Marine Corps Establishes New Small Drone Training Unit at Twentynine Palms
The U.S. Marine Corps has created the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG), headquartered at Twentynine Palms, California, to standardize training, doctrine, and tactics for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-sUAS. Focusing on Group 1 and 2 drones, MCRIG will develop curriculum and coordinate education across regional hubs to address the rapid proliferation of small drones and evolving enemy UAS threats. The unit is recruiting NCOs and one officer for subject matter expert roles.
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Marine Corps Creates New Small Drone Training Unit
The Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG), headquartered at Twentynine Palms, California, to standardize training, doctrine, and tactics for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS). The unit will focus on Group 1 drones (under 20 pounds, below 1,200 feet) and Group 2 drones (21-55 pounds, below 3,500 feet). MCRIG will develop curriculum, integrate points of instruction, and coordinate all small drone education across the service. The creation is driven by the rapid proliferation of small drones in modern warfare and evolving threats from enemy UAS. The unit is seeking non-commissioned officers and one commissioned officer as subject matter experts, requiring relocation to California and 24- to 36-month orders.
Marine Corps TimesMarine Corps Creates New Small Drone Training Unit
The Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG), headquartered at Twentynine Palms, California, to standardize training, doctrine, and tactics for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS). The unit will focus on Group 1 drones (under 20 pounds, below 1,200 feet) and Group 2 drones (21-55 pounds, below 3,500 feet). MCRIG will develop curriculum, integrate points of instruction, and coordinate education across regional hubs to increase readiness. The move is driven by the rapid proliferation of small drones in modern warfare and evolving threats from enemy UAS. The service is opening positions for non-commissioned officers and one commissioned officer as subject matter experts, requiring relocation to California and 24-36 month orders.
Military TimesMarine Corps Creates New Small Drone Training Unit
The Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG), headquartered at Twentynine Palms, California, to standardize training, doctrine, and tactics for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS). The unit will focus on Group 1 drones (under 20 pounds, operating below 1,200 feet) and Group 2 drones (21-55 pounds, operating below 3,500 feet). MCRIG will develop curriculum, integrate points of instruction, and coordinate all small drone education across the service. The creation is driven by the rapid proliferation of small drones in modern warfare and evolving threats from enemy UAS. The Marine Corps is opening positions for non-commissioned officers and one commissioned officer as subject matter experts, requiring relocation to California and 24- to 36-month orders.
Military TimesMarine Corps creates new small drone training unit
The Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG), headquartered at Twentynine Palms, California, to standardize training, doctrine, and tactics for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS). The unit will focus on Group 1 drones (under 20 pounds, below 1,200 feet) and Group 2 drones (21-55 pounds, below 3,500 feet). MCRIG will develop curriculum, integrate points of instruction, and coordinate training across regional hubs to increase readiness against the rapidly proliferating small drone threat. The service is opening several NCO positions and one officer slot for subject matter experts, requiring relocation to California and 24-36 month orders.
Marine Corps TimesMarine Corps creates new small drone training unit
The Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG), headquartered at Twentynine Palms, California, to standardize training, doctrine, and tactics for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS). The unit will focus on Group 1 drones (under 20 pounds, below 1,200 feet) and Group 2 drones (21-55 pounds, below 3,500 feet). MCRIG will develop curriculum, integrate points of instruction, and coordinate training across regional hubs to increase readiness and address the rapid proliferation of small drones and evolving threats from enemy UAS. The service is opening several NCO positions and one officer position for subject matter experts, requiring relocation to California and 24-36 month orders.
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