The Path Forward: Gen. David H. Berger, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps (Full Stream 3/16)

[@samoramachel55]

I will say there is no greater feeling to your right or your left than to know the Marines are with you. Very informative and insightful.

[@exotime]

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[@richardfewer9348]

Thanks bud. Not to mention that no man is left behind eh?

[@b.j.r4862]

هل نسي العالم الاجرام الأمريكي في اليابان وفيتنام والعراق وحصار كوبا وفلسطين. وسوريا واليمن وليبيا. وقصف يوغسلافيا. وتقسم البوسنا. وغيرها من الجرائم. أمريكا وبريطانيا في عيون العالم. عن حقيقة النظام الأمريكي والبريطاني هو..الاجرام وتدمير الدول ونهب ثرواتها. واستعباد الشعرب. والهيمنة على دول العالم.. أمريكا سترسلكم إلى جهنم وانت تدمرون بلدكم. ** اذا لم تستطيع قتل الذئب. اجعله صديقك وبعد ان يستسلم لك اقتله **

[@anthonypfannenstein4894]

I was with 3/2 at Camp Lejeune. We had the 82nd on base for a training exercise while I was there. Just before 9/11. That was pretty cool. We had a lot fun training with you guys. I will say, the Airborne's got jokes LOL. They did! They were funny.

[@edholubasch102]

Finally a video with an intelligent and informative individual. Kudos to the General

[@nathanielmacelroy1988]

Commandant

[@thescandinavian303]

As a Swede i admire such leadership!

[@jamesh3380]

Pretty soon you all will be meeting the bear and I have a nephew killing them all in the north of Sweden ❤

[@elisaorozco9494]

It is a very good thing that General Berger is coming out before The People to speak on the situation in Ukraine, which is very confusing to many. All love and respect to our military. God guide them and keep them safe!

[@widescreennavel]

We all need a history lesson, too, about Ukraine versus Russia and USSR.

[@dawnoceanside7300]

What's confusing about Ukraine? 🤔

[@SuperSnickerS19of88]

This conversation gives me absolute confidence in US Military power. After 70 years of global dominance you would think there would be an over confidence in their capabilities. However Gen. Berger shows that US Defence leadership are questioning assumptions, self-reflecting and listening to the changing environment of warfare.

[@fematrailer]

His assessment is somewhat due to the specific culture of the US Marine Corps though. That mode of thinking does seem to become more diluted as you look higher and higher in the officer corps, but it's still more prevalent than in the other branches and the civilian leadership at the DoD. That's not to say that it doesn't exist in the other branches or that this mindset is better than those of the rest of the US Military, just that it's somewhat specific to the Marine Corps. The reason why I'm telling you this is that you are hearing from the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and that you should not expect the rest of the U.S. Military and DoD to be on the same page. The Marine Corps has always been a minority in the U.S. Military, and has very rarely been in the driver's seat when it comes to decision-making. General Mattis, one of the most famous and well-liked Marine officers alive right now resigned as the Secretary of Defense because the administration at the time and the government wouldn't listen to him about the Kurdish Allies and the draw-down in Afghanistan. What I'm saying is that if you like the direction the Marine Corps is heading or what it's saying, don't be disappointed when the rest of the country and the military apparatus doesn't follow suit, or even let them go in that direction.

[@DrJohnnyJ]

We have lost every war since Korea. We act tough, commit crimes, kill people then lose the occupation and run with our tails between our legs. No officer is really in combat and the Navy runs from trouble. 13 aircraft carriers and none are near Russia. $700 billion per year to lose to the Taliban, Hezbollah, Isis, etc.

[@fematrailer]

@@DrJohnnyJ K.

[@tomkarnes69]

I want to comment on JJ's comment, we have lost every war since Korea, let's talk about Vietnam, Mcgeorge Bundy, National security adviser to both JFK & LBJ said: "we could have pulled out of Vietnam in 1965 because we had achieved out Strategic objectives", so what are our strategic objectives, unpack that hair ball and you go a long way to understanding the conflict in Ukraine

[@Fjodor.Tabularasa]

Global dominance? Where? You lost every war since ww2, ok you had a victory in Grenada, granted. You were booted out of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. But please continue dreaming your dream, makes it easier to win against your evil Empire.

[@suzieque4438]

Thankyou for your service General. Thankyou for your insight. It helps to have your professional input. I have great respect for the U.S.Marines.

[@averagecitizen8491]

This clown is a political ass kisser. He's weakening our Marine Corps

[@bonehead3545]

A soft speaking Marine General “scares “ me. Thank you for your services, Sir.😎🤗👏👍

[@ck111undignified2]

🤣

[@katybassett8549]

Remember General Milley..and thank him also...

[@cad5238]

He carries a big stick that's why. Hoorah!

[@iamM4SK]

awesome interview! definitely taking notes! gotta respect what a 4 star gen has to say about tactics.

[@b.j.r4862]

هل نسي العالم الاجرام الأمريكي في اليابان وفيتنام والعراق وحصار كوبا وفلسطين. وسوريا واليمن وليبيا. وقصف يوغسلافيا. وتقسم البوسنا. وغيرها من الجرائم. أمريكا وبريطانيا في عيون العالم. عن حقيقة النظام الأمريكي والبريطاني هو..الاجرام وتدمير الدول ونهب ثرواتها. واستعباد الشعرب. والهيمنة على دول العالم.. أمريكا سترسلكم إلى جهنم وانت تدمرون بلدكم. ** اذا لم تستطيع قتل الذئب. اجعله صديقك وبعد ان يستسلم لك اقتله **

[@patrickkerner1471]

Never under estimate the human aspect!

[@apatchicaptain4772]

I like David's analysis. The current war shows how hard it has become to successfully conduct a conventional war against a high tech opposition. Should be the thing of the future.

[@philliphaines6955]

Ukraine is fighting for their freedom, while the aggressor presumably halfheartedy seems confused about whether to try to take their brothers and sisters freedom away, Ukraine will never surrender, and won`t be beat by lackluster offense .

[@larrym1448]

General Berger, thanks for your service and leadership. I hope you are very very good at your craft. Because I think we are going to need it soon, due to our leadership in America. I have an interest and pride in the Corp, as a former Marine, and now older. Please don't let us down. Sgt. USMC 1970-1974, Vietnam Veteran.

[@twright3802]

Its " Corps".......

[@evilchaperone]

My fellow Marine vets all had some doubts about getting rid of heavy tanks. After seeing what's going on in Ukraine, I'm appreciating this decision much more now.

[@acountryforwomen]

Great interview! Thank you! Great respect our Military Forces and their leadership, very proud to say they're ours ❤️❤️❤️

[@b.j.r4862]

هل نسي العالم الاجرام الأمريكي في اليابان وفيتنام والعراق وحصار كوبا وفلسطين. وسوريا واليمن وليبيا. وقصف يوغسلافيا. وتقسم البوسنا. وغيرها من الجرائم. أمريكا وبريطانيا في عيون العالم. عن حقيقة النظام الأمريكي والبريطاني هو..الاجرام وتدمير الدول ونهب ثرواتها. واستعباد الشعرب. والهيمنة على دول العالم.. أمريكا سترسلكم إلى جهنم وانت تدمرون بلدكم. ** اذا لم تستطيع قتل الذئب. اجعله صديقك وبعد ان يستسلم لك اقتله **

[@JEJEFER]

GOD Bless America ... with your guiding principles...

[@panagiotissamaras2193]

Great presentation!

[@samueljacobson1181]

we are the biggest hypocrites.

[@RichardBreed]

at 7:45, another gem of info; the honor of listening to this Soldier, 4 stars.... Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your service.

[@FSD-yi1vz]

He’s a marine not a soldier

[@rickbarnes7745]

@@FSD-yi1vz He is a sea soldier.

[@joshuahamby2199]

***Marine***

[@99Racker]

As a former student of the University of Science, Music, and Culture for several years and an amateur military historian, I really appreciated the perspective of the Commendent on Ukraine and the moderation of the MC. On Ukraine, I have been surprised that little has been said of historical lessons that seem to be coming in now. Such a mobile force should take the lessons that Napoleon and Hitler learned at war, parts of the old Russia depended upon Mother Winter and her MUD to interfere with the plans of the aggressive invaders. What is now Ukraine was a part of the invasion routes. Even with the existing roads, we are seeing invading tadtical formations in the mud. As the winter thaw continues, it will get worse. This might be part of the reason that the infantrymen numbers have so low to date. Imagine the old Russian tactic of infantry riding tanks when antitank missiles are targeting the convoy. They might have some difficulty ordering the unarmored troops to ride. Yes, this will be a time for study by many. Great topic and interview.

[@Fjodor.Tabularasa]

Racker you claim to be an amateur military historian. I would like to emphasise AMATEUR. Napoleon attacked through what now is Belorussia and NOT through Ukraine, amateur. Also you seem to miss the huge actual overhaul of how Russia conducts this war compared to old Soviet doctrine. Basically you use a lot of words but are clueless in every aspect.

[@DriveLaken]

Good job in finding a detail to find a flaw in and miss the overall point OP made. He may be an amateur military historian, but what label would you assign to yourself? I'll do my best to explain in an appropriate way: Did Napoleon struggle in the mud? Did the Natzis struggle in the mud? Are the Russians struggling in the mud? Is the mud Napoleon & Germany struggled in different than the mud the Russians are struggling in? Please let me know if you can find a missed comma, or capitol letter, or other grammar errOr and write me a note.

[@Fjodor.Tabularasa]

@@DriveLaken I don't label myself an amateur historian. I am one. And you better get your facts correct or you disqualify yourself instantly.

[@mdcebu]

Amazing commandant and excellent interview.

[@philiplee8330]

General Omar Bradley famously said: “Amateurs talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics.”

[@dannywelch9492]

Clean interview. Good questions and well formulated responses.

[@russingle1340]

Great interview and what a great man.The marines have always produced top notch General officers.

[@stevelinahan8022]

The general is great but the interview is terrible. Stuck in old news and holding the general back from advising what is needed.

[@sonsofthesilentage994]

Huge respect to General Berger and the USMC.

[@Summitclym]

Great interview. The USA has the best military on the planet because of men and women like this General all the way down through the ranks. Thank you all for your service!

[@johnwilson4158]

That's one heck of a story board. Above the shoulder ,with a galaxy of battle stars. Respect.

[@edholubasch102]

General Berger is well informed, strategically sound in his approach to the situation.

[@edwardb7811]

You can't beat a knowledgeable interviewer and a knowledgeable interviewee.

[@TheonlyJohnMorris]

For all that "knowledge" this was boring.

[@lucienvandegaart3611]

My relative trained with many allies including Ukrainians. He said they were some of the best for taking orders and training with the unit in general. Very respectful soldiers you wouldn't want to war against. Better than the average bear this war is showing that

[@Ted123-s9v]

Excellent interview , thank you for your service General

[@rogeliogoulbourne1248]

They need AIR support.

[@LK-bz9sk]

Always first into the fight. The Few The Proud. Very informative interview. Thank you.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Not always first ...

[@christaylor6654]

He can modernize the Marine Corps without ruining over 200 years of tradition. General satler or Goodman shoulda been commandant

[@nickkacures2304]

Thanks this is what really makes me understand what is happening in Ukraine and everywhere in the world we have an interest in a military outcome . With the current media barrage it is increasingly difficult to get strategic information.

[@junesilvermanb2979]

May the LORD be with you, General...

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

As a retired Marine I am ashamed at our armchair generals making the Corps WEAK..!! The last war we won as a US force was WWII… All the rest have been failures Fire this commandant

[@waynefletcher9884]

I beg your pardon? We haven’t won a war since WWII? WTF?!? Dude, I think Iraq signed a surrender after the Gulf War in 1991. I bet you won’t tell a Marine who fought, kicked ass and handed the enemy decisive defeats throughout Baghdad in battles like Falluja? Not to mention all the successes Afghanistan where there was a independent elected government for 10 years ..to tell those Marine Airmen Sailors and Soldiers that they didn’t win those wars!! Marine to Marine, your statement is FUBAR!

[@shawnladue8986]

1991 Gulf war was a overwhelming victory.

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

@@shawnladue8986 That wasn't even considered a large scale war. It was not considered a war under the the terms of Joint Warfare College. I did a tour in Kosovo/Bosnia in 1999, I spent 5 years in Iraq from 2003-2008, 3 years in Afghanistan from 2011-2014. Now I am retired.

[@shawnladue8986]

@@MountaintravelerEddie You have no clue what you’re talking about.

[@shawnladue8986]

@@MountaintravelerEddie Next, nobody deploys back to back like that. I’ve been two Iraq twice, and had almost a year between deployments. Next, what do your “deployments” have to do with the fact that you’re wrong about the first “Gulf War” not being considered a war? Oh wait, nothing.

[@aaronnichols9444]

Gen Berger was once Lt Col Berger my battalion commander 02-05. Served as an infantryMAN. under him in Port au Prince Haiti “Op Secure Tomorrow” and Fallujah, Iraq “OIF III-IV.” I thought it was cool that he went on to become CMC, but I am extremely disappointed in all the policy reforms he’s implemented. He’s hell bent on females in the infantry which has unequivocally lowered standards to see the Obama Era social experiment through. He has replaced all MOS designators with “man” suffixes with “Marine.0 He’s gutted the MC of it’s tanks, abolished MOS’s like 0351’s (my MOS Assaultman), 0317 (formerly 8541) Scout Snipers, 0811 Field Artillery.

[@benf1111]

This is the stuff I can't find on TV. Thank you.

[@DavidDiaz-uh4zw]

I still can't believe the Marine Corps decided to drop tanks.

[@gregparrott]

Nice interview. General Berger is understandably cautious about giving public advice, which he knows our adversaries will study in minute detail. But he does specifically mentions the vulnerability of tanks. The shear number of tanks destroyed by an individual carrying a shoulder launched missile, shows that tanks are no longer worth the logistical to deliver and support them. The first Gulf war probably represents the pinnacle of tank success, with a rapid decline since then

[@AngelofDeath-Y2K]

Tanks are only strong in open field environments.. citys or towns they don't do well.. and with all the drones now.. tanks are open targets.

[@williamstalvey6920]

Thank You for your Service#USMC

[@SuperTonyony]

Without cheese or bacon, a burger is just a general burger.

[@oboostrauss8760]

Respect sir and thank you for your service.

[@keithakui7719]

Another reason the Ukrainians are doing so well is that the know the land area that they're fighting in. Being familiar with the country and its geography give you a big advantage over someone who doesn't know the area.

[@salvadorsoto7941]

good insight on the what could happen with the troops that ready to go at on a minutes notice .

[@daviddru942]

More of this stuff please.

[@shawnmajewski7437]

I would just like to stay how much I agree with the Gen. comment about the amphibious assault ... being a combat veteran in the first Gulf War in the US Navy with all my Marine Brothers on board we train repeatedly and that's one of the reasons why we are so highly successful ... with our aircraft from the carriers and our Marines with our landing vehicles and everyone being covered and able to bomb targets far away we are the best military in the world In the fact that we can invade any country that has a beachfront ... that gives us the edge over anybody.... It frees up our special Operation forces to seize airports for the Air Force and such to bring in all the big guns and huge army element..... joint operations is so important and coming in from the sea gives us a huge advantage. I think we would crush the Russian army in a conventional War in 60 to 90 days .... no joke

[@crumply5959]

General Berger is the man we need for the marine corps and country

[@ronmorrison1964]

Thanks Gen. Berger!

[@josephsmith3908]

Our nco is the back bone of our forces and our logistics is top notch from moving fuel food etc over the globe for a long time

[@davj1481]

Thank you general for your service.

[@josephconforti1075]

Destroyer of the Corps. Great legacy, general. Congrats!

[@DriveLaken]

Tank you for your comment, but times change.

[@josephconforti1075]

@@DriveLaken You're reply is simplistic...times change, oh really? I didn't''t know that! Dear me, I surrender to your intellect.

[@ni7776]

Thank you, Sir!

[@dustyroad4361]

It's a shame our military is either unable or unwilling to protect our borders, and our constitution. Our military main duty is to secure our borders, and protect the Constitution neither of which they are doing.

[@Cypher_696]

What?

[@iamclan6635]

This is a quite, intelligent and experienced man. Speaking soft. But carrying a massive stick.

[@anthonypfannenstein4894]

Semper Fi General. I'm around veterans all day. Work, high school friends, work friends, the VFW, volunteering. You name it. I'm around veterans everyday. Us Marines always get to talking like we do. And the opinions been mixed on the Marine Corps disbanding it's tanks in favor of new Amphibious Assault vehicles. I had asked this question 22 years ago when I was in the Marine Corps. I asked why we still have all these tanks? We seldom, if ever, deploy our tanks. The Army usually comes roaring in after the Marines got the war underway with all that stuff. But the Marines don't bring them with the initial attack because they're too damn heavy, they take up too much space and we're not fighting gigantic tank battles with anyone anymore. We haven't since Desert Storm but even then, with the smart bombs being shown to us for the first time with laser guided missiles, and the Patriot Missile, etc. All the stuff we all watched on CNN in 1990 in real time, things we had never seen before, the writing was on the wall. Tanks were becoming obsolete. You have this $4 million Tank (maybe more, I don't know) and all the cost to maintain it, arm it, and not to mention the crew, that can easily be taken out by drone now. It's air superiority or you lose. The General is right. Of course I would say that if I was still in the Marine Corps. But as a civilian I can disagree, so I'm speaking honestly, I think the General is absolutely correct. This stuff costs lives, it costs money. And while we're busy equipping ourselves with weaponry from the last century, countries like China (of whom will be our next enemy) is Spending their money on R&D for weaponry we have only seen in Sci-Fi movies thus far. The General is right, we have to stay modern, we have to stay current. If we were still getting in huge tank battles like we did in WWII because we lacked the technology then ok. But we're not, and we're seeing things now that were dreamed up by Hollywood in the 80s come to life. give some of the tanks to the Army, just in case. Put some in museums, scrap the rest. Or refit it for something else but the age of tanks has come to an end. And we can see that, in Ukraine. Look at what that light armed civilian infantry is capable of doing to Russia's tanks? We should be thankful we can learn by Russia getting their asses whooped instead of our own crews.

[@williampolovina4007]

Remember the Bible. Nation against nation. Is this another possible start of what our king said. Jesus

[@stephengamble9388]

If you are in the business of making ground based combat vehicles, this confrontation has just put you out of business.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Not really. You’re taking one lesson and over generalizing for dramatic effect.

[@stephengamble9388]

@@MarcosElMalo2 I don,t think the Russians would agree with you. The Saudis and the Turks fighting in Syria with MBTs, (Abrams and Leopards),looking at their losses may not agree either. America is about send to the Ukraine its $6000 Switchblade Drone. What price the crew of a tank now ?

[@stephengamble9388]

@@MarcosElMalo2 Some 14,400 troops, 1,470 armoured vehicles, 914 vehicles, 466 tanks, 213 artillery systems, 115 helicopters, and 95 aircraft have been destroyed

[@Joe-og6br]

For D-Day nearly 7000 vessels were involved. 23000 paratroopers were involved. The Allies had absolute air superiority. Plus there are now new weapon threats to any amphibious landing. It's got to be pretty daunting for the Chinese.

[@Anthonyinkz]

The element of surprise was a key factor on D day, Russia and China don't have that with modern technology watching them.

[@la.x-neverthedodgers]

@John Grigg China is too strong for Taiwan. Taiwan will need Japan & Australia to counter China.

[@tigertiger1699]

What a privilege to watch this.. esp as a non American 🙏👍🇺🇸🇳🇿

[@davidrobinson7112]

Excellent In terview...language not punctuated by military or political noises. No double speek. Just good common sense communicaton.

[@davidrobinson7112]

A brilliant general. Good that we have him.

[@MrLouDC]

As a Vietnam veteran I have had For a number of years a feeling deep in my gut that senses danger. When I see Gen. Milley? An other command military that has been politicized. I knew we are the in deep trouble and the "Left" leaning politicians and public don't know or care that their "woke" social engineering is extremely dangerous. This interview with Gen Berger just restored my confidence to a large degree.

[@LakefrontLife]

You are spot on Louis, but why stop at Milley? Austin and the rest of the senior leadership in the pentagon are all “woke”, and have been for quite a few years. Listen to our brave young soldiers, and officers......they have spoken about it for a while now. This Berger interview was a deflection partially, for security reasons. He did fail to mention that across the board, the entire military is being downsized again. Less ships for the Navy, less aircraft......start there! I could go on about the other services, but the results are the same, all are to do more with less! Remember history, WWII was not won with less, the US was focused then.....in more than one theatre. The “left” leaning politicians are set on destroying our once great Military with their new policies. God Bless our brave and loyal members of the Military.

[@rik4369]

Great interview General. Thanks for the education and sticking to your guns over the changes your fighting for against The Military Industrial Complex and those "Perfume Princess Generals" that Col. David Hackworth warn us about. Semper Fidelas !!

[@tylerrobinson3970]

Force design 2030 sounds good on paper and to the media but when can we get a discussion between Gen Berger, Van Riper, Jim Webb and the other dozen retired generals that disagree with the commandants force design 2030?

[@alexandersnowden1275]

Outstanding!

[@masnarto5973]

General Berger offered an honest and professional military assessment of the war in Ukraine as compared to other ex generals who appeared on main stream media .

[@waynefletcher9884]

Ex generals …. “Interesting!” I didn’t know there were any such thing as ex-generals …. I thought they were retired generals

[@larrym1448]

Excellent report. Thanks

[@PublicNuisance2K24]

Great respect for this man.

[@simonsimon8572]

Thank you Soldier

[@riseup3117]

The commandant who has and will continue to make the Marine Corps irrelevant

[@fernandoalegria4240]

What makes the Marines so effective is a spiritual connection with their brothers in arms. We trained with M1 Garand rifles in the 60's, our equipment dated back to the Korean war. We didn't complain, or make any excuses, we were Marines, and that was all we needed. And what cements all of this is boot camp. Money will not affect the fighting spirit of Marines. Mercenaries will fight for money, but they won't die for it.

[@largeknockers7194]

Logistics are why Patton was able to turn north and relieve the airborne troops during the battle of the bulge. In his mind he'd have done exactly what the Germans did so his logistics were planned to both go forward and also to turn into a possible battle.

[@b.j.r4862]

هل نسي العالم الاجرام الأمريكي في اليابان وفيتنام والعراق وحصار كوبا وفلسطين. وسوريا واليمن وليبيا. وقصف يوغسلافيا. وتقسم البوسنا. وغيرها من الجرائم. أمريكا وبريطانيا في عيون العالم. عن حقيقة النظام الأمريكي والبريطاني هو..الاجرام وتدمير الدول ونهب ثرواتها. واستعباد الشعرب. والهيمنة على دول العالم.. أمريكا سترسلكم إلى جهنم وانت تدمرون بلدكم. ** اذا لم تستطيع قتل الذئب. اجعله صديقك وبعد ان يستسلم لك اقتله **

[@nesdelacruz7859]

we salute to you general berger for ur insight about the military science and tactics on how to win the war as quickly as possible.sempir fedilis to the marine corps. god bless us

[@jeffsmith1798]

Very insightful interview. General Berger’s response to the first question was very interesting about learning about a war in the moment versus as history. Clearly a student of history.

[@frankrosenbloom]

Are we in the same position regarding large aircraft carriers as we are regarding tanks. Are they suited for future warfare? Unless our planes have longer ranges, our carriers have to come close enough to be hit.

[@tonyyoung4590]

They have all kinds of countermeasures to protect them!

[@larryapl]

Exactly. Carriers are also large sitting ducks vulnerable to air and sub attacks.

[@jejjshshsh9544]

Thank you general.berger for serving our country and our freedoms b.g.b.dayton ohio god bless you and all our troops

[@WassaMatterU]

I believe it is a tribute to the US military the quality of individuals we have in leadership roles. Berger, Patraeus, Keane, Milley, Clark, current Secretary of State Austin - to name a few - are all extraordinary individuals. If you survey the list of current active duty officers you find they are of different races, sex(es) and backgrounds. I can't help but feel pride that what makes our armed forces so powerful is the diversity of leadership. America still has much to improve, but together as a nation we are strong because of our differences and unique perspectives. God bless all of you.

[@douglassmith1215]

There is a great discussion at 25:50 on the reasons why traditional tank warfare is doomed. He talks about it in the context of the Marines, but the argument likely applies to all forces. The Russians in Ukraine are fighting a battle from the 1980s, while the Ukrainians have weapons from the 2020s. I would venture to say that in 20 more years, the era of the manned fighter bomber will also be over, replaced entirely by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

[@georgemorley1029]

The tools will remain but they will have less or different utility than they once did. UAVs operating in tandem swarms with single manned aircraft operating as centralised control units is another hybrid option, your F35B pilot turning his aircraft into a miniature command position that can fight itself if required and hand over control to other F35Bs coming onto station while they depart to refuel. So there is probably a place for all these capabilities at the right time and in the right circumstances.

[@douglassmith1215]

@@georgemorley1029 I agree with your more nuanced view. I see that "loitering munitions" (like Switchblade) can be launched from the air and sea as well as land. The aircraft could have a more "standoff" role, although eliminating the human in the cockpit reduces weight tremendously, thereby massively extending flight time. I notice that even the Ukrainian Stugna-P anti-tank guided missile is operated remotely 50m away. It's probably not long before these ATGM become fully "robotic" or at least controlled from several km away.

[@DriveLaken]

It was just tanks are vulnerable from top down attack from inexpensive missles. Maybe that's it and its that simple; tanks can be destroyed by a cheap missle and we love our tanks, but too heavy, too expensive and too vulnerable.

[@rezzob]

“you stand with your allies side by side, you don’t leave them” yeah sure, just like in Afghanistan

[@rafaeljimenez8678]

GOD BLESS AMÉRICA AND GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP!!!

[@hardheadjarhead]

Pssst…somebody wake up Rafael…he slept through 2020….

[@jimgregory6185]

Respectfully, Gen Berger is completely out to lunch. History will not regard him favorably.

[@ezshmee59]

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[@DalonCole]

According to dozens of former marine generals this guy is ruining the USMC

[@michaelguerin56]

Good video. Thank you.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Replace tanks with small drones

[@Graybeard_]

M1 Abrams tank cost (2020) 6.1 million dollars each. Shoulder fired Javelin missile that can destroy it cost (2020) $78,000 each. That's bang for your buck. Tanks are all but history, and the war in Ukraine is the nail in the coffin.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

That simple economic argument is strong on its own, but it’s even stronger when you start to count the cost of protecting the tanks in battle environment filled with simple RPGs to sophisticated AT systems like the javelin. For a force like the Marines, tanks have become a liability, a waste not just of money but of many other resources to protect and maintain them. Which is not to say that tanks have no role whatsoever in our armed forces, but for the roles played by the Marine Corps, tanks are like tits on a bicycle.

[@Cypher_696]

Semper

[@phenome5414]

Are we watching venusuala as well without divulging any strategy do we got a handle on this sitiation

[@suttonmatthew]

Outstanding. Semper Fidelis.

[@aaronnichols9444]

I love the way the interviewer slips in the tank question, he asked what Berger thought of the absence of Russian ground forces accompanying their tanks in Ukraine and labeled it as a weakness. Gen Berger immediately responds, “I don’t know if I’d call it a weakness,” both knowing that Berger has ridded the Corps of it’s tank units. Well played Sir!

[@richardfewer9348]

As a Canadian I would appreciate a little credit how much better our training/support has enabled Ukraine lions after they win

[@TheZampognaro]

Do you think that Americans, either military or civilian, don't appreciate the training and support that Canada has provided the Ukrainians? Why would you think that? As a former U.S. Marine Corps officer, I have always admired the training regimen of the Canadian Forces. It is what allows you to punch far above your weight in armed conflict.

[@philbydoodle6199]

Awesome interview

[@MeistroJB]

This Buddhist is with you, Commander. 100%.

[@PhilosopherKing73]

Painting a confusing picture to Russian commanders might explain the high number of Russian field commander casualties…

[@АнтонАвдонин-з7ь]

Lie and propoganda?

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Perhaps, but I think that comes down to issues with the Soviet command structure that were mentioned early in the video. When junior leaders such as NCOs, lieutenants, etc. are not given decision making power, are discouraged from showing initiative, and are not even trained to do these things, your command level officers have to expose themselves to enemy fire when they show up to micromanage the battles.

[@riowanaha1946]

When you see the wisdom of our military leadership one have to wonder who's to be blame for catastrophic and humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan.

[@bipolarbear9917]

That's easy, Donald Trump. It was former president Donald Trump that set the agreement with the Taliban insurgents in February 2020 that all US forces would withdraw from Afghanistan. The Doha agreement was signed in February 2020 and set a date for the US to withdraw its troops. That's why President Biden had no choice. Gen Frank McKenzie said the deal had a "really pernicious effect" on the Afghan government and military. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin agreed, saying the agreement had helped the Taliban get "stronger". Setting a hard date was a huge mistake and helped exacerbate the chaos during the withdrawal.

[@dennisplatte7506]

What catastrophic withdrawal? Our generals got us out with only 17 deaths----in what is always a very dangerous exit from a War. How many did we lose a month in Vietnam? Think we lost about 175 Marines alone a month in Vietnam's heavy years. And add in the Army and Navy and AF we were losing 700 a month. So how is losing only 18 dead in 5 weeks a catastrophic withdrawal. I'm guessing that many of us thought we'd lose a few planes leaving Afghanistan to missiles----but somehow the generals didn't lose even one exiting plane! Yes-----we could have and should have gotten our 2500 troops out in 7 or 10 days-----but we wanted to get most civilians out that wanted out. I'd give our generals and A for the withdrawal----what would you give them? And the 17deaths were from 1 suicide bomber----not from the Taliban. How do you protect from a suicide guy? Not sure you can. Biden and Trump did a good job getting us out----but Obama said he'd get us out and never did what he promised. Biden----with help from Trump got us out much better than our exit from Vietnam.

[@bipolarbear9917]

@@dennisplatte7506 Well there was chaos during the withdrawal according to everyone concerned. And what help from Trump apart from poorly thought out decision to sign the Doha Agreement and set a hard date to begin with. As usual, 'Everything Trump Touches Dies' - Rick Wilson (former Republican)

[@dennisplatte7506]

@@bipolarbear9917 Trump got us down from about 25,000 to 2500 in 4 years. To me that made Biden's job of ending the War a lot easier. Who thought there was chaos------with hindsight? Maybe 100 million that liked Trump------plus lots of media? Yes it seemed hectic-----but what the hell do you expect when trying to exit a 19 year war. It went so much better than I expected-----and probably what most American's expected. I you had asked American's how many planes and people they expected to get shot down or die-----what would your guess have been? Mine would have been at least a couple of planes with 150 soldiers on each plane. Do you remember the ending days of Vietnam-----that was a spectacle------but then again maybe as well as could have been expected. How the heck do you withdraw from enemy territory? I just think we were so lucky to get out with well under 20 US deaths.

[@ibeetellingya5683]

Russia doesn't tightly integrate its infantry with its mechanized armor because their strategic goal is atypical: to permanently erase the footprint of the invaded country's people. It takes a while for tanks to finish off the total devastation of a city that larger projectile ordnance of missiles and artillery missed. This is the modern and barbaric Russian Doctrine of War. They've been using it in Syria for years. Before Syria, they first used the strategy of annihilation on the city of Grozny during The Second Chechen War (which putin launched right after he became president and allegedly ordered false-flag attacks in Russian cities to blame the Chechen separatist movement as a pretext for war.) Prior to putin, Russia used more traditional coupling of armor and infantry in Afghanistan and The First War in Chechnya. Both wars were disasters for Russia.

[@jamesgoodman6243]

OUTSTANDING SEMPER FI

[@phenome5414]

And can we assure thiers no spies in our presence before we commit to any actions

[@johnheigis83]

Outstanding! Thank you! Semper Fidelis! I got to meet my Commandant, too! Thank you, General Berger, Sir! (Thusly... Eyes Only...! (I could use your help, with the substance, of the following comments, to bring "civil defense", back on line, through a "matrix" NGO! (I hope my 40+ years in this rabbit hole serves as a credential! (And, I'd like to be done carrying the blame and shame for dereliction of duty by "superiors"! Semper Fidelis! Sir!...

[@mikemcpherson5550]

A surprising and informative interview by who? The Washington Post. Listen twice because the interview of the Marine General is important for what he doesn't say, also, a strong tell is his abandonment of heavy armor as a tool. It's clear to many, we'r have things we've not shown offensively and defensively.

[@chevyyyyyyy]

The painting behind the host seems to be a sophisticated form of Zombie Formalism.