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Navy, Marine Corps Back Longer Amphib Readiness Cycles

May 19, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Navy recommends 56-month Optimized Fleet Response Plan for amphibious ships.
Proposal includes increasing amphibious ships to 40.
Current 36-month model deemed insufficient for readiness.
Amphibious ship readiness faces challenges from maintenance and spare parts.

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Strategic Implications

The proposed extension of the OFRP to 56 months may indicate a shift towards prioritizing readiness and deployment flexibility for amphibious ships. The request for more ships suggests that the Navy and Marine Corps are seeking to address the current shortfall in amphibious capabilities, which could have significant implications for global naval operations and crisis response.

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What Happened

Pentagon Seeks More Amphibious Ships To Meet Global Demand

The Department of the Navy is recommending a modification to the force generation model for amphibious ships, aiming to improve readiness and deployment flexibility. The proposed 56-month Optimized Fleet Response Plan would allow for two workup cycles, two integrated training cycles, and two deployments for every ship. The Navy is also seeking to increase the number of amphibious ships to 40, up from the current 31. This move comes as the Marine Corps faces challenges in maintaining a sustainable presence globally, with combatant commanders requesting more Amphibious Ready Groups. The proposal was announced by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, as reported by Breaking Defense.

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