The Army’s navy is crumbling

Army boats have long been a hidden component of U.S. military operations, but a 2024 Government Accountability Office report shows that the Army’s 70 watercraft are only 33.9% mission‑capable, far below the 90% threshold. This shortfall complicates sustainment logistics and training exercises in the Pacific and raises questions about whether the fleet should remain under Army control or be transferred to the Navy. In this video we trace the history of Army boats, examine the current fleet composition, assess the crisis, and discuss potential divestment or a strategic rethink of the region’s maritime approach. Intro - 00:00-02:00 Ad read - 02:00-3:01 The Army’s Navy - 03:01-06:27 The Fleet - 06:27-11:24 Crisis - 11:24-13:44 Divestment - 13:44-End