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Final FY ‘23 NDAA Gives Marine Commandant More Say In Amphib Requirements

Friday, December 9th, 2022

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Final FY ‘23 NDAA Gives Marine Commandant More Say In Amphib Requirements

Gen. David Berger, the commandant of the Marines Corps. (Photo: DoD)

Provisions in the final compromise version of the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act directs the Commandant of the Marine Corps to have a clearer say in amphibious naval force requirements. One section of the bill states the Commandant is "specifically responsible” for developing requirements concerning amphibious warfare ships while another directs the Navy to consult with the Marine Corps on major decisions “directly concerning Marine Corps aviation or amphibious force structure and capability.” “It clearly states from Congress…

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