Defense chief vows to transform Marines into force capable of modern maneuver warfare
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Friday he will seek to transform the Marine Corps into an operations command capable of conducting modern maneuver warfare amid the military's push to restore operational control of the Marines. Kang made the remarks during a visit to the Marine Corps headquarters and the Northwest Islands Defense Command, both located in Hwaseong, 45 kilometers south of…
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul pledged on Friday to reshape the Marine Corps into a force equipped for modern maneuver warfare, as the military aims to regain operational control over the Marine units. The defense chief made the announcement during a visit to the Marine Corps headquarters and the Northwest Islands Defense Command, both situated in Hwaseong, approximately 45 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the defense ministry.
Kang emphasized that the Marine Corps is at a critical juncture, seeking to reinvent itself. He assured that efforts will be made to bolster the status and capabilities of the Marine Corps, ultimately transforming it into a force capable of executing contemporary maneuver warfare. The plan entails the military's objective to reestablish operational control of two Marine divisions, currently under the Army's jurisdiction, as part of a wider restructuring initiative of the military's three-pronged structure.
This strategic move seeks to ensure the Marine Corps' autonomy by fully regaining its operational command over its respective units. The defense chief underscored the vital role of the Marine Corps as a crucial component of the nation's strategic capabilities.
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