11.   The emphasis in Navy shipbuilding appears to be shifting gradually from ships designed to assert control over oceans to ships designed to assist amphibious forces moving ashore.

12.   The review called for beefed-up amphibious forces and two new aircraft carriers.

13.   The statement said the exercise is designed to demonstrate U.S. commitment to regional security and increase cooperation between U.S. amphibious forces and Jordanian armed forces.

14.   Fry, also commander UK amphibious forces, refuted reports that the mountain-hardened marines had been brought in to mop up for the Americans in Afghanistan.

15.   It can also call on an Anglo-French air command, established in November and an Anglo-Dutch amphibious force.

16.   Six US Navy ships fired several hundred rounds in a simulated attack as the amphibious forces stormed ashore.