Why have Marines replaced their iconic amphibious AAVs with this unremarkable vehicle?

This video takes a closer look at why the iconic Marine's amphibious AAV vehicle was retired instead of receiving its once-planned deep upgrade. It explores the replacement vehicle and explains why it is so basic and why the USMC has changed. 00:00 Intro 00:48 AAV and EFV replacement 02:18 ACV program and AAV upgrade 03:53 Marines change 05:51 ACV variants and size 07:22 ACV's speed and range 09:33 ACV's mobility and conclusion