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Latest "stand-in forces" stories
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How Marine Commandant Berger became ‘the poster child for change’
Gen. David Berger relinquishes command on July 10, after four years of reforms that will shape the Marine Corps for years to come.
How the Marine Corps is preparing for era of contested logistics
For instance, the Corps is considering merging the machinist and welder into a single “fabricator” military occupational specialty.
New in 2023: Pacific Marine unit to hit initial operational capability
The 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment will first put the Corps’ “stand-in force” concept into practice.
This is the Marine Corps debate we should be having
"Many Marines — former, retired and active duty — have valid concerns about the current direction of the Marine Corps."
By Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper
Here’s how the Marine Corps should have approached stand-in forces
Stand-in forces are being funded by gutting necessary combat capabilities, such as infantry, aviation, armor and artillery, this retired Marine writes.
By Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee (Retired)