The Army’s key to victory in the Pacific is in shambles
October 1, 2025
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Did you know the Army has its very own navy? They don’t fire missiles. They don’t launch aircraft. They don’t even really have weapons. But, they are vital to victory.
A 2024 Government Accountability Office report revealed that the Army’s 70 watercraft are at a 33.9% mission-capable rate, far below the 90% threshold. This is already complicating sustainment logistics and training exercises in the Pacific. If a conflict breaks out,
In this video, we break down the history of Army boats, what and who currently makes up the fleet, how bad off it is, and then discuss if this should be a Navy mission or if we need to radically rethink our entire approach in the region.
Intro - 00:00-02:00
Ad read - 02:00-3:01
The Army’s Navy - 03:01-06:27
The Fleet - 06:27-11:24
Crisis - 11:24-13:44
Divestment - 13:44-End
Written by: Kyle Gunn
Edited by: Savvy
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