The proposed solution was theJoint Light Tactical Vehicle, a more survivable light truck that could serve the needs of soldiers, marines and special-operations forces battling elusive adversaries.
His delayed new way forward speech is apparently still being negotiated with theJoint Chiefs of Staff, which has reportedly expressed reservations about demanding even more from the overstressed Army and Marines.
It will be good for our Australian Defence Force to increase their capabilities by joint training, combined training, with the U.S. Marines and personnel.