1.   MacArthur stated that it was imperative to prevent the dispatch of an amphibious force.

2.   Researchers working for the Navy are testing buoys designed to predict what surf conditions an amphibious force would meet on a beach.

3.   The Pentagon has said that whatever its vast numerical advantage over its tiny island neighbor, China would have difficulty invading Taiwan because of its meager amphibious forces.

4.   Using an aircraft carrier as a base for ground forces would give military planners even more firepower and flexibility than the Marine Corps amphibious force already in the region.

5.   Unfortunately, the heavy emphasis on carriers and amphibious forces has been financed by reducing ground and air forces.

6.   Britain said Monday that it will deploy an amphibious force, including a helicopter carrier, off the coast of Sierra Leone in November.

7.   Schultz refused to comment on whether the amphibious forces would also be ordered to play a role away from Japan, but said they are ready if needed.

8.   Schultz commands the amphibious force of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, which is the only forward-deployed fleet in the Navy.

9.   Similar joint amphibious forces exist between Germany and France as well as Great Britain and Holland.

10.   The amphibious force led by the USS Wasp includes the amphibious assault ship USS Trenton and the dock landing ship USS Portland.