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Task Force 61 — (CTF 61) is a task force of the United States Navy that today denotes what used to be designated the Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Group (MARG) of the United States Sixth Fleet. It is composed of approximately three Amphibious assault ships, but … Wikipedia
joint amphibious task force — A temporary grouping of units of two or more Services under a single commander, organized for the purpose of engaging in an amphibious landing for assault on hostile shores. Also called JATF … Military dictionary
Task Force 90 — was a United States Navy command during the Korean War that controlled the amphibious forces in theatre. It reported directly to Commander Naval Forces Far East. Its most high profile operation was the Inchon amphibious assault, Operation… … Wikipedia
commander, landing force — The officer designated in the order initiating the amphibious operation as the commander of the landing force for an amphibious operation. Also called CLF. See also amphibious operation; commander, amphibious task force; landing force … Military dictionary
United States Marine Air-Ground Task Force Reconnaissance — See also: United States Marine Corps Special Operations Capable Forces The United States Marine Corps have many reconnaissance elements that are valuable to a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) by providing the force and component commanders [i … Wikipedia
Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces — or COMUKMARFOR is a senior post in the Royal Navy. The post is the highest sea going command in the Royal Navy and is part of the Fleet Battle Staff based in Portsmouth, part of Commander in Chief Fleet s staff. The commander has the rank of Rear … Wikipedia
United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance — Not to be confused with Marine Division Reconnaissance. Main article: United States Marine Air Ground Task Force Reconnaissance Marine Force Reconnaissance The insignia of Force Recon … Wikipedia
Commander-in-Chief Fleet — (CINCFLEET) is the admiral responsible for the operation, resourcing and training of the ships, submarines and aircraft, and personnel, of the British Royal Navy. CINC is subordinate to the First Sea Lord, the professional head of the Naval… … Wikipedia
Amphibious warfare — is the utilization of naval firepower, logistics and strategy to project military power ashore. In previous eras it stood as the primary method of delivering troops to non contiguous enemy held terrain. In this modern era amphibious warfare… … Wikipedia
Mistral class amphibious assault ship — The Mistral in Toulon harbour Class overview Name: Mistral Builders: STX Europe … Wikipedia
