US Marine Commandant: US tops China but will need to use everything in cupboard

US Marine Commandant: US tops China but will need to use everything in cupboard
US Marine Commandant: US tops China but will need to use everything in cupboard

Gen. David Berger said his Marines and Australian troops are experimenting with new combinations of weapons and new ways to use existing ones, though he avoided discussing any examples.

The year the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 came into its own: 2022 in Review

The year the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 came into its own: 2022 in Review
The year the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 came into its own: 2022 in Review

A new unit formation, a different way to operate and vocal congressional backers are all ways that Force Design 2030 took shape this year.

Congress pushing for more amphibs despite Navy projecting production shutdown

Congress pushing for more amphibs despite Navy projecting production shutdown
Congress pushing for more amphibs despite Navy projecting production shutdown

Lawmakers can’t force the Navy to buy more amphibious ships. But they can – and did – set them up for it.

Marine Commandant Berger talks Ukraine, Taiwan and Force Design when he leaves

Marine Commandant Berger talks Ukraine, Taiwan and Force Design when he leaves
Marine Commandant Berger talks Ukraine, Taiwan and Force Design when he leaves

As he approaches his final months as the senior Marine, Gen. David Berger says Ukraine conflict has “validated” some Force Design 2030 concepts.

Del Toro: Navy-Marine Corps amphib study in ‘final stages’, being briefed to leadership

Del Toro: Navy-Marine Corps amphib study in ‘final stages’, being briefed to leadership
Del Toro: Navy-Marine Corps amphib study in ‘final stages’, being briefed to leadership

The Navy has taken much criticism from Congress for repeatedly promising the study was nearing completion, but failing to deliver it.

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.

‘Win before firing a shot:’ Top Marine explains why the service is focused on information warfare

‘Win before firing a shot:’ Top Marine explains why the service is focused on information warfare
‘Win before firing a shot:’ Top Marine explains why the service is focused on information warfare

Gen. David Berger says the past four months of war in Ukraine has been a “fantastic case study” in information warfare.

Analyzing the biggest changes in the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 update

Analyzing the biggest changes in the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 update
Analyzing the biggest changes in the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 update

Last month’s update to the Marine Corps strategic guidance included many changes from the original document. Mark Cancian of CSIS goes in depth on what shifted, and why it matters.

Ending the civil war over the future of the US Marine Corps

Ending the civil war over the future of the US Marine Corps
Ending the civil war over the future of the US Marine Corps

There is a growing split in the Marine Corps community, and it needs to be addressed before it becomes a major rift, writes David E. Johnson of the RAND Corporation.

Navy brass put forward climate plan, citing threats to Parris Island, San Diego bases

Navy brass put forward climate plan, citing threats to Parris Island, San Diego bases
Navy brass put forward climate plan, citing threats to Parris Island, San Diego bases

A top Navy official says she hopes aggressive plan doesn’t fall to partisanship, as it’s a “holistic look” at making the Navy more “efficient, more effective” and with more capabilities.

Lawmakers Wittman, Courtney push legislation for 31 amphibs for Navy’s fleet

Lawmakers Wittman, Courtney push legislation for 31 amphibs for Navy’s fleet
Lawmakers Wittman, Courtney push legislation for 31 amphibs for Navy’s fleet

Previous laws requiring certain ship counts have struggled to be anything more than symbolic.

Ahead of new amphib study release, Berger, Del Toro hype up the value

Ahead of new amphib study release, Berger, Del Toro hype up the value
Ahead of new amphib study release, Berger, Del Toro hype up the value

The Navy and Marine Corps will likely release the study’s results in the coming weeks, according to Commandant Gen. David Berger.

Racing China, Marines strategy sees sensors, info warfare and mobility as key

Racing China, Marines strategy sees sensors, info warfare and mobility as key
Racing China, Marines strategy sees sensors, info warfare and mobility as key

“A big component to everything [we’re] talking about is time,” said Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl. That is “the one thing we can’t control, and we know that the Chinese are moving out really quickly. So, doing this at speed is really important.”

Marine commandant talks Ukraine, Force Design 2030 controversy

Marine commandant talks Ukraine, Force Design 2030 controversy
Marine commandant talks Ukraine, Force Design 2030 controversy

In wide-ranging talk Gen. David Berger discusses Ukraine, amphib ship numbers, lawmaker relations and what’s left to do before his 2023 exit.