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The Repair and Test Equipment budget line item (LI 4181) for the Navy, under the Procurement, Marine Corps appropriation, is designed to provide essential repair and test equipment to support the operation and maintenance of Marine Corps ground-based weapon systems and major end items. The goal is to ensure that Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Logistics Support Systems (MLS2) and related platforms maintain high operational readiness, particularly during distributed operations such as Littoral Operations in Contested Environments (LOCE). This equipment portfolio includes over 200 different items, ranging from tool kits and shop sets to advanced metrology and calibration equipment. These resources are critical for organic maintenance activities across widely dispersed Marine Corps units.

MAGTF Logistics Support Systems (MLS2) focuses on procuring Electronic Maintenance Support Systems (EMSS) hardware kits and augmented reality assets. The objective is to enhance maintenance readiness by enabling maintainers to access Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and other maintenance applications. EMSS also provides connectivity to the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) and the Global Combat Support System - Marine Corps (GCSS-MC), streamlining maintenance and supply transactions and improving fleet readiness. The procurement schedule for MLS2 reflects a planned refresh of EMD hardware and continued acquisition of commercial off-the-shelf equipment and supporting software.

General Purpose Tools and Test Systems (GPT&TS) supports the procurement of mechanical and electrical tool kits, fielding support, and modernization efforts. Notable acquisitions include Microwave Communication and Radar Test Sets to support next-generation Wideband Satellite Communications and maintenance activities for expeditionary battalions and squadrons. GPT&TS also encompasses portable, vehicle-mounted, and sheltered tool kits, as well as handheld and building-mounted electronic and mechanical test equipment. The funding increase is justified by the need to support new capabilities and ongoing modernization of maintenance support equipment.

Automatic Test Systems (ATS) objectives center on procuring Software Defined and Crypto-Compliant Hand-Held Radio Test Sets (HHRTS) and modernizing automatic test equipment for five distinct programs. ATS provides both hardware and software solutions for mobile and automatic testing of Principle End Items (PEI), Line Replaceable Units (LRU), and Shop Repairable Units (SRU), thereby improving weapon system readiness and reducing lifecycle costs. Modernization efforts include enhancements to test electro-optics platforms and portable radio testers for ground tactical radio systems. All changes are managed through the Engineer Change Proposal (ECP) process to ensure continued organic maintenance capability and mitigate obsolescence.

Calibration and Maintenance Program (CAMP) is primarily for the procurement and replacement of calibration equipment standards. These standards are essential for supporting and calibrating new test equipment used by maintenance personnel across Marine Corps ground equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability in maintenance operations. The funding increase aligns with the need to keep pace with technological advancements and the introduction of new test systems.

Additive Manufacturing supports the procurement of Expeditionary Fabrication Equipment (XFAB) and Tactical Fabrication (TACFAB) systems. The program aims to maintain and create parts to meet ground warfare requirements, including fielding expeditionary metal 3D printers and replacing legacy deployable machine shops with Advanced Integrated Mobile Machine Shop (AIMMS) systems. Funding also covers Field Service Representative (FSR) services for cyber-related tasks and system updates, ensuring operational readiness of advanced manufacturing systems.

Conditioned Based Maintenance (CBM+) objectives focus on procuring data loggers, Multi-Function Trip Tools, network equipment, and cloud computing interfaces. CBM+ is a predictive maintenance strategy that leverages electronic data logging devices and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) software to collect, transmit, and analyze maintenance data from platforms such as vehicles, aircraft, and generators. This approach enhances supply chain management and reduces the risk of supply interruptions, supporting the Marine Corps' ability to conduct Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) and littoral operations in contested environments. The request also reflects a reduction in Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiency and align with government-wide cost-saving initiatives.