U.S. Marines test newest amphibious vehicles ability to integrate with naval shipping

U.S. Marines currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the current Amphibious Assault Vehicle. According to a recent service news release, U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, with the assistance from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), tested the Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 27-28.