Marines award NSWCPC rep

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - James Goodwin, operations and equipment specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWCPC), Fla., was presented the Marine Corps Excellence in Acquisition Support Award on Aug. 20. Goodwin received the award for his support to Marine Corps Systems Command as the field service representative on the MK154 Mod 1 system that allows an amphibious breach lane that provides maneuverability for assault forces as they push forward to provide fire and maneuver on enemy defended breaches. “I was fortunate to be part of a hard-working team that was passionate to produce a platform that allowed our war-fighters to remain safe at the tip of the spear. It was especially rewarding being able to train the Marines again and support them as they continue to train and operate with the MK154 Mod 1.” Goodwin’s team provided support to the Fleet Marine Forces of 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Blount Island Command, and Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany, Ga. Goodwin credits this latest success to his team in support of delivering solutions to ensure war-fighting dominance. (Source: NSWCPC 09/03/19) The MK154 Launcher, Mine Clearance (LMC) is part of the Mark 1 Mod Mine Clearance System which also includes three M59 Linear Demolition Charges (LDCs), three MK22 Mod 3/4 Rockets and an AAVP7A1. The MK154 LMC, mounted in an AAVP7A1, can deploy three linear demolition chargers from the water or land.