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2014.
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| Summary/Abstract |
For decades, the Navy has struggled to provide adequate naval gunfire support (NGFS) to assist Marine Corps operations or supplement power projection ashore. But recent developments, including the launch of the first Zumwalt -class destroyer (DDG-1000) in October 2013, have put the Navy within striking distance of correcting that longstanding gap. Historically, NGFS has been critical in preparing the ground and supporting troop landings and their operations ashore. Similarly, the relatively low cost of naval gunfire has played a role in projecting power and influencing events near the shore.
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