Influence of Marine Aviation on the Development of the Tentative Landing Operations Manual

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Influence of Marine Aviation on the Development of the Tentative Landing Operations Manual

M. T. Ritchie

Aviation was introduced in the Marine Corps in 1912 based on the belief that it would be a benefit to the Marines conducting advanced base operations. Advanced base operations was a concept developed by Admiral George Dewey. He believed that Marines could support Fleet operations throughout the Pacific by defending and seizing advanced logistical hubs. This concept fueled the Marine's early experiments with aviation. The experiences gained by Marine aviators in World War I and throughout the inter-war expeditionary deployments provided the lessons learned to turn vision into doctrine. The Tentative Landing Operations Manual published in 1935 relied heavily on the use of aviation as an integral part of the seizure and defense of potential advanced bases. The development of this manual solidified the relationship between Marine aviation and ground forces and established combined air and assault force as the doctrinal approach for initial amphibious operations in the Pacific.