Pendleton Marines put Amphibious Combat Vehicle to the test

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27 Dec 2019 | Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
 
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. --

The world is constantly advancing around us. As the most feared fighting force in the world, it is imperative Marines advance their capabilities along with it. The Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle is here to improve Marines’ amphibious capabilities.

Marines with the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, tested the ACV’s maneuverability and performance during low-light and night operations on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s beaches, Dec. 16-18. The Marines spent hours driving ACVs the Southern California surf and in the open ocean to assess how well they could interface with the vehicle and conduct operations in low light.

    “I am loyal to tracks, but the more I learn about these vehicles, the more impressed I get with all its features and how it will improve our warfighting capabilities.”

     David Sandvold, the director of operations for AVTB

https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/2047535/pendleton-marines-put-amphibious-combat-vehicle-to-the-test/