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Complexity Increases for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC)
Oct. 1, 2020 | 0:05
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile Cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) launches a harpoon surface-to-surface missile during part of a Live Fire With a Purpose exercise. (U.S. Navy video by Lt. j.g. Madison Gilman / Released)
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