U.S. Marine Corps Concepts & Programs 2009

Abstract

A Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps: We offer this 2009 edition of Concepts and Programs as a current picture of the state of the Marine Corps. It reviews our current exercises and deployments and describes how we fight--our operating concepts and the organization of our forces. It contains our vision of the future and the strategic direction of the Marine Corps. It reflects current information on our programs of record and our major end item equipment. Finally, it includes our annual almanac, which contains a digest of facts and figures on our personnel and budget. We pride ourselves on being good stewards of the resources provided by Congress. That starts with taking care of Marines and their families-- our number one priority. We offer the Nation's sons and daughters the opportunity to serve a cause greater than themselves. In the crucible of war, their performance has been magnificent. They have added new pages to the illustrious battle history of our Corps. Innovation and fiscal responsibility are hallmarks of the Corps. In our ground and aviation programs, we continue to test, develop, and pursue the procurement of dual-use equipment. We look for new ways to employ emerging technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA544958

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Marine Corps

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Combat Areas
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.