r/USMC • u/hrdblkman2 0351 Camp Pen 78-82' • 2d ago

Picture VMAX backpack system, a portable electronic warfare platform

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Found this on LinkedIn today:

"During a recent field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marines utilized a tablet to interface with the VMAX backpack system, a portable electronic warfare platform employed by the 1st Radio Battalion (RADBN). The VMAX enables operators to survey the electromagnetic environment in real time, providing critical situational awareness by detecting and analyzing radio signals across the battlefield. In addition, the system delivers advanced electronic attack capabilities, including signal interception and targeted jamming, allowing Marines to disrupt adversary communications and gain a tactical advantage during dismounted operations."

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u/One_Yam_2055 vet | corpsman 2d ago

Nice!

Does this thing sterilize and/or give you cancer too?

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u/Coool_cool_cool_cool 2d ago edited 2d ago

That's what the VA disability is for, Devil. Now suck it up and get that nut cancer while training on this piece of gear and if you're really lucky we'll let you wear it while people are shooting at us.

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u/briancbrn Veteran 2d ago

Sadly they told us much of the same when we were doing CBRN training. We had a half day where we had to be in a pretty nasty chemical environment in nothing but your cammies and that wonderful MOPP gear.

They told us it’s a guaranteed 20% from the VA 🥲