Il corpo dei Marines dovrebbe acquisire l'M10 Booker dell'esercito?

The U.S. Army has officially ended its relationship with the M10 Booker, but the Marine Corps may step in to acquire the 42‑tonne vehicle. In an editorial on Task & Purpose, the commander and executive officer of the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion argue that the Marine Corps should take the roughly 80 Bookers delivered to the Army. They contend that the Booker could help close a capability gap created by the Force Design 2030 doctrine and the slow pace of weapons programs while the Corps waits for the LAV replacement. The article examines the Marines’ arguments, their shortcomings, and what other platforms the Corps might field while awaiting the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (VCR) intended to replace the LAV. Editorial: