Smaller, leaner: Marines put their new ways to fight to the test

Smaller, leaner: Marines put their new ways to fight to the test
Smaller, leaner: Marines put their new ways to fight to the test

Breaking Defense was on hand to see a Marine combat logistics regiment train to stay low-profile while extending the Corps’, and Navy’s, reach.

In first ever service-level exercise, new Marine Corps unit focuses on role in China fight

In first ever service-level exercise, new Marine Corps unit focuses on role in China fight
In first ever service-level exercise, new Marine Corps unit focuses on role in China fight

Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, told Breaking Defense the recent exercise was an “inflection point” for his command.

What is a ‘Stand-In Force’? Look at the Marines in Norway, Berger says

What is a ‘Stand-In Force’? Look at the Marines in Norway, Berger says
What is a ‘Stand-In Force’? Look at the Marines in Norway, Berger says

The concept, published in December, was put to an early test in Europe in the early days of the war in Ukraine.

Marines’ new warfighting concept focuses on small, agile forces with an eye on China

Marines’ new warfighting concept focuses on small, agile forces with an eye on China
Marines’ new warfighting concept focuses on small, agile forces with an eye on China

The “evolving” stand-in forces concept is “applicable globally” but singles out America’s chief rival.