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Amos To Reawaken Spirit Of Marine Corps Through Trial-By-Combat

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Oct 05, 2022
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WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps' top leader announced a new "trial-by-combat" program Friday, adding another controversial step in his campaign to stem self-destructive behavior amongst junior enlisted Marines.

Known as the Marine Corps Wager of Battle, it's a pilot program loosely based on ancient Germanic law. Commandant Gen. James Amos said his intent i…

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