When you think logistics, your brain may conjure up thoughts of a warehouse full of goods, or the delivery company who didn’t get you that important package in time. But in the world of acquisition, logistics is so much more. Acquisition logistics isn’t just getting equipment from Point A to Point B – SYSCOM’s logisticians have critical input to all phases of the system’s lifecycle. From maintenance considerations, to ensuring the smallest of replacement parts is available, to planning for system disposal, logistics follows the system cradle to grave.   The Marine Corps is modernizing and adapting for the future fight – with logistics and maintenance playing a critical role. It is important for sustainability to be factored in throughout the program’s lifecycle to ensure we equip our warfighters with resilient capabilities.   On this episode, Tripp chats with TJ Echols and Master Gunnery Sergeant Judah Crawford, who support logistics and maintenance for our Commend Element Systems portfolio.   The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense.    Show notes:   Movie: The Princess Bride  Movie: Rocky and Creed series --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Marines need a variety of equipment to ensure an unfair advantage, but one thing comes before everything else – food. The Shelters, Field Feeding and Containers, or S/FF/C, team acquires and sustains the Fleet Marine Force with tents, containerized maintenance shelters, cargo containers, and our topic today – field feeding equipment. Field feeding equipment provides Marines the right meal, at the right place, at the right time.   On this episode, Tripp sits down with MGySgt Morris Mayfield, subject matter expert for food service with the Field Feeding Team.   The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense.   Show notes: Barracks Room Podcast Tv shows: CSI, Law and Order, NCIS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Have you ever wanted a better view of the air on the battlefield? Well, Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar has entered the chat. G/ATOR multi-mission air surveillance system provides 360-degree coverage. As an ACAT I program, this system resides within Program Executive Officer Land Systems under Program Manager G/ATOR.   PM G/ATOR delivers the G/ATOR, a highly mobile multi-mission radar system designed to fully support expeditionary requirements for Marines worldwide.   On this episode, Tripp chats with Ms. Barb Gault, Deputy Program Manager for PM G/ATOR.   The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show notes: Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Equipping a Marine doesn’t only mean gear. Marines need grit, resilience and above all else: paperwork. Let’s be honest, paperwork is at the heart of any government or military organization, and ensuring a Marine has their records and documentation in order is critical to their career and mission success. Admin officers are often the unsung heroes of a Command. Manpower officers plan, track, monitor, coordinate, and distribute permanent manpower assets to meet staffing goals. They are behind the scenes ensuring Marines and Sailors are ready to serve when the Nation calls. On this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look into how a command functions with Staff Secretary for Marine Corps Systems Command, Capt. Billy Barefoot.   The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense.     Show notes:   Movie recommendation: Lonesome Dove --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

The Defense Innovation Unit, or DIU, was established to accelerate the adoption of commercial technology throughout the U.S. military to ensure our forces continue to have a technological advantage over our adversaries and competitors. DIU partners with organizations across the Department of Defense, from the services and components to combatant commands and 4th estate agencies, to rapidly prototype and field advanced commercial solutions.   DIU is the only DoD organization focused exclusively on fielding and scaling commercial technology across the U.S. military at the speed of relevance. The DIU is focused on six technology areas where the commercial sector is leading the way: artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber and telecommunications, energy, human systems, and space.   On this episode, Tripp chats with DIU Liaisons Officer to the U.S. Marine Corps, Lt. Col. Glenn McCartan.   The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense.   Show notes:   To learn more visit DIU.mil.   Book recommendations: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

If you open any internet browser and search “3D Printing,” you can find countless items, large and small, that went from idea to reality with the help of 3D printing technology. What you may not know is the Marine Corps also uses this technology to provide organic logistics, supply, and sustainment solutions to the Fleet. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell, or AMOC, supports the service’s goal to employ advanced manufacturing throughout the Marine Corps. Once referred to as “the Corps’ on-call nerds” by our guest himself, the AMOC issues policy, certifies and stores files of 3D-printed parts, and maintains a 24/7 help desk to assist the Operating Forces in all things advanced manufacturing. On this episode, Tripp sits down with Maj. Matthew Audette, Advanced Manufacturing Systems Team Lead for the AMOC. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show notes: Book recommendations: The Martian by Andy Weir Project Hail Mary Neptune’s Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal by James D. Hornfischer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Special Operations Forces are historically known to have specialized training and innovative gear to carry out elite missions. They are the first to call for hostage situations, reconnaissance, surveillance and much more. Have you ever wondered how Special Ops have the gear needed to remain safe and lethal? Established in 1991, the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Center is responsible for all United States Special Operations Command research, development, acquisition, procurement, and logistics. SOF AT&L’s mission is to provide rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and logistics to Special Operations Forces. Tripp chats with Maj. Jonathan Ritchey, Deputy Program Manager for Technical Collection and Communication at SOF AT&L. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show notes: A Special Relationship: SOF AT&L and MCSC by Maj. Jonathan Ritchey https://safe.menlosecurity.com/doc/docview/viewer/docND3B600BF86ACbc3a224a41d30177601fd73c64af85643553b3a9b165a60ee44a6b4963fc8f03 Book recommendations: A New History of Modern Computing by Thomas Haigh and Paul E. Ceruzzi AIQ: How People and Machines are Smarter Together by Nick Polson and James Scott --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

When most people think of a Marine, they first think about lethality, but survivability is another critical component to success on the battlefield. The last thing a Marine wants to be without while forward-deployed is medical equipment and supplies. Every Marine loves their doc. From bandaging wounds to saving lives, Corpsmen are essential. The Expeditionary Medical Systems Team within the Logistic Combat Element Systems Portfolio is critical to ensuring our medical professionals have the gear, tools and equipment needed in the field. They provide medical devices and supplies in support of deployed emergency and resuscitative healthcare, meeting or exceeding healthcare provider and warfighter requirements while providing unquestionable value. They are tasked with ensuring Marines have the appropriate equipment so the warfighter gets the medical attention they need as quickly as possible. On this episode, Tripp chats with Navy CDR Kellye Donovan, pharmacist and program analyst with the EMS team. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show notes: Podcast recommendations: American Scandal podcast American History Tellers podcast Pharm so Hard podcast For EMS questions, contact EMS_Team@usmc.mil --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

In the Marine Corps, training isn’t something you do just once. Marines are continuously training and improving their skills, from physical fitness to rifle qualifications and beyond. They deepen their knowledge of military strategy through formal education programs and professional development. In addition, they train on how to use our gear properly and effectively. The Marine Corps’ training and Education Command is tasked with equipping Marines with the knowledge and training necessary for the fight. TECOM provides unit, collective, and service-level training to enhance warfighting organizations that enable the Fleet Marine Force to build and sustain the combat readiness required to fight and win today and in the future. Its Range and Training Programs Division through range and training area management executes integrated programs for range, systems and training environments to achieve the TECOM mission. On this episode, Tripp sits down with Carlos Hathcock, Head of TECOM’s Range Safety and Design that is a part of Range and Training Area Management. Show notes: Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills by Charles W. Henderson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Surviving and sustaining in an operational environment requires a logistical trail that will be ready and able to deliver the supplies and personnel needed to execute the mission. In short, it requires a fleet of capable haulers that can get the job done in any clime and place. There is no better example of that than the medium and heavy haulers the Marine Corps has been using for the last 20-plus years to get Marines and their gear to the front lines --- the MTVR and LVSR. The Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement and the Logistics Vehicle System Replacement are the workhorses of the tactical vehicle fleet. The Marine Corps is evolving this vehicle fleet for greater survivability and lethality to ensure that when Marines call, the fleet is ready to roll! The Marine Corps’ Medium and Heavy Tactical Vehicles program’s mission is to manage the acquisition and life-cycle sustainment of Medium and Heavy Tactical Vehicle systems such as the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement fleet, Logistics Vehicle System Replacement, Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Fleet, and the P19R Firefighting Truck. On this episode, Tripp sits down with Lorrie Owens on the podcast to update us on everything happening in her program. Lorrie is the Program Manager for Medium/Heavy Tactical Vehicles in our Logistics Combat Element Systems portfolio. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes Book Recommendation Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Have you ever wondered how we test gear before it is fielded to Marines? Testing and evaluation is essential for Marine Corps leadership to make independent, objective and defensible acquisition decisions. One organization is tasked with ensuring this is possible - the Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity, also known as MCOTEA. MCOTEA plans, executes and evaluates materiel solutions against warfighter requirements under realistic conditions to determine operational effectiveness and suitability. MCOTEA plans a major part in many of the systems we develop here at Marine Corps Systems Command. On today's episode, Tripp is joined by Col. Brock McDaniel, Director of MCOTEA. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies or positions of the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes Recommendations: Proverbs Lincoln on Leadership by Donald T. Phillips The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy on Leadership by Bill Walsh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

The 2022 National Defense Strategy emphasizes that international partnerships and alliances remain a priority. In a time where we must continuously adapt, one thing remains true - building an unmatched international network of allies and partners makes us stronger. Marine Corps Systems Command works to ensure we develop warfighting capabilities with our allies and partners. Our International Programs office's mission is to advise on international acquisition efforts to foster partner interoperability, enable capability development, build enduring alliances and promote stability. Additionally, IP helps bring Marine Corps capabilities to the global fight - enabling allies and partners to employ state-of-the-art technology against potential adversaries. Tripp chats with Jacqueline Brent to tell us everything we need to know about Marine Corps Systems Command's International Programs Office. Jackie is the lead for the Marine Corps' Foreign Comparative Testing program. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes: Podcast recommendation - Joel Osteen Podcast Oprah’s Super Soul Podcast Suzie Orman's Women & Money Podcast More information on FCT, can be found here: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fac.cto.mil%2fpe%2ffct%2f.&c=E,1,jQiGMHMhq6M2UEgVYTdhuMPCn7mqDAHArpJ4iarNk9zZ9iK9QL07NotA7A8UjqVD-hgNWDB4dGMtUd0tivNaJKnJXX2fFT9h60MhNK5WM_8,&typo=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Force Design 2030 guidance emphasizes the need for "resilient communication architectures capable of closing kill chains in austere environments." With that comes the need to equip our Marines with the communications equipment to meet that mission. Communication and information systems, such as ground radios, are critical to providing Marines reliable, secure and flexible communication networks - a critical component of our warfighter's tool kit. The modern battlespace relies on radios for situational awareness, decision-making and information sharing.  Product Manager Ground Radios acquires the systems Marines need to communicate securely, including in satellite-denied environments. On this episode, Tripp chats with the Product Manager for Ground Radios, Maj. Joshua Kapp. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes: Book recommendation - Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis de Sales --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Have you ever wondered how Marines who might be operating out in the middle of nowhere have access to fuel and clean drinking water? These two resources are critical to sustaining our Marines in any environment. From fueling ourbodies to powering our vehicles, clean water and fuel are vital to the survivability of our forces. Current and future operating environments require resilient and stable water production capabilities and versatile fuel systems with a minimal logistical burden. Marine Corps System Command's Fuel and Water Team is tasked with equipping the Fleet Marine Force with fuel and water systems to enable battlefield responsiveness, lethality and sustainability. They provide full lifecycle support for the Corps' fuel and water systems. On today's episode, Tripp sits down with the man who ensures Marines have access to clean water and fuel in any clime or place. Maj. Craig Warner is the Team Lead for Fuel and Water in our Logistic Combat Element Systems Portfolio. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes: Book recommendation - Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

From the first Marines at Tun Tavern to today’s modern force, one thing helps the world identify Marines in the field – their uniforms. As the nation’s only premier naval expeditionary force-in-readiness, the Marine Corps can be called upon to serve in any clime or place, and they need a selection of uniforms that can help them meet that mission. Program Manager for Infantry Weapons Clothing and Equipment Team is responsible for designing, fielding and sustaining uniforms and other worn items for Marines across the globe, including physical training uniforms, maternity uniforms and extreme weather gear. Their efforts ensure Marines have a strong foundation On this episode, Tripp chats with a clothing designer with U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center supporting PM IW, Emily Madden. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes: Book recommendation – Outliers by Malcom Gladwell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger’s Planning Guidance underscores the need for enterprise IT engineering and the importance of meeting peer competitors on a complex future battlefield. This future environment requires a unified network in which Marines can quickly transmit data for command and control purposes. Cue Technical Management and Analysis Directorate, a team of technical experts tasked with modernizing the Marine Corps Enterprise Network, or MCEN. TMAD provides technical leadership and enterprise network configuration management to improve information-environment operations for the Naval Force. They assess new or critical technologies and provide technical recommendations about network changes that could impact operations from the tactical edge to the supporting establishment. On this episode, Tripp sits down with the acting director of TMAD, Mr. Keegan Mills. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes: TV show recommendation - Detectorist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

On this bonus episode, Manny introduces Equipping the Corps’ new host, Tripp Elliott. Tripp is Marine Corps Systems Command’s Head of Command Safety. His charismatic, dedicated and his fun demeanor make him a ‘trip’ to work with. To learn more about Tripp, make sure to check out Episode 23, MCSC’s Command Safety Office with Tripp Elliott. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes: TV show: Gilligan’s Island Hogan’s Heroes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Deb Olson, a recent Acquisition Award winner for her work as the Program Manager, Engineer Systems, Logistics Combat Element Systems, sits down with Manny to discuss her experiences with the divestment process. Deb's strategy led to the divestment of 47,000 pieces of equipment. Question, comment or idea? Leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equipping-the-corps/message The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes Deb's Recommendations  •  Podcasts - Sawbones  •  Shows - Line of Duty --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

Living in a world where the threat is constantly evolving and changing is challenging. Finding the technology and capabilities to meet and defeat those threats in a timely manner can sometimes prove twice as daunting. But for one team at Program Executive Office Land Systems, those challenges do not deter them, but rather energizes and drives them to find creative solutions for Marines who face those threats daily. They are the newest program team at PEO LS, the Ground Based Air Defense team, also known as GBAD. They are quickly making a name for themselves not only for the diverse capabilities that they will be fielding, but also for the speed in which they are getting that gear in the hands of Marines. On this episode, Manny chats with the Program Manager for GBAD, Don Kelley. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message

The Force Design 2030 update released in May emphasized that the Corps must continue to develop concepts for resilient logistics webs in a contested environment with multiple options for support, to include distribution networks, and multi-domain delivery methods. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Logistics Combat Element Systems Portfolio provides and sustains many of these capabilities for the Fleet Marine Force. LCES equips and sustains our Marines with engineering, supply, maintenance, ammunition and tactical wheeled vehicle systems and solutions to support various missions and enable lethality. On this episode, Manny sits down with the portfolio manager for LCES, Col. John Gutierrez. The views expressed in this podcast reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions or the United States Marine Corps or Department of Defense. Show Notes: Book recommendation- Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War by Robert Coram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equipping-the-corps/message