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To: AppyPappy
The USS Boxer is an amphib assault ship (like a mini aircraft carrier) that can support harriers, choppers, osphreys, LCAC landing craft, and nearly 2000 marines.

It is deployed nearby.

12 posted on 04/15/2009 7:21:31 AM PDT by bygolly
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To: bygolly

Do the assault ships have drones that can deploy from their decks? If so, why not simply use drones for surveillance, and if necessary, drop a rocket or two.


15 posted on 04/15/2009 7:23:29 AM PDT by Tarpon (You abolish your responsibilities, your surrender your rights.)
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To: bygolly

Harriers in the air will deter 99% of these attacks.


21 posted on 04/15/2009 7:27:45 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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