Tanks Within The Marine Air Ground Task Force: A N/A Versatile Combat Multiplier Throughout the Full Spectrum of Operations

Abstract

The Marine tank has been an invaluable part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. The current Marine M1A1 Main Battle Tank's lethality, maneuverability, and survivability remain largely unmatched. However, the current operational environment has not seen the employment of Marine tank units. Further, the Marine Corps will be facing a transitional period in the coming years. There will most certainly be an increased emphasis on core competency oriented training. Tank and infantry integration training will be a must. The current modifications to the Marine M1 A1 were developed with the future in mind. It will be imperative for the Marine tank community to ensure the tank's new capabilities are integrated as the force transitions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 26, 2010
Accession Number
ADA603230

Entities

People

  • Cornelius D. Hickey

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Combat Operations
  • Communities
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Iraqi-War
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Survivability
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • Warfare

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  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design