Most artillery would convert from cannon to missile units Ground forces would gain long-range precision fires but give up three infantry battalions, tanks, and some counterinsurgency capabilities.Despite a continuing high operational tempo, the Marine Corps is pursuing modernization over expanding force structure.To pay for this, the Marine Corps’ active-duty end strength begins a decline to about 172,000, the level before the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.General Berger’s new guidance aims to restore the Marine Corps to its naval roots after two decades of operations ashore, invest in capabilities focused on great power conflict in the Pacific, and divest unneeded forces.

However, many commentators worry that the restructuring will make the Marine Corps too narrowly focused. The budget cuts units and personnel to pay for these new capabilities. Military Forces in FY 2021. The Marine Corps begins a major restructuring to develop capabilities for great power conflict after two decades of conducting counterinsurgency ashore.

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