In this case, yes, they're using this amphibious assault vehicle merely to transport a large number of troops from one post to another.

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An MoD spokesman said that although there were a large number of British troops on standby, "there is no assumption yet that they are definitely going to be deployed".

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Though U.S. troops no longer patrol Iraq's major cities and a large number have left, tens of thousands remain in the country and are expected to stay for years to come.

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But I think it's a relatively small number of U.S. troops that would be required, and I think we could muster a large force of supporting troops.

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