The USMC CCE knew for years that they needed to effectively support SCORM in their MarineNet LMS. The challenges of integrating courseware from dozens of vendors coupled with an upcoming mandate by the Secretary of Defense prompted the USMC to design their ideal SCORM Player. The Marine Corps has a number of demanding requirements including the need to deploy systems over satellite connections into combat zones; the need to train Marines all over the world using a distributed content delivery network; and the need to synchronize data from offline environments with a central repository. The Marines had made previous attempts at standardization, but disappointing results encouraged them to outsource the project.

The USMC assembled an RFP to develop a superior SCORM player that suits its unique requirements and also avoids all the common pitfalls that have plagued other SCORM players. Rustici Software’s SCORM Engine exceeded the USMC’s requirements right out of the box. After evaluating numerous responses to its solicitation, the USMC determined that Rustici Software provided the only satisfactory solution and bypassed the competitive RFP process by granting Rustici Software a sole-source award.

"I was very impressed with the flexibility of the SCORM Engine and how well it integrated into our system with very little customization," says Mike Pack, Senior Systems Engineer on the project. "Your hard work and excellent support helped us take this very important step forward in our distance learning program. I look forward to taking advantage of the increased functionality the SCORM Engine provides."

The SCORM Engine provides USMC with the most cost-effective solution with very low risk and exceedingly high quality. The Marine Corps has been so impressed with the SCORM Engine that it extended its license to the entire Department of the Navy. Soon, every online training system within the Navy will use the SCORM Engine to ensure a uniform delivery mechanism.