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Amphib Ship Maintenance Plans Work Better If COCOMs Do Not Extend Units, Marine Corps Commandant Says

Friday, March 14th, 2025

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Amphib Ship Maintenance Plans Work Better If COCOMs Do Not Extend Units, Marine Corps Commandant Says

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, addresses attendees during a change of command ceremony for Training and Education Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. on August 9, 2024. (Photo: Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller, U.S Marine Corps)

The Commandant of the Marine Corps this week said while the Navy is trying to get its ships into maintenance availability on time and out to sea on time, part of the problem is combatant commanders extending ship groups with too few operational ships. “The Navy is attempting to get the ships in and out on time, but right now that's not happening. The amphibs are going in and they're staying in, and a lot of it has to do…

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