In this era of slimming budgets and increasing requirements for irregular warfare capabilities, the Marine Corps should procure a Light Attack Armed Reconnaissance aircraft capable of operating with little support in austere environments, and one that costs the Marine Corps much less than the current fleet of aircraft to purchase and operate. The Marine Corps was faced with a similar problem in the Vietnam War, so it procured the OV-10 Bronco to fill its needs. Though the use of a light turboprop appears to be a step backward in technology, it would really be a large step forward in efficiency and effectiveness in terms of using appropriate technology. An aircraft specifically designed for counterinsurgency would bring great flexibility to the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) and would satisfy many of the current shortfalls. The Marine Corps should procure OV-10 Broncos or a suitable equivalent for the Light Attack Armed Reconnaissance role.


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