Call Sign: Lightning
| Author | : Scott Messmore |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 297 |
| Release | : 2017-04-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780811763745 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0811763749 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (749 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Call Sign: Lightning by : Scott Messmore
Download or read book Call Sign: Lightning written by Scott Messmore and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Marine Corps' Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Companies--usually referred to as ANGLICOs--are the unsung heroes of the U.S. military. Small squads of these marines are inserted deep behind enemy lines to identify targets and direct fire from aircraft, ground artillery, and naval guns. They are among the best of the best, and their radio call sign "Lightning" is recognized throughout the military as the gold standard of qualification and capability.
