What Happened
Services Explore New Models To Boost Readiness And Meet Demand
The Navy and Marine Corps are exploring a revamp of the force generation model for amphibious vessels to improve readiness and meet demand. The current 36-month Optimized Fleet Response Plan is being reevaluated, with leaders aiming to increase deployments within a cycle and reduce overhead. The services are also considering procuring new ships and extending the service lives of existing ones. According to Breaking Defense, the Navy and Marine Corps are working together to address amphibious readiness issues and determine the optimal number of ships required.