2006-12-24 02:52:23 · 13 answers · asked by Beaujock 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, but it can't hurt.
2006-12-24 03:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mario Savio 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only thing required for an amphibious assault is a craft to get the troops from their transport ship to the beach. Air superiority is only needed if you want the troops to have a good chance at success.
2006-12-24 13:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by geglefty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a requirement however if it's available then commander's are going to use air cover. The more troops you can get on the beach safely the better.
2006-12-24 11:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by Raptork9 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is! landing craft are very vulnerable to air attack once they leave the ships and head to the beach. That is why the marines retain a potent and very well trained and equipped air force of their own. This guarantees air cover when the navy and air forces are bogged down somewhere else.
2006-12-25 01:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure.
Why not have them defending planes go a bit over seas and destroy invaders before they reach the beach, or land?
As for the invaders them selves, aerial superiority could ensure that the beaches are a bit safer before they intiate the GO GO GO towards the beaches.
2006-12-24 10:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by kmanevil 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definately
2006-12-24 10:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by Allen L 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not necessarily. While having it gives good cover to your landing troops, you can cover them just as well with some warships.
2006-12-24 10:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by awesomecommunist 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It helps but assaults have been done w/o it
2006-12-24 10:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by I Hate Liberals 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No but stupidity is......who is the sick war monger USA gonna attack next ANTARTICA?
Go guard the US border from an assault...bring lunch
2006-12-24 11:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Only if you want your troops to live and be successful.
2006-12-24 11:01:12 · answer #10 · answered by DB Cash 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily, but it sure would help.
2006-12-24 10:54:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋