The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.
The commander's comments come amid concerns from Congress that the Pentagon is considering reducing the number of U.S. troops on the continent.
Squads had grown to 15 Marines during infantry battalion experiments in recent years.
Trump's plan for a huge increase in defense spending next fiscal year would mean billions more for equipment and training.
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