LAV-25
LAV-25

Author: James D’Angina

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-11-20

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1849086125

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The Light Armored Vehicle 25 (LAV-25) has played a significant role in transforming United States Marine Corps doctrine since its introduction in the early 1980s. The Marine Corps' Light Armored Vehicle program was based on the proven Swiss MOWAG Piranha series of 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 wheeled vehicles. However, developing organizational units, tactics, and employment of the weapon system within the force structure of the Marine Corps proved to be more of a challenge than fielding the weapon system. This resulted in multiple re-designations for LAV units within the Corps. The LAV first saw combat in Panama during Operation Just Cause and LAV-25s have fought in every major conflict since, including Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This book covers the design, development, and deployment of this continuingly successful vehicle.

American Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles
American Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles

Author: Michael Green

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2016-10-31

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1473854369

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Numerous wheeled armoured fighting vehicles have seen service in the US armed forces on and off for over 80 years. There have been various changes of policy and twice, after the Second World War and Vietnam, they went out of favour but their use is now well established. This well researched and superbly illustrated book describes all the different types and variants since the first M1 was ordered in 1931. The M8 armoured car was widely used during World War Two but it was not until Vietnam that further wheeled AFVs came into service, notably the M706 armoured car. After a lull the US Marine Corps adopted the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) in 1983. The US Army first used armoured Humvees in 1994 and variants remain in service (M1141 and M1116). Other types today include the Guardian (M1117) and the Army version of the LAV names the ‘Stryker’. To meet the operational requirements of Iraq and Afghanistan the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) was ordered in bulk from 2007.

The U.S. Marine Expeditionary Units at War
The U.S. Marine Expeditionary Units at War

Author: Michael Green

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2003-08

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780736821575

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Chronicles the history, participation in armed conflicts, weapons, and demanding training of the United States Marine Expeditionary Units.

Military Readiness
Military Readiness

Author: United States. Government Accountability Office

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 1428933697

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Marine
Marine

Author: Tom Clancy

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1996-11-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780425154540

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An in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps-in the New York Times bestselling tradition of Submarine, Armored Cav, and Fighter Wing Only the best of the best can be Marines. And only Tom Clancy can tell their story--the fascinating real-life facts more compelling than any fiction. Clancy presents a unique insider's look at the most hallowed branch of the Armed Forces, and the men and women who serve on America's front lines. Marine includes: An interview with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles "Chuck" Krulak The tools and technology of the Marine Expeditionary Unit The role of the Marines in the present and future world An in-depth look at recruitment and training Exclusive photographs, illustrations, and diagrams