An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron 103 performs a touch-and-go landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush during flight deck certification. U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Hillary Becke
The Naval Brief: New vehicle problems; Protecting supply lines; Ship name request; and more...
Welcome to The Naval Brief, a weekly look at the news and ideas shaping the sea services’ future.
Problem with new amphibs. The Marine Corps has suspended waterborne operations for all 54 amphibious combat vehicles after identifying a problem with its sea tow quick-release mechanism, Defense One reports. This is the first suspension for the ACVs, which were built to replace the aging Amphibious Assault Vehicles.
Back to basics. Marines need to assume their supply lines will be contested by an enemy and they may have to forage for supplies, something they haven’t had to worry about for decades, according to the Marine Corps Commandant, Defense One reports. Gen. Berger also believes the supply chain could be disrupted all the way back to the United States.
Name request for Confederate-linked ships. The official commission in charge of recommending new names for two Navy ships and ten Army posts that honor Confederates is asking for the public’s input on who to rename them after. The commission will be submitting their recommendations to Congress by next October; you can read more here.
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