The Expeditionary Issue: Marines, Seals & Amphibs: Where Sea Meets Shore

April 2022

This issue is full of thought-provoking and innovative articles that speak to the comprehensive capabilities needed to deter or defeat a peer aggressor.

CEO Notes

April 2022

Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine as they bravely defend their nation against an unprovoked Russian invasion. They set an inspirational example for us all.

Comment & Discussion

April 2022

Readers respond to articles on Marine Corps air defense, warfighting culture, and more.

Prepare for Contested Logistics

By Brian O’Rourke

April 2022

Look to Amphibians in the western Pacific.

Remember Why You Serve

By Commander William B. Tisdale, U.S. Navy

April 2022

Understanding your values and why you joined the Navy will provide a North Star to guide you in rough seas.

The Marine Corps’ New Direction Is Missing at TBS

By First Lieutenant David Laszcz, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

There needs to be more targeted training and exposure to the future of the Marine Corps at TBS.

Marines Need Small Boat Training at TBS

By Second Lieutenant Robert W. Raleigh IV, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

Lieutenants should learn small boat convoy operations that will help them be successful in the sea-centric environment of the Pacific

Sexual Assault: The Concealed Crisis

By Hospital Corpsman Second Class Valerie Erlenbusch, U.S. Navy

April 2022

Women have made momentous contributions and add immeasurable value to the U.S. military, but it comes at a cost.

Stand-in Forces: Adapt or Perish

By General Eric Smith, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

Small, mobile, and lethal, these forces must be able to fight “inside.”

Frogmen Solve Hard Problems­—From and on the Sea

By Rear Admiral H. W. Howard III, U.S. Navy

April 2022

Naval special warfare is the nation’s naval commando force.

Littoral Combat Teams Need Light Infantry, Not Less

By Major Zachary Schwartz, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

Current proposals for littoral combat teams stretch too few people too thin.

Amphibious Black: Guerrilla Warfighting in the Maritime Domain

By Captain Christopher F. Hill and Commander Timothy F. Shanley, U.S. Navy

April 2022

What happens when “blue, green, and black” team up to demonstrate expeditionary advanced base operations.

EABO Must Be a Joint Effort

By Lieutenant Commander Frederick “Andy” Cichon, U.S. Navy (Retired)

April 2022

Marine littoral regiments will need the support of Army air defenses and Air Force aircraft.

Reimagining an Old Maneuver Platform for the Marine Corps’ New Role

By Major Jake Yeager, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

Small boats could take on new importance in future wars.

Marines Need a Few Good Mules

By Captain Walker D. Mills, U.S. Marine Corps, and Christopher Booth

April 2022

Pack animals offer low-cost, low-signature mobility for expeditionary operations.

On the Moral Courage of Pegasus 31 and 32

By Lieutenant Commander Jason Gelfand, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)

April 2022

Moral courage starts at the top.

Social Media Puts EABO at Risk

By Captain Will McGee, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

April 2022

In the information age, signature management is about more than a unit’s electromagnetic emissions.

The Imperative to Defend Minefields

By Scott Savitz

April 2022

Once laid, minefields must be defended to prevent sweeping operations.

From ‘Ends’ to ‘Ways’ of Naval Strategy

By Commander Paul Giarra, Captain Gerry Roncolato, and Captain Bill Hamblet, U.S. Navy (Retired)

April 2022

After a dozen articles on the “ends” of strategy, the project transitions to the “ways.”

American Sea Power Dialogue

April 2022

Readers respond to recent content from the American Sea Power Project.

Leading Through Defeat

By Major Brian Kerg, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

Leadership Essay Contest—First Prize, Sponsored by Dr. J. Phillip London. As leaders, we must keep faith with our brothers- and sisters-in-arms and allies and partners.

Send Cyber Warfare Engineers to Sea on MSC Ships

By Lieutenant Commander Tyson Meadors, U.S. Navy

April 2022

Some creativity will be required to carve out sea-duty roles for CWEs.

Make Independent Duty Corpsmen Warrant Officers

By Lieutenant Commander Scott A. Wallace and Captain Miguel Cubano, U.S. Navy

April 2022

Converting IDC billets to warrant officer will keep sailors on duty, increase capability, decrease personnel costs, and retain valuable talent.

The New MEU Forward Arming and Refueling Point

By Majors Michael Sweeney and Scott Mahaffey, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

The current Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) is failing to provide the Marine Corps and joint force the flexibility, capability, and functionality needed in the 21st-century fight.

Book Reviews

April 2022

Experts review The Myth of Artificial Intelligence, War in the Villages, and other new and noteworthy books.

From Our Archive

April 2022

4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade disembarks from an LCM-6 boat while conducting amphibious assault training on Onslow Beach, North Carolina.

Where We Were

April 2022

A look back at the April issues of Proceedings from 1922, 1972, and 1997.

The Royal Netherlands Navy’s JSS Karel Doorman

By Eric Wertheim

April 2022

The Joint Support Ship Karel Doorman is the largest warship in the Royal Netherlands Navy.

Navy to Launch MUSV Prototype This Year

By Edward J. Walsh

April 2022

An industry team led by L3Harris Technologies is working toward a December target for completing construction of a prototype medium unmanned surface vehicle.

The Power to Inform, Convene, and Inspire Campaign Wrap-up

April 2022

The Naval Institute celebrates the members and donors who made its first-ever comprehensive campaign a great triumph and a milestone event in its nearly 150 years.

Doolittle Raiders’ Carrier Launch Training

By A. Denis Clift

April 2022

April 2022 marks the 80th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid.

Asked & Answered

April 2022

What innovation or asset should the naval services prioritize for future expeditionary warfare?

Naval Officers Need the Humanities

By Midshipman First Class Peter Passaro, U.S. Navy

April 2022

Future naval officers need the humanities as much as they need STEM courses. A balanced undergraduate education is an imperative.

It’s Just Hair! The Navy’s War on Beards Is Self-Destructive

By Lieutenant (j.g.) W. Kirk Wolff, U.S. Navy

April 2022

The Navy’s no-beard policy harms sailors who suffer from Pseudofolliculitis Barbae—primarily African Americans.

CLIC Bait: The Company Level Intelligence Cell in 2030

By Captain Nathaniel Lambert, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

The most effective way for future infantry battalions and companies to meet that endstate is by improving the CLIC concept.

A Tool for the Future Submarine Force

By Midshipman Candidate Karl D. Grant, U.S. Navy

April 2022

While drones will not replace submarines anytime soon, their ability to use active sonar to detect an adversary could provide a tactical advantage.

Let the Tigers Fly Again

By Lieutenant Taylor Buck, U.S. Navy

April 2022

Resurrect the American Volunteer Group in Ukraine.

Back Up the Navy’s Strategy: Strategic Bankruptcy vs. Financial Insecurity

By Midshipman Third Class Ryan Tierney, U.S. Navy Reserve

April 2022

The Navy’s budget should reflect the increased importance of sea power during great power competition, not industry lobbying.

The Pentagon Needs to Adopt Data-Brokering Solutions

By Major Julia Weber, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

The Defense Department’s data lakes are expensive, manpower intensive, and time-consuming to maintain. Instead, the military should adopt industry standard data-brokering solutions.

Preparing Sailors for the Age of AI

By Lieutenant Andrew Pfau, U.S. Navy

April 2022

As AI-enabled naval systems move from the lab to the battlefield, an educated and trained workforce must be ready to meet them.

Prioritize Good Leadership in SWOs

By Lieutenant (j.g.) Madeline Cunnings, U.S. Navy   

May 2022

Subordinate feedback could help the Navy more accurately judge an officer’s leadership abilities.

New Ideas to Prevent Sexual Assault in the Military

By Lieutenant Colonel Gregg Curley, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

Marine Corps Recruiting’s experience with Operation Restore Vigilance a decade ago provides useful lessons for all the services in the ongoing fight against sexual assault.

NCOs: The Missing Link

By Captain Michael A. Hanson, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

In poorly performing units, effective and empowered NCOs may be the missing link.