A Tomahawk missile is launched from an attack submarine in the Pacific Missile Test Center range.

A Better Case for SLCM-N

There are stronger arguments for a nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile than just firepower.

Lieutenant Commander Alan Cummings, U.S. Navy Reserve
April 2024
An antitank missileman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in October 2022.

Force Design Is Still Too Heavy

The Marine Corps needs a small, logistically independent light infantry force.

Gunnery Sergeant Jesse Davis, U.S. Marine Corps
April 2024
The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), a Los Angeles–class fast-attack submarine, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Asahi steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula.

Enhance Naval Deterrence, Near and Far

A four-campaign construct could deter conflict with China inside the first island chain.

Vice Admiral Frank Pandolfe, U.S. Navy (Retired)
April 2024
An inflatable M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System decoy that generates a radar and infrared as well as optical signature. As battlefields become increasing transparent and targetable, deception will be essential to the Marine air-ground task force’s survival.

Deception in All that You Do

Deception is essential to the Marine air-ground task force’s survival.

Major Dilan Swift, U.S. Marine Corps
April 2024