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DTIC ADA601760: Advance Force Operations: The Middleweight Force's Essential Role in the Joint Operations

The Marine Corps Effective execution of Advance Force Operations (AFO) are a critical component in the Marine Corps role in transitioning from pre-crisis activities (PCA) to crisis response. AFO are core mission to the MAGTF and consist of clandestine reconnaissance and surveillance (R&S); Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration of Forces (JRSOI); Information Operations; Terminal Guidance; and Limited Direct Action Operations. Although Marine Corps has in fact developed comprehensive MAGTF Capabilities, it would benefit from having AFO specific doctrine and operation concepts. This doctrine would guide its conduct and synchronize its effects.

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