The battle for OP-4: start of the ground war
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The author recounts the experience of a fierce night fight at Outpost 4 (OP-4) along the western border of Kuwait where he and his Marines of Company D, 3d Light Armored Infantry Battalion were posted as part of Operation Desert Storm. The ensuing victory was a result of prior training and good leadership skills. However, the experience provided lessons on battlefield planning and improvisation and highlighted the importance of training to engage targets as far out as possible.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2003
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Pornography and aerodynamics
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A personal account from the Vietnam Conflict describes how a pornographic film and a Frisbee helped in intelligence gathering. A Viet Cong prisoner reacted favorably to the film, and a secret cave entrance was discovered by a errant Frisbee.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
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A call to the colors; a Marine recalls the beginning of his Marine Corps experience
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Recollections of an induction into the Marine Corps are presented. The group entering the Marines originated in New York City, and traveled by train to the Parris Island, SC, Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
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