We know we are short of amphibious shipping. Now that Marine Ospreys are operational what type of Airborne MEU sized MAGTF can be generated and deployed from Organic Marine Aircraft and augmented by USAF? III MEF advertises ACMAGTF. ALERT CONTINGENCY MAGTF: ‘OUR MOST READY FORCE’
22 MAY 2023 | 1st Lt. Oscar Castro
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It is 3:00am on a Sunday morning. III Marine Expeditionary Force receives indications and warnings that a crisis is brewing. The order is given without hesitation, and the Marines and Sailors of the Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force are geared up and ready to deploy with a full combat load within just a couple hours.
As a scalable unit, the ACM is always on standby to respond to a variety of mission sets – from humanitarian and disaster relief operations to full-scale combat operations. It is not a conceptual idea or something people just talk about, the ACM is employed routinely through a rigorous training schedule involving no-notice drills and even operational deployments within the region.
“Our ACM force is our most ready force,” said Col. Eric Clark, 4th Marine Regiment Commanding Officer, “and as you talk about the Marine Corps being a force in readiness, those Marines that are rehearsed, that are sourced, and that have mobility on standby to get them out quickly on that key maritime terrain; that's our bid for success within the region, whether you're talking about a humanitarian crisis or you are talking about actions by an adversary.”
Yes and let us put a fire under those 3 Stars to get it done. Perhaps the first meeting of these Lt Generals of Marines and Vice Admirals of Our Navy could begin with a prayer followed by a review of how a comprehensive Fire Watch is instituted and supervised through out the Fleet and in all Ship Repair, Ship Building and Maintenance Facilities so Our Navy does not BURN ANOTHER BONNIE DICK!
Keep up the heat. “Navy, Marines launching study to improve readiness of amphibious fleet
By Megan Eckstein
Apr 8 at 01:24 PM
The amphibious transport dock Somerset, front, sails with India's INS Kesari, back left, and INS Airavat in the Indian Ocean during the exercise Tiger Triumph on March 26, 2024. (Cpl. Aidan Hekker/U.S. Marine Corps)
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps will study amphibious warship readiness and how the services can get ahead of ship maintenance challenges, the top Navy officer told reporters today.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti said she and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith signed a letter to their three-star officers who oversee plans and operations, calling for a deep dive on ship readiness and requirements for the training and certification of ship groups and the Marines who embark on them.
Franchetti, who spoke to a group of reporters following remarks at the Navy League’s annual Sea-Air-Space conference here, acknowledged the amphibious assault ship Boxer deployed last week several months later than planned. To make up for its delay — caused by a maintenance challenge, as reported by Military.com — fellow Boxer Amphibious Ready Group ship Somerset deployed in January, taking on missions solo until its two fellow vessels and their embarked Marines could join it in the Pacific Ocean.
She said the Navy is also eyeing potential delays for the amphibious assault ship Wasp, which recently began basic at-sea operations following a lengthy maintenance availability.
“We’re trying to look ahead to make sure that we can, I want to say, nip this in the bud,” she explained. “Many of our amphibious ships are older. Also, they’re getting the [Joint Strike Fighter] modifications, so that’s taking time when they go in for their upgrades, and that’s taking a little bit longer than expected.”
The chief of naval operations called this study a “proactive approach” to help “get ahead of potential delays” in maintenance, and ensure ship crews and embarked Marines are properly trained and certified to respond to contingencies and deploy on time, even if maintenance runs long.
She said the group will report back next month with the “terms of reference” for the study, which will outline what to look at and how.
Franchetti emphasized she’s committed to the amphibious fleet, noting the recent fiscal 2025 budget request reflects that with money to buy new amphibious assault ships, amphibious transport docks and landing ships medium.
Amphibious ships have been a point of contention between the Navy and Marine Corps in recent years. Some of the oldest Whidbey Island-class dock landing ships have required an increasing amount of time and money for maintenance. And yet, in some cases, they have struggled to be ready enough to deploy.
I am sure MCCP will use OSINT, and networking to see if these are just words or reality.
We know we are short of amphibious shipping. Now that Marine Ospreys are operational what type of Airborne MEU sized MAGTF can be generated and deployed from Organic Marine Aircraft and augmented by USAF? III MEF advertises ACMAGTF. ALERT CONTINGENCY MAGTF: ‘OUR MOST READY FORCE’
22 MAY 2023 | 1st Lt. Oscar Castro
The Official United States Marine Corps Public Website
PRINTSHARE
CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan --
It is 3:00am on a Sunday morning. III Marine Expeditionary Force receives indications and warnings that a crisis is brewing. The order is given without hesitation, and the Marines and Sailors of the Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force are geared up and ready to deploy with a full combat load within just a couple hours.
As a scalable unit, the ACM is always on standby to respond to a variety of mission sets – from humanitarian and disaster relief operations to full-scale combat operations. It is not a conceptual idea or something people just talk about, the ACM is employed routinely through a rigorous training schedule involving no-notice drills and even operational deployments within the region.
“Our ACM force is our most ready force,” said Col. Eric Clark, 4th Marine Regiment Commanding Officer, “and as you talk about the Marine Corps being a force in readiness, those Marines that are rehearsed, that are sourced, and that have mobility on standby to get them out quickly on that key maritime terrain; that's our bid for success within the region, whether you're talking about a humanitarian crisis or you are talking about actions by an adversary.”
Yes and let us put a fire under those 3 Stars to get it done. Perhaps the first meeting of these Lt Generals of Marines and Vice Admirals of Our Navy could begin with a prayer followed by a review of how a comprehensive Fire Watch is instituted and supervised through out the Fleet and in all Ship Repair, Ship Building and Maintenance Facilities so Our Navy does not BURN ANOTHER BONNIE DICK!
Keep up the heat. “Navy, Marines launching study to improve readiness of amphibious fleet
By Megan Eckstein
Apr 8 at 01:24 PM
The amphibious transport dock Somerset, front, sails with India's INS Kesari, back left, and INS Airavat in the Indian Ocean during the exercise Tiger Triumph on March 26, 2024. (Cpl. Aidan Hekker/U.S. Marine Corps)
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps will study amphibious warship readiness and how the services can get ahead of ship maintenance challenges, the top Navy officer told reporters today.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti said she and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith signed a letter to their three-star officers who oversee plans and operations, calling for a deep dive on ship readiness and requirements for the training and certification of ship groups and the Marines who embark on them.
Franchetti, who spoke to a group of reporters following remarks at the Navy League’s annual Sea-Air-Space conference here, acknowledged the amphibious assault ship Boxer deployed last week several months later than planned. To make up for its delay — caused by a maintenance challenge, as reported by Military.com — fellow Boxer Amphibious Ready Group ship Somerset deployed in January, taking on missions solo until its two fellow vessels and their embarked Marines could join it in the Pacific Ocean.
She said the Navy is also eyeing potential delays for the amphibious assault ship Wasp, which recently began basic at-sea operations following a lengthy maintenance availability.
“We’re trying to look ahead to make sure that we can, I want to say, nip this in the bud,” she explained. “Many of our amphibious ships are older. Also, they’re getting the [Joint Strike Fighter] modifications, so that’s taking time when they go in for their upgrades, and that’s taking a little bit longer than expected.”
The chief of naval operations called this study a “proactive approach” to help “get ahead of potential delays” in maintenance, and ensure ship crews and embarked Marines are properly trained and certified to respond to contingencies and deploy on time, even if maintenance runs long.
She said the group will report back next month with the “terms of reference” for the study, which will outline what to look at and how.
Franchetti emphasized she’s committed to the amphibious fleet, noting the recent fiscal 2025 budget request reflects that with money to buy new amphibious assault ships, amphibious transport docks and landing ships medium.
Amphibious ships have been a point of contention between the Navy and Marine Corps in recent years. Some of the oldest Whidbey Island-class dock landing ships have required an increasing amount of time and money for maintenance. And yet, in some cases, they have struggled to be ready enough to deploy.
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