New device could lighten load for Marines

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New device could lighten load for Marines
By: Todd South   2 days ago


A new device idea would have supplies at Marines’ fingertips, not on their backs.

One Marine staff sergeant is trying to bring wearable technology down to the fire team level with the hopes of streamlining logistics and having Marines carry only what they need, with “real-time” resupply a near future reality.

“The common problem is the warfighter is too heavy,” Staff Sgt. Alexander Long V said. “We spend a lot of money just trying to make the equipment lighter. Units still go out with three days of supplies even if they’re just walking a kilometer on patrol.”

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