Maintaining and enhancing the relevancy of short-range air defense for the MAGTF

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The use of complementary low-altitude weapons systems (CLAWS) is a concept that is being analyzed as a means of beefing up short-range air defense for the US Marine Corps' Marine air-ground task force. CLAWS, which will be realized with the deployment of the HMMWV-mmounted advanced medium range air-to-air missile, is seen as the service's answer to the threat poised by the possible use of cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and armed utility helicopters by enemy forces.

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The MACS--now and in the future

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The Marine air control squadron (MACS), which underwent two reorganizations since 1995, has emerged into an organization that combines flexibility with additional capability. This super MACS, a consolidation of the warfighting functions of three separate squadrons, has also benefited from the introduction of new equipment and technology. These advances, which have allowed MACS to become a model for scalability, has also permitted its engagement in highly mobile missions.

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The challenge of integrating a tactical UAV into MEU operations

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The Marine Corps is faced with the challenge of integrating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems into Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) operations in land and sea. Modern UAV technology has achieved enough advances to support the concept of `UAVs from the Sea.' However, Marine Corp may not be prepared to operate UAVs in an amphibious environment as shown by the 15th MEU Special Operations Capable's (SOC) experience deploying the Dragon Drone.

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