Plastic squad-assault boats
Article Abstract:
The use of small, plastic squad assault boats by the Marines for amphibious maneuvers was first examined in Nov 1941. It was proposed that the boats could carry much needed equipment and that the plastic boats would be more difficult to sink.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
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Ministering to Marines in the sustained combat environment; the role of the chaplain in a Marine unit is difficult, demanding, but crucial in wartime
Article Abstract:
A Marine Corps chaplain discusses his experiences in combat. Chaplains are noncombatants, and, as such, do not carry weapons, but they have numerous duties in a combat situation.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
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