The Stand-in Force is a bad dream. Its subsonic, short range Naval Strike Missiles will be ineffective against PLAN warships. Its lack of survivable mobility will preclude positioning, repositioning, and logistics. Its lack of robust and resilient combined arms makes it vulnerable to being easily overrun by a determined enemy. It cannot deter. It cannot sink PLAN warships. It cannot survive during hostilities.
Where are the Marines? The last I heard they were trying to figure out how to clean and inspect barracks and building wheeled amphibious vehicles that can operate only under limited conditions and terrain. That seems to be alright since the leadership has self imposed limited operational capability throughout the force. Semper Fi
The Navy needs to continue cooperation with the Philippines, Australia, Canada, and other regional nations to maintain freedom of the seas. We need ships and aircraft in the immediate area. A MEU or at least a BLT needs to be in the area also. In addition to Marines, I would like to see the acquisition of
CB90 insertion craft for rapid raids/landings in these island areas. China and Russia also have holdings in other parts of the world. There needs to be a MEU in these areas also, to show them they cannot act with impunity. Former Commandant Berger's lowering of the needed number of amphibious L Class ships, is now going to bite the US in the butt.
The Stand-in Force is a bad dream. Its subsonic, short range Naval Strike Missiles will be ineffective against PLAN warships. Its lack of survivable mobility will preclude positioning, repositioning, and logistics. Its lack of robust and resilient combined arms makes it vulnerable to being easily overrun by a determined enemy. It cannot deter. It cannot sink PLAN warships. It cannot survive during hostilities.
Well stated and on point! SIF is not only a bad dream but also a daymare! The entire idea needs to sent to Davy Jones locker!
Where are the Marines? The last I heard they were trying to figure out how to clean and inspect barracks and building wheeled amphibious vehicles that can operate only under limited conditions and terrain. That seems to be alright since the leadership has self imposed limited operational capability throughout the force. Semper Fi
The Navy needs to continue cooperation with the Philippines, Australia, Canada, and other regional nations to maintain freedom of the seas. We need ships and aircraft in the immediate area. A MEU or at least a BLT needs to be in the area also. In addition to Marines, I would like to see the acquisition of
CB90 insertion craft for rapid raids/landings in these island areas. China and Russia also have holdings in other parts of the world. There needs to be a MEU in these areas also, to show them they cannot act with impunity. Former Commandant Berger's lowering of the needed number of amphibious L Class ships, is now going to bite the US in the butt.