How capable is today's Marine Corps to answer a 9-1-1 call? Not very
Neither the Navy nor the Marine Corps can meet the essential requirements today, these two retired Marine leaders write.
Source: militarytimes.com
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Why the Marines Are Ditching Tanks and Howitzers
The service is returning to its roots as an island-hopping tornado to face off against Russia and China.
Source: popularmechanics.com
US Marines finish tests of Israeli 'Iron Dome' missile air defense
The prototype interceptor is meant to fill gaps in the Corps' medium-range air defenses.
Source: c4isrnet.com
Almost But Not Quite: Acting Commandant Will Face Limitations In Role
Gen. Eric Smith will have to juggle the Marine Corps’ top two positions when Gen. David Berger retires.
Source: defenseone.com
A real 'ripple effect': Why it matters Smith will be 'acting' Marine Corps commandant
Gen. Eric Smith will become the first Marine in at least 100 years to have the title "acting commandant."
Source: breakingdefense.com
US Marine Corps wants to further speed up Force Design overhaul plans
Marines are already using alternative acquisition models and leveraging existing tech to modernize. They still want to move faster.
Source: marinecorpstimes.com
'No Regrets': Gen. Berger Defends Force Design Decisions From Critics
The danger of not modernizing was “very clear, not just gut feel,” says outgoing commandant.
Source: defenseone.com
A squad corpsman: How Marine planners are seeking better combat care
The next phase of experimentation will focus on what battalions need.
Source: marinecorpstimes.com
How the outgoing Marine commandant will spend his retirement
Will he write a book? "I haven’t given it any thought," Gen. David Berger said.
Source: marinecorpstimes.com
To sharpen the 'stand-in force,' Marines honing in on mobile recon battalions, 'family of vehicles'
The most recent Force Design 2030 update directed service brass to establish the new recon battalions later this year.
Source: breakingdefense.com