Marine Corps halts surf use of amphibious combat vehicles after mishap

 via Marine Times

The Marine Corps has halted some operations of its new amphibious combat vehicles after one of the armored vehicles rolled over in surf during training off California’s Camp Pendleton.

The eight-wheeled vehicle flipped over at about 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the Marines Assault Amphibian School at the base north of San Diego, authorities said.

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Wow.

I had high hopes for this vehicle for a couple of reasons.  First I actually bought into the idea that it was a step forward from the AAV and next it was the remaining piece for the Ground Combat Element to have a little protected mobility and retain the ability to take ground and hold it.

BUT!

The reality is that the ACV was originally envisioned as a personnel carrier and as far as swimming was concerned it only had to do inland waterways, not cross surf zones.

I know the Marine Corps is working hard as is BAE but I have to wonder if this can actually be fixed.