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Marine Corps’ New Mobile Recon Battalions To Include ARV As Part Of ‘Family Of Systems’

Marine Corps’ New Mobile Recon Battalions To Include ARV As Part Of ‘Family Of Systems’
Textron Systems’ prototype Cottonmouth vehicle for use in the Marine Corps’ Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) competition. (Textron Photo)

The Marine Corps has detailed its plan for establishing new Mobile Reconnaissance Battalions (MRB), which will include the future Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) as part of a “family of systems.” The latest annual update to the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 plan, published on Monday, sets a goal to begin the effort to transition from Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) battalions to MRBs by September, to include establishing a new program manager for mobile reconnaissance role to oversee capability efforts. “Our…

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