Troops in the Pacific made modifications to the Typhon missile system, demonstrating the significance of input from soldiers during deployment. The Government Accountability Office reported that soldiers proposed multiple design changes based on their experiences in the Philippines. These changes enhanced the speed and efficiency of the system. The MRC missile system's deployment marked a significant milestone for US military capabilities and joint exercises with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, highlighting its versatility in launching multiple missile types.
Troops deployed to the Pacific tinkered with and reworked a missile system in the field, showing the value of soldier-driven design input during a deployment that irritated China, a recent report noted.
User input on the system was collected during and after its deployment to the Philippines last year as part of a joint US-Philippine exercise.
The improvements made included reducing the reload time and stress on the system's components, and they were made by soldiers on the ground during those exercises.
The MRC is one of the Army's newest missile systems. It's a versatile ground-based missile system capable of firing both the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) and Tomahawk Land Attack Missile.
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