'We don't want to do anything to make China think 'maybe today is the day,'' General David Berger, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, told Newsweek.
that his forces are lacking in a key capability that could prove critical in deterring a conflict with China or in successfully waging one should such a war erupt in the Pacific.
General Berger said the situation could serve as an opportunity for Beijing as it seeks to highlight its own growing capabilities. Currently, these plans are put into play as part of a three-phase rotation that first involves pre-deployment and training, then deployment and, finally, return and maintenance. This delicate balance ensures that the Marines have enough battle-ready personnel and equipment to respond in the event of a crisis.
A Newsweek photo illustration showing General David Berger, Commandant of the US Marine Corps and US marines watch vehicles driving off their Landing Craft Air Cushion after landing ashore during the"Ssangyong 2023 Exercise" joint landing operation by US and South Korean Marines in the south-eastern port of Pohang on March 29, 2023.
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