Shown are the devices that support a new wearable technology being developed by the Marine Corps called the personal combat assistant and reporting device, two versions featured in the foreground. The tablet computer would be used by squad leaders to track individual Marine resupply needs.
Marine Times: New device could lighten load for Marines
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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WNU editor: "Real-time" works in the business world .... but will it work in the war zone. I can understand the benefits .... but what happens if the supply chain is broken for one or two days?
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