In 1976 Maj. James Capers Jr. welcomed new men and their families into a force reconnaissance company. 'Only the most capable Marines are selected for this duty due to rigid mental and physical demands. A very thorough screening of each applicant is conducted … to test alertness and endurance. The result is a small elite unit with highly qualified Marines who are considered the best in the world'. Ex-Marine Charles D Melson examines the history, equipment and insignia of the Marine's amphibious and ground long-range patrol reconnaissance specialists in this volume which contains a wealth of photographs and 12 full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.
| Published | Sep 12 1994 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781855323919 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 55 b/w; 10 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Elite |
| Short code | ELI 55 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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