Advanced Force Operations: the Middleweight Force's Essential Role in Joint Operation |
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| USMC Command and Staff College, Usmc Command |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5053-6685-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2014 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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The Marine Corps effective execution of advanced force operation (AFO) are a critical component in the Marine Corps role in transitioning from pre-crisis activities (PCA) to crisis response. AFO are core mission to the MAGTF and consist of Clandestine Reconnaissance and surveillance (R&S); joint reception, staging, onward movement, and integration of forces (JRSOI); information operations, terminal guidance; and limited direct action operation. Although Marine Corps has in fact...
More DescriptionThe Marine Corps effective execution of advanced force operation (AFO) are a critical component in the Marine Corps role in transitioning from pre-crisis activities (PCA) to crisis response. AFO are core mission to the MAGTF and consist of Clandestine Reconnaissance and surveillance (R&S); joint reception, staging, onward movement, and integration of forces (JRSOI); information operations, terminal guidance; and limited direct action operation. Although Marine Corps has in fact developed comprehensive MAGTF capabilities, it would benefit from having AFO specific doctrine and operation concepts. This Doctrine would guide its conduct and synchronize its effects