Trimming the MEU and slimming the Gator; when it comes to a ship's load, what you see is not necessarily what you get
Article Abstract:
The heavier equipment requirements of Marine expeditionary units have resulted in amphibious ships, or 'Gators,' that are overloaded. This overloading, which goes beyond the ships' design limitations, is a potentially dangerous situation.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
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Inchon to Seoul: service in action
Article Abstract:
The importrance of military logistics is recounted in the description of the US Marines' advance from Inchon to Seoul, during the Korean War. Logistics have been vital throughout military history, and remain equally importrant today.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
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The reality of the MarCorSysCom process; the acquisition process is misrepresented
Article Abstract:
Details of the practical applications of the Marine Corps Systems Command are discussed. Proven processes are in place to make certain that the various pieces of equipment are transported efficiently
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
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