Sea Control Sea Control 581: The MLR's Missing Link
Jul 5, 2025
Join Marine Corps Captains Brendan Costello, an Air Support Control Officer and Chinese Foreign Area Officer, and Tyler Muniz, a former air support control officer and current technology program manager, as they dissect the Marine Littoral Regiment's (MLR) key strategies. They discuss challenges in responding to threats from the PLA, the integration of advanced technology for enhanced military readiness, and the dynamics of logistics in complex operations. Their insights on military evolution and adaptability highlight the vital role of critical discourse within the Marine Corps.
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Host Shares MASS 3 Experience
- Brian Kurk shares his personal connection with MASS 3 and ComSquadron 38, highlighting his familiarity with their operations.
- This background shapes his perspective and interest in the Marine Air Command and Control System discussion.
MLR Lacks Organic Sensing Link
- The Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) concept lacks an organic sensing and air component to fully target and engage threats.
- Effective target acquisition is crucial because the MLR can shoot, but needs the ability to realistically find and designate targets first.
PLA A2AD Drives MLR Formation
- The PLA's anti-access area denial (A2AD) system threatens U.S. Navy and joint force operations by covering a vast region in the Western Pacific.
- The MLR is designed as a stand-in force in the first island chain to blunt and respond rapidly to Chinese aggression.