The Marines have quit their posts

If security for the Navy continues to be seen as a task unworthy of the Marines, the new Navy force-"demi-marines"-- will expand inevitably to undertake duties that historically have been performed by the Marine Corps. The apparently happy arrangement of putting soldiers on an aircraft car...

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Published inUnited States Naval Institute. Proceedings Vol. 128; no. 6; p. 112
Main Author Holland, William J
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Annapolis United States Naval Institute 01.06.2002
Subjects
Military history
Military personnel
Security
Warships
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Summary:If security for the Navy continues to be seen as a task unworthy of the Marines, the new Navy force-"demi-marines"-- will expand inevitably to undertake duties that historically have been performed by the Marine Corps. The apparently happy arrangement of putting soldiers on an aircraft carrier in Enduring Freedom has been so successful that perhaps the Army could be persuaded to provide some of the necessary force protection for the Navy.
ISSN:0041-798X