New USMC Combined Arms Company

Started by bayonetbrant, February 01, 2016, 07:19:52 AM

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February 01, 2016, 07:19:52 AM
This article describes a new "combined arms company" that the USMC are experimenting with.  Looks like it's designed to give an infantry-centric battalion some "oomph" on the ground, but I wonder about the logistical tail, with a bunch of specialized mechanics / logistics support for what looks like a very small number of vehicles.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/story/military/2016/01/29/marines-black-sea-rotational-force-changes-guard/79413010/

QuoteThe changeover also saw the end of the new Combined Arms Company's first rotation, which arrived at the Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria last August. Since then, it's conducted three multinational live-fire exercises with more than five different nations, honing their ability to fight side by side with American forces.

The 150 Marines assigned to the unit are equipped with four Abrams main battle tanks, six light armored vehicles and three howitzers.
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