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59 Marines are now certified to use amphibious combat vehicles in surf
Although there are now Marines who are authorized to operate amphibious combat vehicles, it’s unclear when the vehicles will be deployed.
Marine Corps halts surf use of amphibious combat vehicles after mishap
The Marine Corps said one of its new amphibious combat vehicles rolled over in surf during training. No one was hurt.
The Corps has new amphibious vehicles, needs maintainer training tools
126 amphibious combat vehicles have been sent to the fleet, all on the West Coast.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marines pause amphibious combat vehicle waterborne operations following rollover in California high surf
Marines aboard the two ACVs were able to evacuate and no injuries were reported.
By Todd South
5 officers censured for 2020 amphibious vehicle sinking that killed 8 Marines, 1 sailor
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the punishment stemmed from the five officers’ “inadequate leadership and execution of their oversight duties."
By Todd South
Marine officer blames bad information for AAV sinking tragedy
Lt. Col. Michael J. Regner said his decisions were based in part on what other commanders told him, including that all the Marines had completed their swim certifications and that the aging vehicles they were in had been fixed and were ready for the mission.
Marine amphibious combat vehicles to return to waterborne operations
The Sept. 3, 2021, safety notice had identified a problem with the ACV’s towing mechanism.
By Todd South
Panel hears dueling versions of deadly Marine AAV sinking
“This is going to be a difficult decision,” Lt. Col. Michael McDonald said in the military’s opening statement.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
Fate of Marine battalion commander during tragic 2020 vehicle sinking on the line
Two Marines testified that the commander ultimately was responsible for training failures and the faulty MEU vehicles.
By Philip Athey
Fate of Marine battalion commander connected to deadly AAV sinking to be determined in December
A board of inquiry will be held for Lt. Col. Keith Brenize "to show cause for retention in the Marine Corps."
By Philip Athey
Marines clarify combat evaluation orders in aftermath of deadly AAV sinking
It is now explicitly stated that units preparing to deploy must got through a combat evaluation within six months of the deployment.
By Philip Athey