Preparing New Coastal Riverines for Combat
5 March 2019 By Kyle Goldberg,
When considering American naval warfare, you might think back to images of the Revolutionary War when wooden-hulled ships fired volleys broadside at each other until one yielded or faced certain sinking.
Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Kyle Goldberg, All Hands Magazine
You might remember World War II-era battleships with guns that could hurl projectiles with speed and accuracy at foes miles away. Or maybe the modern-day aircraft carrier that provides the mobility and flexibility to engage enemy forces around the world at a moment's notice.
Most people, however, probably do not think of Sailors who operate in coastal regions and inland waterways. Historically called “brown-water†Sailors, they're now known as the Coastal Riverine Force (CRF).
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