amphibious raid

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A type of amphibious operation involving swift incursion into or temporary occupation of an objective followed by a planned withdrawal. See also amphibious operation.

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No references found			The Dragons resumed duties as the SLF squadron in May 1969 with CH-46Ds, conducting amphibious raids in support of various operations. HMM-265: 40 years with Phrogs by Naval Aviation News The British likewise demonstrated the possibilities of concerted military and naval action on the internal waters of Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, and Lake Champlain, the high point being Commodore Sir James Yeo's amphibious raid on the American transfer point at Oswego, and the low point definitely being General George Prevost's retreat from Plattsburg. Crawford, Michael J., et al., ed. The Naval War of 1812: a ... by Madsen, Chris / Naval War College Review			Amphibiological amphibiology amphibiotic Amphibiotica amphibious amphibious aircraft amphibious assault amphibious assault area amphibious assault bulk fuel system amphibious assault landing amphibious assault ship (general purpose) amphibious aviation assault ship amphibious chart amphibious command ship amphibious construction battalion amphibious control group amphibious demonstration amphibious force amphibious group amphibious landing amphibious lift amphibious objective area amphibious objective study amphibious operation amphibious planning amphibious raid amphibious reconnaissance amphibious reconnaissance unit amphibious shipping amphibious squadron amphibious striking forces amphibious task force amphibious tractor amphibious transport dock amphibious transport group amphibious vehicle amphibious vehicle availability table amphibious vehicle employment plan amphibious vehicle launching area amphibious withdrawal Amphibiously Amphibium amphiblastic amphiblastula amphibole amphibole group Amphibolic Amphibolips amphibolite Amphibological amphibology			Amphibious Force Support Group Amphibious forces Amphibious Forces, Atlantic Amphibious Forces, Pacific amphibious group amphibious group Amphibious Group Command Amphibious invasion amphibious landing amphibious landing Amphibious Landing Exercise amphibious lift Amphibious Lift Enhancement Plan Amphibious Military Operations amphibious mine Amphibious Mine Countermeasures amphibious objective area amphibious objective area amphibious objective study Amphibious Operating Area amphibious operation amphibious operation amphibious operation Amphibious Operational Training Element Amphibious Operations Amphibious Operations Area Amphibious Operations Officer Amphibious plane amphibious planning amphibious raid Amphibious Raid Exercise Amphibious Readiness Group Amphibious Readiness Group Intermediate Maintenance Activity Amphibious ready group Amphibious Ready Group Representative Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit amphibious reconnaissance Amphibious Reconnaissance Course Amphibious Reconnaissance Exercise Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon Amphibious Reconnaissance School amphibious reconnaissance unit Amphibious Refresher Training Amphibious River Crossing Equipment Amphibious RO-RO Cargo Ship Amphibious Schoolship Amphibious Ship Shakedown Cruise amphibious shipping Amphibious Squadron Amphibious Squadron amphibious striking forces Amphibious Support Information System Amphibious Tactical Air Control System amphibious tank amphibious task force amphibious task force

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