The future of the MEU in NATO operations
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The events in Bosnia and Kosovo hold a number of implications on the manner by which the Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) will be integrated into NATO alliance joint coalition efforts in future conflicts. Since the command and control capability of the MEU's command element is probably its most attractive feature, the MEU will be among the first of the US forces to be employed and continue to be a key player in NATO operations. Thus, it is essential that the US do a good job of articulating the unique capabilities of the MEU to foreign commanders and their staff. US commanders and staff must likewise be trained on the NATO system. The US must also be adequately represented on the planning staffs that will influence the decisions affecting the mobilization of the MEU.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2000
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Rethinking close air support terminal control procedures
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Existing close air support doctrinal strategies within the Marine Corp feature two major flaws that relate to each other. One flaw lies in the failure to keep abreast of changing technologies, and the other lies in the failure to provide flexibility to warfighters at the lowest level. A proposed, new set of terminal control procedures incorporating the definitions of the concepts of 'direct,' 'indirect' and flight control would provide the lowest supported ground commander with a set of options from which he could make selections based on the situation.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2000
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Where the air wing should go in a purple world
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The US Marine Corps would be better served to reorganize and reequip its aviation combat element with Harriers and other V/STOL fighter with relatively short ranges. This would make the air wing useful exclusively for very localized air defense missions and less attractive for joint force air component commander (JFACC) missions. Investing Marine Corps resources in super-fast planes will certainly guarantee their appropriation by the JFACC.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2000
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