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US Marines face Pacific sustainment challenges in potential China conflict

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US Marine Corps officers and analysts have raised concerns about the ability of forces deployed in the western Pacific to sustain operations in a potential conflict with China. Key vulnerabilities include logistical support, the rapid movement of missile batteries, and securing operational permissions from allied nations like Japan and the Philippines. Philippine officials have noted constitutional restrictions on launching offensive operations from their territory, complicating strategic planning. AI

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US Marines face Pacific sustainment challenges in potential China conflict

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    Could US Marines sustain a war with China? Officers warn of Pacific weaknesses

    US Marines deployed across the western Pacific could struggle to sustain their forces, move missile batteries and secure permission to launch operations from allied territory in a conflict with China, according to assessments by Marine Corps officers and independent analysts. Wri…

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