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Exclusive: Top US Marine says 'crisis' with amphibious ships causing coverage gaps

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Amphibious warfare ships, known as amphibs, make up just 10% of the Navy 's fleet.

They are the go-to alternative to aircraft carriers when commanders need something more precise or expedient.

They also are the only ships made for the Marine Corps ’ rapid reaction forces.

Congress mandated the Navy keep a minimum of 31 amphibs in its fleet in 2022 .

Amphibious warfare ships have generally not met the Navy ’s planned maintenance schedules dating back to 2010 .

The next ARG /MEU to deploy from the East Coast or Japan is still months away, officials say.

The problem will take at least a decade to fix, which could compound should the U.S. find itself in a future conflict with China .

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