Marine forces: ready and relevant for the 21st century

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The Marine Corps is a major force provider in its role in national security and possesses a capability that is not duplicated by any other force. The Corps fields 20% of the nation's ground manuever batallions, 20% of the fighter squadrons and 17% of the attack helicopters. It also provides roughly one-third of all ground combat service support capability in the active establishment. Marine Corps troops maintain a high level of combat readiness and prepared for any mission across a broad range of operations.

International politics, National Security, US Marine Corps

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The need for mobile artillery in support of urban operations; heavy firepower has a place in urban warfare

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The use of artillery by Marines, in a variety of operations, is discussed. Emphasis is put upon military operations on urbanized terrain.

Methods, Planning, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Artillery, Tactics, Military tactics, Military art and science, Military science, United States. Marine Corps

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