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Northrop Grumman To Support Army Command Training

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

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The Army awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a $100 million contract to support the III Corps Mission Command Training Center (MCTC), the company said yesterday. The program provides training for mission command systems, simulated staff training exercises and immersive training for platoon and convoy operations designed to counter improvised explosive devices, according to a company statement. The contract includes a one-year base with four years of options, according to a statement. "Our training is based on the latest tactics, techniques and…

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