U.S. Marines with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct ACV Testing

This vehicle will never be in the top 10 APC/IFV, but that's not the problem. The problem is that it was NEVER designed to be the primary amphibian for the USMC. It was supposed to be a supplement to the higher end EFV. With the EFV gone it was thrust into this position. But I have to wonder if the Turk update/heavy modernization of the AAV isn't better. My prediction is that once the Marine Corps evolves back to being a force in readiness/amphibious assault specialist that the ACV will have a short service life.