Riverine and Littoral Concepts

As I get to the end of the main section on the FDR – LAND section, apart from artillery, combat support, close combat, combat service elements that is, I have started thinking about littoral and riverine concepts for the Royal Marines.

As a bit of food for though have a look at these interesting videos, not necessarily part of my thinking but demonstrative of what is available in the small craft market.

SWATH Hull

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7LGUWYX9ho

PACSAT/L-CAT

M Hull

Hovercraft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28vdgGAOA0k

Conventional/RHIB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42AC5I8dkis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYXBvCrzbHo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgInGckoHxE

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