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Navy, Marine Corps Target Amphibious Warship Readiness

March 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Navy and Marine Corps form Amphibious Force Readiness Board.
Board aims to improve amphibious warship readiness.
Current combat surge readiness rate is 53 percent.
Goal is to reach 80 percent readiness.

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Strategic Implications

The establishment of the Amphibious Force Readiness Board may indicate a renewed focus on addressing the readiness shortfall in amphibious warships, which could improve the Navy's and Marine Corps' ability to project power and respond to crises. This effort suggests a shift in priorities towards maintaining and modernizing the amphibious fleet, which could have significant implications for the services' operational tempo and deterrence capabilities.

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What Happened

New Board Aims To Expedite Progress And Eliminate Obstacles

The Navy and Marine Corps are working together to improve the readiness of amphibious warships through the newly formed Amphibious Force Readiness Board. The board, which met for the first time on Thursday, aims to identify barriers to readiness and find solutions to improve the availability of these ships. According to Maj. Gen. Jason Morris, the board will provide regular briefings to the Secretary of the Navy and other service chiefs on challenges related to generating and maintaining the amphibious fleet. The effort comes as the services face a readiness shortfall, with a current combat surge readiness rate of 53 percent, according to Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby. This was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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