02/06/2019
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"Why is the Marine Corps considering going from a very reliable system to one that because of the geometry is almost certainly less reliable?"
"I believe that testing is critically important."
"When the Army purchases parachutes, it relies on the engineers at U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center to develop a specification addressing the military's unique requirements."
"I am not sure how you are soliciting for a new system without a new authorization."