The U.S. Marines will receive smart phones that make calling for fire support easier, quicker and more accurate. The Target Handoff System Version 2 is a portable system designed for use by dismounted Marines to locate targets, pinpoint global positioning coordinates and call for close air, artillery and naval fire support using secure digital communications.
| U.S. Marine Pfc. Zach C. Hagestad, right, looks downrange through a Vector optics system as U.S. Marine Cpl. Viktor I. Cadiente coordinates fire via radio with troops on the ground March 24 at Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea (Photo U.S. Marines website) |