Marine Corps Losing Focus on Medium Lift Mission
Abstract
Due to its inherent flexibility and expeditionary nature, the Marine Corps finds itself at the forefront of a modern day shift toward distributed operations. This projection of combat power is due, in large part, to its ability to conduct attacks into hostile territory using medium lift assault helicopters as a platform of maneuver. The Marine Corps is slowly losing this capability due to its narrow operational focus, lack of training in an expeditionary environment, and backing an inadequate replacement to its aging fleet of medium lift helicopters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 19, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA510299
Entities
People
- J. K. Springfield
Organizations
- Marine Corps University