As enemies acquire weapons with more accuracy and reach, they argued, it will be necessary to defeat defenders from the air before launching amphibious operations.

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Both authors were retired Marine officers, but the vision of future amphibious operations they espoused was unlike anything the Marine Corps has practiced in recent times.

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The Marine Corps is a quick reaction force and are experts at conducting amphibious operations, which are considered the most challenging of all military engagements to pull off.

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For example, the U.S. Navy, working with the Coast Guard and other partners, has increased cooperation with SEDENA and SEMAR on aerial, maritime, littoral, and amphibious counternarcotics operations.

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Following its return, 40 Commando will take leave and then begin training for contingency operations, providing part of the UK's amphibious warfare capability.

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