

AC/S G-6

OCIO

OPAC

Office of Public 

Affairs & Comm

LA

Legislative

Affairs

CoS

Chief of Staff

Counsel

IG

Inspector 

General

International Programs

Small Business

AVTB

Amphibious Vehicle 

Test Branch 

Command Safety

PM IW

Infantry Weapons

PM ICE

Infantry Combat 

Equipment

PM FIRES

Fires

PM WGC

Program Manager

Wargaming Center
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Program Manager (PM)

LtCol Christopher 

Madeline

Deputy Program Manager 

(DPM)

Mr. John Knapp

Air Supply Rack Assembly (ASRA)

Combat Diver Dry Suite (CDDS)

Combat Diver Full Face Mask (CDFFM)

Underwater Voice Comm (UVC)

Combatant Diver Vest (CDV)

Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC)

Diver Propulsion Device (DPD)

Enhanced Diver Propulsion Device (E-DPD) (Pre-ACAT)

Expeditionary Hyperbolic Chamber System (EHCS)

Marine Assault Breacher Kit (MABK)

Marine Individual Assault Kit (MIAK)

Maritime Operations Suite ( MOS)

Non-gasoline Burning Outboard Engine (NBOE)

Open Water Safety Craft (OWSC)

Portable Compressor Diesel Driven (PCDD)

Rapid Deployable Oxygen Transfer Pump system (RDOTPS)

Transportable Recompression Chamber System (TRCS)

MK-25 Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA)

Uniform Certification 

Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU)

Marine Corps Combat Boots

Female Dress Blue Coat 

USMC Frame and Cap 

Tropical Uniform & Boot 

Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Equipment (EFRCE)

Fire Resistant Organizational Gear (FROG)

Knee & Elbow pads

Cold Weather Hydration Set (CWHS)

Collapsible Water Bag (CWB)

E-Tool w/Carrier

Marine Assault Climbers Kit (MACK)

Marine Corps Cold Weather Infantry Kit (MCCWIK)

Marine Corps Modular Snowshoes (MCMS)

Marine Corps Utility Cutter (MCUC)

Marine Corps Wire Cutter (MCWC)

Mechanical Breachers Kit (MBK)

Multi-Faith Chaplains Kit (MFCK)

M9 Multipurpose Bayonet

Multipurpose Compact Attachable Light (MCAL)

Small Unit Expeditionary Stoves (SUES)

Ultra High Intensity Miniature Illumination System

Military Ski System (MSS)

3 Season Sleep System (3S)

Improved Sleeping Mat (ISM)

Enhanced Bed Net System (EBNS)

Extreme Cold Weather Bag (ExCWB)

All Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS)

Hard Face Microfleece Coyote Cap

Extreme Cold Weather Mitten System

Extreme Cold Weather Suit (Parka, Trousers and Bootie)

Lightweight Flame Resistant Cold Weather Undershirt and Drawers

Lightweight Exposure Suit (LES) 

Snow Camouflage Parka, Trousers, and Pack Cover

Mid-weight Flame Resistant Cold Weather Pullover Shirt and Drawers

Combat Desert Jacket (CDJ)

Intermediate Cold Weather Glove (ICWG)

TL Clothing & Equipment

Mr. Joseph Augustine 

TL Amphibious &

Air Reconnaissance

Mr. John O’Brien

Aircraft Rigging Kit

Container Delivery System (CDS)

Cybernetic Parachute Release System (CYPRES) 

Drop Zone Kit 

Enhanced-Multi-Mission Parachute System (E-MMPS) (AAP)

Heavy Equipment Air Delivery System (HEADS) 

High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) Parachutist Navigation 

System (PNS) 

Joint Parachute Airborne Delivery System (JPADS) 10K 

JPADS 2K-M/ULW

Loft Sets 

Multi-Mission Parachute System (MMPS) 

Parachute High Altitude Oxygen System (PHAOS)

Parachutist Individual Equipment Kit (PIEK)

Personnel Parachute Systems

Maneuverable Canopy 6 (MC-6) (AAP)

Maneuverable Canopy (MC-7)

Recon Modular Helmet Kit (RMHK)

Tandem Offset Re-supply Delivery System (TORDS)

G-11 & G-12 Cargo Parachutes 

PM’s Overarching Intent

1) Lighten the load.

2) Design and acquire products with adjustability, mobility, modularity, and 

scalability for a better form, fit, and function for the 2% female Marine to the 

98% male Marine. 

3) Maximize collaboration with other Services and leverage each other’s data, 

contracts, studies, etc. in order to field capability faster and at less cost.

4) Account for how our equipment interfaces and integrates with other items 

or systems (equipping Marines as a system).

5) Factor in the operational necessity of the product. 

6) Deliver capability at the speed of relevancy.

Assistant Program Managers (APM)

Program Management – Vacant

Logistics – Mr. Wayne Bell

Engineering – Mr. Karl Solomon 

Finance – Ms. Diana Wyatt

Contracting – Ms. Peggy Smith

Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) (ACAT IV)

Enhanced Combat Vehicle Crewman’s Helmet (ECVCH)

Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI)

Full Spectrum Battle Equipment (FSBE) Individual Kit 

Improved Modular Tactical Vest (IMTV)

Improved Load Bearing Equipment (ILBE) Pouches 

Lightweight Helmet (LWH)

Lightweight Plate

Modular Integrated Comm Helmet (MICH)

Plate Carrier (PC) Generation III (PC Gen III)

Protective Outer Garment (POG)

Protective Under Garment (PUG)

USMC Chest Rig

USMC Holster

USMC Pack (Adjustable frame & Reinforced frame)

USMC Sub-Belt 

Improved Ballistic Eyewear (IBE)

Ballistic Hearing Protection/Enhancement

TL Individual Armor 

& Load Bearing

Mr. Nicholas Pierce

PM Organization and Intent

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Our Mission 

Infantry Combat Equipment equips and sustains the Marine Corps with fully-integrated 

clothing and equipment, air and amphibious reconnaissance equipment, and body 

armor to increase the lethality of the Ground Combat Element. In partnership with our 

stakeholders, Infantry Combat Equipment executes the in-service support of fielded 

equipment to ensure readiness.

Our Vision

Delivering equipment that provides an advantage in combat effectiveness and lethality.

Priorities

Plate Carrier Gen III (PC Gen III)

Tropical Boots and Uniforms

Cold Weather products 

Military Ski System 

Mission/Vision/Priorities
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►Pack Adjustment Modification

• RFI – 3d Qtr FY19 

►Body armor/plates – Lighter & flexible

►Helmets – Integration and stability with headsets and 

bino optics

►Uniforms

• Flame resistant fabrics

• Shortwave infrared mitigation (SWIR)

►Boots

• Intermediate cold weather (20o F to -20o F)

• Suitable for skis and snowshoes

• Tropical

• Lighter and faster dry-out time

►Hearing protection/enhancement (w/ sound localization)

►Knee and elbow pads

Areas Where Industry Can Help
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MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

Equipping our MARINES Questions?

Clothing & Equipment

J.F. Augustine

703 432 5700

joseph.augustine@usmc.mil

Amphibious & 

Air Reconnaissance

John O’Brien

703 432 5667

john.obrien@usmc.mil

Individual Armor &

Load Bearing

Nick Pierce

703 432 4970

nick.pierce@usmc.mil