[Pentagon Leatherneck]

I’ve monitored the EFV program for more than 15 years. As most major defense acquisition programs these days, the vehicle became a nightmare of complexity. Complex engine, challenging high-pressure hydraulics, and a structure that might well be vulnerable to IEDs that emerged after the EFV design was set. Complex problems demand complex solutions, which get more and more expensive over time. The DoD simply told GD “enough.”

But the basic problem remains: How do we kick down the door and continue the fight inland if the Navy won’t come within 25 miles of the beach? So EFV will be re-invented tomorrow. And the existing AMTRAcs will be extended far beyond their intended life.

TC

[oh8eleven]

And the existing AMTRAcs will be extended far beyond their intended life.
Not a first - Marines using old equipment has been the norm since Tun Tavern.
I know nothing of this project and will defer to your expertise. However, given that we've been in space for over 50 years, the comment, "complex problems demand complex solutions" sounds pretty thin for a project that's decades old.
While beach landings may not be totally avoidable, I'd rather we spent more money finding better ways to avoid them.
Semper Fi ...

[MinorityRepublican]

Or how about this. We don’t get involved in any overseas entanglements so that way this sort of vehicle will ultimately be unnecessary. Let’s start by having nothing to do with the current revolution in Egypt.

[wmileo]

Thanks for the informative response.

Your explanation is better than anything I was able to find from the actual article.

I also wanted to take time to defend Duncan Hunter. He is a cut above the pack when it comes to federally elected officials, especially those from the land of sunshine.