MARINE CORPS FORCE PROTECTION:WILLIAM D. CATTO

From: Congressional Testimony | Date: June 21, 2005 | Copyright information

Congressional Testimony
06-21-2005
Statement of William D. Catto Commanding General, Marine Corps Systems
Command United States Marine Corps Committee on House Armed Services June
21, 2005 Chairman Hunter, Congressman Skelton, and distinguished members
of the committee: I am pleased to appear here today to update you on our
Force Protection efforts, in particular, our evolving vehicle armoring
and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) countermeasure initiatives. Let me
begin by thanking you, Mr. Chairman, and the distinguished members of the
committee for your unwavering support of your Corps during ...

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