Infantry Weapons Systems (PG13 IWS)

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Robotic Rapid Fire - A UA 240G machine gun sits on top of a telepresent rapid aiming platform during a field test held at Camp Mercury, Iraq, May 20, 2005. This robotic system allows Marines to employ a weapon, via a remote hand unit, from up to 100 meters away. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Robbins Jr.

Mission

PG13 is the principal agent for equipping and sustaining the operating forces with the infantry weapons and systems necessary to accomplish infantry, anti-armor, amphibious raids and reconnaissance, target acquisition, force protection, and non-lethal systems missions. IWS is also developing the process by which the Marine Corps addresses the rifle squad as an integrated system and defines the Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad of the future.

Contacts

Business Manager - 703-432-3670
Operations Manager - 703-432-3682

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Command Mission

To serve as the Commandant's
agent for acquisition and
sustainment of systems and
equipment used to accomplish
the Marine Corps'
warfighting mission.
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