EFV Program. A textbook example of how NOT to do it.

Hey!

If you think the F-35 program is jacked up because its taking too long then compare it to the EFV debacle.

A look at the program track shows a development cycle of 23 years!

Let that sink in.

23 years. 

That's just counting from 1988 to 2011 (when the vehicle was cancelled).  Also note that by the time table that wouldn't even get us to LRIP!

In the meantime while the US Marines are unable to field a replacement for the AAV, the US Army has been able to go through 3 generations of vehicles...the M-113, Bradley and Stryker...and now they're trying to field the Ground Combat Vehicle and to be honest I wouldn't bet against them succeeding.

While HQMC is focusing on Marines urinating on dead Taliban, perhaps they should turn their attention to the canary in the coal mine.  A broken procurement system and maybe a systemic over reach along with misguided priorities.

Hey Commandant.  Going sleeves down isn't going to fix the real problems facing our Corps.  Time to man up cowboy!

Cyber Command in the Marine Corps?  Why!  That's a mission set that the Navy can easily cover for the sea services!  Expanded Civil Affairs?  Why!  We can attach appropriate Army units!  Expanded Special Ops?  Unless you're talking about making the MEU(SOC) more robust then why?  To duplicate SEAL and Ranger mission sets?  Really?  Say all of the above out loud and ask yourself if our Corps is being properly served by some of the guidance that's coming down the pike.


I'm personally unimpressed but your mileage may vary.