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  sance and limited-objective attacks against enemy targets such as C2 sites,
  isolated combat units, LOCs, and logistics units.
  AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS
  13-86. The Navy has a limited amphibious capability that allows it to insert
  either naval infantry or regular ground forces or SPF from the sea. It also
  fields a submarine force that could insert naval infantry to conduct raids
  against critical installations within the region. The Navy also fields its own
  Naval SPF that are able to conduct reconnaissance in support of landings or
  raids against critical targets. Thus, amphibious operations can play an impor-
  tant role in regional, transition, or adaptive operations.
  MISSIONS
  13-87. Amphibious landings can be either operational or tactical in scale. However,
  either type can influence the outcome of a larger operation or strategic campaign.
  Operational Missions
  13-88. Amphibious operations can occur when the objectives are of critical
  value and the enemy surface warfare capability allows. Although these opera-
  tions may be conducted independently of SPF or regular ground forces, they
  may have air, naval gunfire, and missile support. Thus, it is possible for an
  operational amphibious landing to have major strategic consequences.
  13-89. These operational missions may have the following objectives:
  • Conduct operations in concert with ground forces to envelop and
  destroy enemy positions in a coastal area.
  • Seize or destroy ports, islands, peninsulas, and/or straits, radar sites,
  and other important objectives in coastal areas.
  • Interdict enemy LOCs within the coastal areas.
  • Conduct combined operations with or in support of airborne and SPF
  units landed deep within enemy territory.
  • Contribute to deception operations with amphibious landings mounted as
  a feint to mislead the enemy about the direction of the OPFOR main effort.
  • Block the approach routes of enemy reserves or counterattack forces
  that might influence the outcome of the main operation or campaign.
  • Establish coastal defenses on occupied coasts as other OPFOR forces
  move deeper into enemy territory.
  These objectives can be accomplished by conducting an unopposed, surreptitious
  insertion of amphibious forces within striking distance of a lightly defended target.
  Tactical Missions
  13-90. Tactical amphibious landings probably are the most frequent form of
  OPFOR amphibious operation. Their purpose is to attack the rear area or
  flank of any enemy force along a coastline or to seize islands, naval bases,
  coastal airfields, ports, and other objectives on an enemy-held coastline. This
  diverts enemy attention and resources away from the decisive area of the