James Deitch
Why Logistics Must Lead the Marine Corps’ Maritime Strategy
As the United States shifts its defense posture toward the Asia-Pacific, the Marine Corps faces a crucial decision. Force Design 2030 seeks to bring about a significant transformation, aiming to keep the Corps relevant amid great power competition, especially against peer rivals like China.[i] However, beneath the surface of innovative ideas, stand-in forces, distributed operations, and advanced platforms, there is a constant and often overlooked weakness: logistics.
The Strategic Context: Why Logistics Matters More Than Ever
The Indo-Pacific region features vast distances, limited infrastructure, and restrictions on basing due to political reasons.[ii] The era of unrestricted access to secure ports and airfields has come to an end. The Marine Corps now must operate ahead of fixed bases, often at the edge of contested areas, where the ability to sustain forces is just as vital as projecting power.
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