Preparing for a China war, the Marines are retooling how they'll fight
New U.S. Marine Corps unit trained to combat adversaries in the western Pacific with a focus on China.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A new military unit within the U.S. Marine Corps, the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, is being trained to combat adversaries like China in the remote islands of the western Pacific. These units are designed to be smaller, lighter, and more mobile to support the larger joint force. The Marines aim to gather intelligence, share data quickly, and occasionally sink ships with medium-range missiles to help protect the U.S. and its allies like Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines. The strategy faces logistical challenges and uncertainties, especially given China’s military buildup in the region, particularly in the South China Sea. Amid rising tensions, the Marines seek to enhance deterrence through training exercises with partners like the Philippines, all while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.