18K views · 448 reactions | The U.S. Marines, known for their resilience and adaptability, rely on amphibious vehicles like the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) and its modern successor, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV). These armored transports provide crucial mobility and protection, enabling Marines to carry out rapid ship-to-shore assaults and sustain operations in difficult environments, reinforcing their dominance in amphibious warfare. | Military Mechanics | Facebook

Marines take ACV out for low-light tests U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, drive new Amphibious Combat Vehicles along the beach during low-light surf transit testing at AVTB Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18, 2019. The test was designed to assess and verify how well Marines can interface with the vehicle and operate at night. The ACV is an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier designed to fully replace