Marine Corps' Light Amphibious Warship...Is It the Next Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)?

Light Amphibious Warship | Landing Ship Medium | New Marine Corps and US Navy LST 2.0 What's Going on With Shipping February 23, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the proposed new US Navy and Marine Corps Landing Ship Medium, formerly the Light Amphibious Warship. How this ship will fit into the overall fleet, in particular the other amphibious vessels, the Commandant's Guidance, and what issues can be expected by fielding such a different vessel. Also included is a recommendation that solves the issue of the LSM/LAW, along with others. #MarineCorps #Navy #amphibious #LandingShip #Logistics Support What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Marine Littoral Regiment 04:23 Amphibious Ready Groups/Marine Expeditionary Units 10:48 Landing Ship Medium/Light Amphibious Warship 21:15 Bridging Solutions 30:35 Alternative Solution & Conclusion Marine Corps Ship Requirements | Does the Marine Corps Have Ships?    • Marine Corps Ship Requirements | Does the ...   Commandant's Planning Guidance https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Portals/... Marine Littoral Regiment https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Dis... Congressional Research Service, Navy Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) https://sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/R4637... Marine Corps, Navy Remain Split Over Design, Number of Future Light Amphibious Warship, Divide Risks Stalling Program https://news.usni.org/2022/09/14/mari... Marines, Navy near agreement on light amphibious warship features https://www.defensenews.com/naval/202... HOS RESOLUTION https://hornbeckoffshore.com/fleet/ve... Marine Corps Requirements Call for 9 Light Amphibious Ships per Regiment https://news.usni.org/2023/02/14/mari... A closer look at the Littoral Strike Ship concept https://www.navylookout.com/a-closer-... THE ULTIMATE STEALTH SHIP https://cimsec.org/ultimate-stealth-s...