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An amphibious assault can reach people in need or dominate a battlespace using a close combination of maritime, land and air forces. At annual exercise Baltops 2016, 15 NATO nations plus Finland and Sweden practise amphibious assaults from NATO Response Force 2016 flagship HMS Ocean in the Baltic Sea. | NATO

The U.S. Marines, known for their resilience and adaptability, rely on amphibious vehicles like the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) and its modern successor, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV). These armored transports provide crucial mobility and protection, enabling Marines to carry out rapid ship-to-shore assaults and sustain operations in difficult environments, reinforcing their dominance in amphibious warfare. | Military Mechanics