Estimating causalities: an essential part of MAGTF planning
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The significance of casualty estimation in Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) operations, which drives the personnel replacement system, the operational medical plan and assist course of action (COA) decision making during the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), is discussed. The causality estimate is a collaborative effort between the G-1 (personnel) and Navy medical planners and it ensures that the MAGTF commander is prepared to take care for all types of emergencies, casualties and to efficiently replace personnel losses.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2004
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Epilogue: The 12 missing in action
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The reasons behind leaving nine Marines deliberately on Markin as the Marines of Carlson's Raiders fought the surf to return to the submarines assigned to return them to the Pearl Harbor during the World War II are described. The truth of the tragic event might never be solved and the U.S Army Space and Missile Defense Command is planning to hold a memorial ceremony in conjunction with a Veteran's Day ceremony to honor the nine dead Marine executed on Kwajalein.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2003
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Artillery 'Gruntz' it out
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The Marine artillery battery has proved itself to be a versatile combat multiplier in combat apart from its normal artillery operations. Strong infantry proficiency helps an easy transition through changes to task organization and accomplishes a variety of nontraditional missions for an artillery unit.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2004
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