Amphibious force recapitalization

Amphibious recapitalization is tied to maintaining forces that can remain forward and respond without waiting for a new deployment from home. The stated goal is continuous deployment of three amphibious ready group and Marine expeditionary unit teams. Large assault ships and amphibious transport docks support that presence, while medium landing ships add a different form of lift. The review questions whether three continuously deployed groups would meet the scale of demand. The passage also draws attention to the Marine Corps' unusually direct explanation of what its ships and forces are meant to do.