It would seem to me that the operation will be USMC only for now. And it is doubtful that the Marines will require the U.S. Army except for possible air cover. The Marines took Seoul after Inchon and that was a city. They will get the job done on their schedule.
Thanks. I don't doubt the Marines' ability to reduce Fallujah, I just wondered if they had the assets in place to go it alone, except for air. I'm also glad the Marines have been using the Abrams, as well. Nice to have a few dozen of the M1A1s around, and they'll be even nicer if the recommendations on making them more suited for MOUT are followed.
BTW, I heard that the 5 1st INF soldiers killed the other day by an IED were riding in an M113. I thought these things were retired. Not sure if a Bradley would have made a difference, though.