Artillery systems and mortars
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High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), M198 155mm towed howitzer, M777 lightweight 155mm towed howitzer, M224 60mm mortar, and M252 81mm mortar are included in the artillery systems and mortars of the Marine Corps. Expeditionary Fire Support System is a mobile 120mm mortar, which includes the LW 155mm howitzer and HIMARS.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2005
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Amphibious transport dock ships (LPD)
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Austin-class, amphibious transport dock ship (LPD) is providing substantial lift for Marines and their vehicles and cargo. Austin-class serves, as the secondary aviation platform for Expeditionary Strike Groups and it would be decommissioned when the new San Antonio-class LPDs enter into service.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2005
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