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To: Mariner

You don’t think a SEAL team can be inserted by helicopter? Even a submarine, which is what I would probably opt for, at night.


9 posted on 04/12/2009 9:23:08 AM PDT by ryan71 (Time to buy guns and ammo, People.)
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To: ryan71
"You don’t think a SEAL team can be inserted by helicopter? Even a submarine, which is what I would probably opt for, at night".

Yes, an LHD/Boxer CAN do this, but the DDG and FFG don't have the capability to deploy any SEAL team options.

The Boxer has to be within 150 miles of the scene. The SEAL assets would be deployed via CH-46's and that's their limit.

Still, that's probably second on the list. First would be to get within a few miles and deploy operators via far more capable mini-subs via the well deck of the LHD. Stealth and surprise...and substantial capability to stay ON THE SCENE for many, many hours.

Herein is the capability to anchor the raft, or even tow it.

25 posted on 04/12/2009 9:31:13 AM PDT by Mariner
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