Wasn't there a suggestion before the last re org that DF Bns would be in specialised roles? I remember hearing that the 4th BN before it was stood down would be tasked as a marine infantry unit, and the 5th would move to Baldonnell and be tasked with helicopter deployment.
Anyway, I think you're off the mark here DeV, as has been stated 1 Mech is not operating out of APCs all the time, and do other light infantry duties, however, it gives the DF Infantry Corps an organic APC component. Having a Marine/Naval Infantry Coy could give the DF another string to it's bow without needing to have a full on Marine unit. The ability to operate on rivers, in inlets and deploy from ships would, in my mind at least, be a valuable organic asset.
Anyway, I think you're off the mark here DeV, as has been stated 1 Mech is not operating out of APCs all the time, and do other light infantry duties, however, it gives the DF Infantry Corps an organic APC component. Having a Marine/Naval Infantry Coy could give the DF another string to it's bow without needing to have a full on Marine unit. The ability to operate on rivers, in inlets and deploy from ships would, in my mind at least, be a valuable organic asset.
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