FY 00 budget submitted to congress
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Pres. Clinton has submitted his FY2000 defense budget to Congress in Feb 1999. The proposal is subject to congressional deliberation and review prior to a final draft for presidential approval. A budget of $267.2 bil has been set in the bill, which will cover 4.4% military pay increase and weapons modernization. Among the vital defense systems that will be affected are tactical vehicles, assault vehicles and specialized military aviation.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 1999
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Mines challenges our maneuver
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Mines pose a challenge to the future of marine forces, sea operations and amphibious abilities. Improved mine countermeasures (MCM) are necessary to support and complement the MV-22 Osprey tilt-wing aircraft, advanced amphibious assault vehicles (AAAV), air cushioned landing craft (LCAC) and other maritime defense technologies. Innovations involving the AAAV and LCAC must integrate MCM technology for greater military superiority.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 1999
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Rounding out the ARG and protecting ship-to-objective maneuver
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Organic mine systems and maritime surface fire support are considered crucial in the operations of the amphibious ready group (ARG) and marine defense. Several technical developments are expected to boost ARG strength and marine forces. These include capability for organic mine countermeasures, ship-to-objective maneuver innovations and escort attack gunships for several military assault vehicles.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 1999
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