Marine: Guided Tour of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (The Tom Clancy military library) (Paperback)

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A vivid briefing on an elite American assault force whose esprit and diverse capabilities remain invaluable in a high-tech era of push-button warfare. As he did in earlier nonfiction works (Fighter Wing, 1995, etc.), bestselling novelist Clancy offers a comprehensive rundown on a top-notch US military outfit, in this case, a Marine Expeditionary Unit of the sort that rescued Scott O'Grady, the Air Force captain who was shot down over Bosnia in mid-1995. Before assessing MEUs in detail, however, he provides a concise history of the US Marine Corps and the special role it has played in so many of America's wars or police actions. The author goes on to inventory not only the arsenal of weapons that are workaday tools of the leatherneck's lethal trade but also the heavy equipment that supports the USMC in combat (armored vehicles, helicopters, landing craft, jet fighters, et al.). Getting down to business, Clancy profiles the 26th MEU, a composite group whose air, land, and seagoing elements can be rapidly deployed to the ends of the earth on a variety of special operations (amphibious raids, hostage recapture, humanitarian relief, reconnaissance). Having reviewed the post-Vietnam development of the Marine Expeditionary Unit and its doctrine, he follows the 26th on a brutally realistic training exercise with the US Navy in the waters off Camp Lejeune, N.C. In an entertaining and instructive finale, the author calls on his considerable storytelling skills to deliver credible accounts of how the 26th MEU might be employed after the turn of the century to eliminate the threat posed by a nuclear-weapons facility in Iran or to repulse an attempt by the Malaysian Federation to annex oil-rich Brunei. A lively, full-dress-blue report on a unique band of warriors and their varied missions. (Kirkus Reviews)

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The US Marine Corps has achieved an almost mythical status as the very best the American forces have to offer. Tom Clancy takes the reader on a tour of the Corps and its training, technology and people. The book describes the tools of the Marine Expeditionary Unit, including the AAV-7 amphibious personnel carrier, the Wasp-class assault carrier and Harrier II attack jet. It also examines the role of the Marines in the present and the future.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The best Tour of a Marine Expediditionary Unit (SOC)., 13 Feb 2001 By A Customer Tom Clancy, yet again manages to gain access to excellent sources of information, including an interview with the Commander of the Marine Corps. The excellent structure of his book, divided into interviews, organisation of the expeditionary unit he is exploring, equipment and tactics and training systems is ideal for the enthusiast and someone with a keener interest aswell. The addition of short stories illustrates the leathality of the MEU he spent time with and what a potent capability such units bring to the USA. This books should be every recruiting sargeant's dream, it should encourage people to join the USMC and provides an excellent, informative read for the civilian aswell it is a super book! Essential for anyone interested in the way the USMC is moving ahead into the 21st century. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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