The expeditionary FAO

Article Abstract:

The expeditionary foreign area officer (EFAO) should be focused on providing cultural and linguistic expertise to the combat commander in the field, with strategic and political billets and serving broader mission requirements. Focusing on developing skill sets that will directly serve the Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) commander, the EFAO will try to reduce the varying degree of ignorance in preparation for combat deployment.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Combat effectiveness

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FAO revisited: Establish the criteria and provide the capability

Article Abstract:

The "Arabic speaking" Marine Corps foreign area officers (FAOs) are inadequate in understanding the dialects spoken in Iraq and lack expertise in Iraqi culture, chiefly due to the incompetent training they receive for their role. The FAO training should be modified through a clearly defined program to prepare them as effective support to commanders in the field, with adequate relevant language skills and cultural knowledge.

Personnel administration, Training, Military aspects, Language skills

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Better eyes for the infantry

Article Abstract:

Marines operating in Iraq for longer periods of time launched an elaborate network of visual detection devoices, which saves manpower engaged in this work. Mobile electro-optical (EO) and thermal sensors are in operation by allied military forces in the Middle East to make alert from possible threats, as it covers ten kilometers of open terrain in few minutes.

Usage, Naval art and science, Naval warfare, Electrooptical devices, Electro-optical devices

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