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madmikeFD.
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E' così. La distanza non è indicata, ma
Operationally, LCAC are not used in assault waves because of extreme vulnerability to
shore defenses. Lightly armored, the LCAC presents a large radar, visual, and infared target, and
will be particularly vulnerable as it slows to traverse the shoreline and stops to debark troops and
cargo. The same is true for the LCU, but the LCAC has a significant degree of redundancy in its
construction. It was designed to operate on cushion, even with a significant amount of damage to
its rubber skirt and the loss of much of its propulsion plant. Its survivability lies in its ability to
hit a wide range of beaches at high speed with little warning.12 Although no more vulnerable than
conventional landing craft, and able to operate with significant damage before being put out of
commission, its value requires that LCAC cushion landing zones (CLZs) be secured before the
vehicle crosses the beach.
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e anche molto altro nell'allegato.
D'altro canto, da tempo
The amphibious operation has historically been the most difficult of all military
operations to execute. It may even be more so today. The traditional technique of conducting
amphibious landings into the teeth of the enemy strength during daylight is being superseded,
mandated by the mismatch between reduced sea-based fire support and the standoff defenses of
potential foes. The emphasis has shifted from massive daylight assaults against heavily defended
beaches to stealth, speed, and nighttime launches. The concept is to land where the enemy isn't;
hit facilities and accesses critical to reaching the designated assault area; quickly build up combat
power ashore; seize key inland targets; and after repulsing or avoiding the expected
counterattack, press on with the mission. With mobility and surprise an expeditionary force can
succeed where it otherwise might have failed with massed troops and a costly frontal assault.
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