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Although the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to dominate the headlines, both conflicts are very much land-force-driven operations. However, significant investments into expeditionary and amphibious capabilities by the world's leading navies continue. The last twelve months have shown that the ability to perform ship-to-shore operations to provide humanitarian support in cyclone, flood or earthquake-stricken areas is essential. Navies are increasingly being called up to assist government agencies, international bodies such as the United Nations and non-governmental organisations in providing assistance and relief in the aftermath of major disasters. Two recent events have demonstrated this. In December 2007 Bangladesh suffered a devastating cyclone. Washington DC reacted quickly and the U$ Navy's Pacific Command immediately despatched a 28-strong humanitarian assistance team to the region. This was quickly followed by the arrival of the USS Kearsarge Landing Ship Dock (LSD) along with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). US Pacific Command had ordered the deployment once it became clear that Cyclone Sidr would hit the Bangladeshi coast. In particular, the Kearsarge played a vital role in supplying...See the full content of this document
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