Marine Special Operations Helicopter Unit: Viability in the Joint Force of 2020

Abstract

Since its establishment on 24 February 2006, Marine Special Operations Command has lacked a dedicated rotary wing unit that is organized, trained, equipped, and postured to rapidly deploy in support of Marine Special Operations Forces. The addition of a Marine Special Operations Helicopter Squadron to Marine Special Operations Command requires creative initiatives with aggressive experimentation and implementation. As the Marine Corps restructures, emphasis on Special Operations Forces and their contribution to operations in an uncertain and increasingly competitive globalized environment will increase the requirements for aviation support. With a dedicated Marine Special Operations Helicopter Squadron, efficiency in planning, training, and execution will provide for precise timely and accurate organic fires, direct mobility support, and reduce the command and coordination requirements for the overall mission of the joint force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 18, 2012
Accession Number
ADA601688

Entities

People

  • Lauchlin D. Byrd Iv

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airframes
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Intelligence Surveillance And Reconnaissance
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Surveillance
  • Terrorism
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • United States
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.