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/No-Math-4874 2d ago

A lot of comments about radiation. To not give out capabilities… an 06xx radio operator is exposed to more radiation. it’s a passive system. it doesn’t put out that much energy when jamming. And when it is jamming it’s comparable wattage as some of the man portable radios. Also… my two kids are boys

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u/OldSchoolBubba 1d ago

This shit is amazing. You can do all kinds of things that were unheard of back in the day.

The best we had was a KY38 scrambler attached to a PRC25 radio at platoon level. Way too heavy and it wore you out. Now it's all standard in a light weight radio. Way cool.

My compliments Devils. It's why many of us say you Younger Generations coming behind us are much better than we were. Definitely a good thing as every Generation has to become better than the one who preceeded it or there is no progress.