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How valuable are the U.S. Navy's riverine craft to littoral operations?

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Ahead of his presentation on operational experiences with counter-piracy in the Gulf at the Fast Interception and Riverine conference from 9 - 11 February 2015 in London, Captain Jeffrey McCauley, NAVCENT, 5th Fleet US CENTCOM, spoke to Defence IQ about a number of issues, including Commander Task Force 56 and the importance of riverine craft. Defence IQ: What is the current remit and scope of CTF-56? Captain Jeffrey McCauley: Commander Task Force 56 is responsible for Navy Expeditiona...

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