The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the planet,
and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S. military, one
with a long and storied history. Here, in the most current version of
the manual used by the Corps itself, the operational capabilities and
strategies of the Marines are covered in great detail. Discover. . the
role and function of the Marines . the Corps' warfighting culture and
dynamic decision-making . the roles and responsibilities of Marines of
all ranks . battlespace organization . how logistics and planning are
carried out by the Marines . offensives and defensive tactics . the
Marines' role in combating terrorism, proferring humanitarian
assistance, aiding civil authorities, and other non-warfare operations .
and much, much more. Military buffs, war-gamers, and anyone seeking to
understand how American armed services are being deployed in the
ever-changing arena of modern warfare will find this a fascinating and
informative document.