ACV to get Stryker variant of 30mm cannon “BAE has also informed the Marine Corps that the MCT-30 version for the Marine Corps will be a lighter weight version of the Stryker system and use the Mk44 gun which is common with US Navy applications instead of the XM813 gun used on Stryker." May 15
Tensions with Iran and its proxies led to accelerated transfer of bases housing coalition troops to Iraqi forces "This base transfer occurred amid force protection concerns sparked by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and its proxy militias, which CJTF-OIR said led to an acceleration of the long-term transfer plan." May 14
New Marine Littoral Regiment, designed to fight in contested maritime environment, coming to Hawaii The new littoral regiment will consist of a combat team, an anti-air battalion and a logistics battalion. The combat team will be organized around an infantry battalion and an long-range anti-ship battery. May 14
Special operators will be countering violent extremists for the ‘long haul’ The commander of SOCOM said battling violent extremists groups will remain the number one priority for American commandos. May 12
What the hell is this shooting grip? “The grip you saw is not part of any of our doctrine (Marksmanship Order) and not part of any of our POIs (Combat Marksmanship Coaches – CMC courses)." May 12
Marine Corps nature is healing, the gyms are opening again Some major Marine installations from Lejeune, Pendleton to Quantico are opening up their gyms. May 11
No tanks, but the Corps is still looking for an LAV replacement Prototypes from two vendors should be ready for evaluations by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020. May 11
Some Marines stuck in Spain and Italy may return home soon following COVID-19 deployment disruption Marine Forces Europe and Africa said it remains “flexible in light of the dynamic global public health situation.” May 8
ISIS exploits COVID-19 with little success, US troop deployments to Iraq on track despite pandemic Army Lt. Gen Pat White explained to reporters Friday that curfews in Iraq may have actually had a negative impact on ISIS fighters and their ability to launch attacks. The curfews “constrained the ability of an adversary to move above ground,” he said. May 8
A Raider commander is slated for a star and the Corps shakes up its Pacific command Before joining the Marines and becoming a Raider commander, Huntley enlisted in the Army and served with the Rangers in the 1980s. May 7
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