The Corps starts fielding new lightweight plate carrier to grunts“When you lighten the load, Marines can get to their destinations faster and they’re going to have more endurance, which increases their lethality.”By Shawn Snow3 years ago
NEW IN 2019: There will be a new Marine commandant this yearThe top Marine is headed into his fourth and final year as commandant of the Marine Corps.By Shawn Snow4 years ago
The Corps wants lighter body armor for counterinsurgency conflicts The lighter body armor could increase mobility by 8 percent.By Shawn Snow4 years ago
Squad leader shortage: Why the Corps is handing out big bucks for infantry NCOs'Disappointingly low' numbers are leaving the Corps in the lurch.By Shawn Snow5 years ago
The coming infantryman may see a smarter Corps, multiple jobs for gruntsThe days of learning one MOS may be coming to an end for grunts, says the sergeant major of the Marine Corps.By Shawn Snow5 years ago
Staff sergeant squad leaders?As squads get more capability, they may need new leadership.By Jeff Schogol5 years ago