March 13, 2022
Marine Corps Regiment Redesignated for Maritime Operations
The redesignation is part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ shift from the grinding land campaigns that defined conflict in the Middle East to a nimble maritime strike force.
by Caleb Larson
In a recent ceremony, the United States Marine Corps redesignated the 3rd Marine Regiment as the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, enshrining the Corps’ return to its naval heritage in the regiment’s name.
The redesignation is part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ shift from the grinding land campaigns that defined conflict in the Middle East to a nimble maritime strike force that is leaner and precisely tailored to counter an expansionist China.
“Marines on the leading edge of change is nothing new,” said Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, in a statement released by Indo-Pacific command. “Adapting and overcoming challenges is part of our history and a critical component of our maneuver warfare philosophy. Marines have always been at the forefront of change when required, generating innovative solutions to challenging operational problems.”
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/marine-corps-regiment-redesignated-maritime-operations-201176
