ACV Training Evolution

17 Februari 2022

New Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) during exercise (photos : USMC)

Pacific Ocean -- Marines with 1st Marine Division participated in a waterborne training evolution with Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) aboard the USS Anchorage.

The two-day training evolution with the U.S. Navy focused on the safety and ship-to-shore capabilities as part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations.

During the evolution, the ACV demonstrated its survivability, maneuverability, and robust swim capabilities by participating in a series of open-ocean swims between Anchorage and Camp Pendleton.

Anchorage and designated safety boats remained in close proximity of the ACVs throughout the entirety of the amphibious operations.

“Conducting safe, realistic training on this platform advances our ability to respond swiftly to global threats in maritime conditions” - 1st Marine Division, Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner.

(USMC)