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Marine Corps Authorizes ACVs To Resume Waterborne Operations After Safety Pause

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, September 23rd, 2022

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Marine Corps Authorizes ACVs To Resume Waterborne Operations After Safety Pause

BAE Systems' Amphibious Combat Vehicle Weapons Variant approaching shore from the ocean. Photo: BAE Systems

The Marine Corps announced last Thursday it has authorized Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) to resume waterborne operations, after the force implemented a safety pause following a training incident in July. The decision follows an internal review and the issuing of a new interim guidance which allows ACVs to operate in open waters as long as the height of breaking waves is not above 4 feet. “We remain steadfast to the safety of our Marines who conduct amphibious operations, and expect…

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