outside reading article 3-26-2010

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http://www.lmlcsteam.com/?page_id=7

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A new type of threat to the country is littoral threats. Littoral means close to shore threats. The navy is currently creating a new type of navy ship called Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). These ships have a wide range of maneuveerability. This is need to pick up troops fast and to also deploy them as well. The ship is capable of changing it's weapons to support the various type's of missions it goes on. As for fast deployment of troops, the LCS has the capability of launching on the stern or side of the LCS.