The following are long and short versions of Marine Corps Operating Concept: How an Expeditionary Force Operates in the 21st Century. The new concept follows Expeditionary Force 21 and was released on Sept. 28, 2016.
Document: New Marine Corps Operating Concept
September 28, 2016 10:49 AM

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