Why the Corps’ future may sideline its ground-pounders
Philip Athey
May 19 at 6:00 PM
Since the modern Corps emerged out of the ashes of World War I, Marine infantry has been the focus of the force.
Every Marine Expeditionary Force, air wing and logistics group has had one goal: to provide whatever it can for Marines on the lead fireteam in any fight.
But the Marine Corps is going through a time of radical change as it shapes itself to be able to fight China, adding on capabilities needed for the unique littoral fight while cutting some deemed unnecessary.
But there is still one major question the Corps has not, at least publicly, fully answered. What will Marine infantry do?
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