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Marine : A Guided Tour of a Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marine A Guided Tour of a Marine Expeditionary Unit
Author: Tom Clancy
ISBN-13: 9780425154540
ISBN-10: 0425154548
Publication Date: 11/1/1996
Pages: 352
Rating:
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Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
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In the tradition of novelist Clancy's previous nonfiction works, such as Fighter Wing (Berkley, 1995), comes an in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Clancy presents an insider's look at the most hallowed branch of the U.S. armed forces and those who serve on the front lines. First he offers an interview with Gen. Charles "Chuck" Cruller, 31st commandant of the Marine Corps. Clancy's main focus, however, is the Marine Expeditionary Unit-Special Operations Capable, or MEU (SOC). Currently, the USMC maintains seven MEU (SOC)s: three on each coast and one in Okinawa. Two or three of these units are deployed aboard ship into forward areas at any one time. These rapid-response units patrol a dangerous world while waiting for the president of the United States to get a "911" call for armed intervention. Clancy also offers a fascinating look at Marine Corps recruitment and training. Highly recommended for all libraries.
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Factual documentary on Marine Expeditionary Units
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fascinating look inside the M.E.U.