Structuring the Marine Corps for the 1980's and 1990's,

Abstract

Suggestions have been made to alter the structure of the Marine Corps to enable it to conduct armored warfare in a NATO scenario. The author examines these proposals using techniques of consistency and trend analysis. He concludes that a 'NATO-structured' Marine Corps would be inconsistent with a force designed to meet more probable Third World contingencies. On the other hand, he suggests certain adjustments in reserve structure and force capabilities to ensure successful employment in Europe, as well as in other contingencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061544

Entities

People

  • John Grinalds

Organizations

  • National Defense University

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  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Central Europe
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Systems Analysis and Design