Loss of Expeditionary Nature Within the Marine Corps

Abstract

The Marine Corps must not sacrifice its expeditionary capability by acquiring larger combat vehicles, establishing costly, long-term forward operating bases, and depending on contracted support. Expeditionary operations have been the unique capability which separates the Marine Corps from the United State's sister services, a source of pride for Marines. Having prided ourselves in this unique ability throughout the history of the Marine Corps, we have strayed from it in the past years. This has been identified by our Commandant with his vision for our future. The Marine Corps historical ability to rapidly deploy throughout the world has secured a place for the Marine Corps in the defense of our nation's interests. Current sustained operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan have taken their toll on this unique capability. Some would argue that the Marine Corps are modeling themselves after a more conventional ground force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 20, 2009
Accession Number
ADA517845

Entities

People

  • Dj O'reilly

Organizations

  • Marine Corps Combat Development Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Afghanistan
  • Artillery
  • Combat Operations
  • Contractors
  • Explosive Devices
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Job Training
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Personnel
  • Naval Vessels
  • Training
  • United States
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.