Det One: U.S. Marines Corps U.S. Special Operations Command Detachment 2003-2006 - Global War on Terrorism, Iraq War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Marine Expeditionary Force

Nonfiction, History, Military
Cover of the book Det One: U.S. Marines Corps U.S. Special Operations Command Detachment 2003-2006 - Global War on Terrorism, Iraq War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Marine Expeditionary Force by Progressive Management, Progressive Management
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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781301419852
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: December 13, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781301419852
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: December 13, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

The story of the Marine Corps U.S. Special Operations Command Detachment, which became known as Det One, is an extraordinary tale. On its face, the story would not rate a minute's glance. One small group of Marines, about a hundred in number, formed, trained, and went to war. This all happened as the nation was 18 months into the Global War on Terrorism and as the Marine Corps was deploying I Marine Expeditionary Force in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Yet the story behind the basic facts is not only far more intricate and fascinating, with dramatic episodes and intrepid characters from the Pentagon to Camp Pendleton, it portended great significance for the Marine Corps.

What makes the Det One story extraordinary is the shift in Marine Corps policy that brought it about, the maturation of the special operations capabilities of forward-deployed Marine expeditionary units that made it possible, and the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of the Marines and Navy Corpsmen who manned it. Although Det One has passed now into the history books, its legacy survives in the formation of Marine Corps Special Operations Command and in the lessons learned and experiences of its members, who now continue to serve in dozens of units.

Chapter 1 - Concept * Chapter 2 - Formation * Chapter 3 - Training * Chapter 4 - Deployment * Chapter 5 - "Ops Normal" * Chapter 6 - Direct Action * Chapter 7 - An-Najaf, "Z," and Home * Chapter 8 - A Proven Concept * Epilogue * Notes * Appendix A * Command and Staff List * Appendix B * Chronology of Significant Events * Appendix C * Lineage and Honors * Appendix D * Individual Awards * Appendix E * Navy Unit Commendation Citation * Appendix F * Meritorious Unit Commendation

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The story of the Marine Corps U.S. Special Operations Command Detachment, which became known as Det One, is an extraordinary tale. On its face, the story would not rate a minute's glance. One small group of Marines, about a hundred in number, formed, trained, and went to war. This all happened as the nation was 18 months into the Global War on Terrorism and as the Marine Corps was deploying I Marine Expeditionary Force in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Yet the story behind the basic facts is not only far more intricate and fascinating, with dramatic episodes and intrepid characters from the Pentagon to Camp Pendleton, it portended great significance for the Marine Corps.

What makes the Det One story extraordinary is the shift in Marine Corps policy that brought it about, the maturation of the special operations capabilities of forward-deployed Marine expeditionary units that made it possible, and the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of the Marines and Navy Corpsmen who manned it. Although Det One has passed now into the history books, its legacy survives in the formation of Marine Corps Special Operations Command and in the lessons learned and experiences of its members, who now continue to serve in dozens of units.

Chapter 1 - Concept * Chapter 2 - Formation * Chapter 3 - Training * Chapter 4 - Deployment * Chapter 5 - "Ops Normal" * Chapter 6 - Direct Action * Chapter 7 - An-Najaf, "Z," and Home * Chapter 8 - A Proven Concept * Epilogue * Notes * Appendix A * Command and Staff List * Appendix B * Chronology of Significant Events * Appendix C * Lineage and Honors * Appendix D * Individual Awards * Appendix E * Navy Unit Commendation Citation * Appendix F * Meritorious Unit Commendation

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