“Between 100 to 200 Marines will be the first wave in,” Cuomo said. “And that force is going to have to fight by itself for — in what Expeditionary Force 21 lays out — potentially three to seven days that force is on the ground.” These initial Marines would potentially be responsible for — at times company by company — taking airstrips, naval bases, missile sites, and setting up small forward operating posts.The mission, along with the time spent without direct support, requires a more morally, mentally and physically capable Marine Corps.... Maj. Scott Cuomo, USMC, Director of Infantry Officers Course
