Analysis / Forces

U.S. Military Forces in FY 2021: Marine Corps

Defense Outlook Series

This is part of the CSIS series U.S. 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. The budget cuts units and personnel to pay for these new capabilities. However, many commentators worry that the restructuring will make the Marine Corps too narrowly focused.

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Photo: Marine Corps Sgt. Booker Thomas/Department of Defense

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