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Re: [FT] Power Projection (was Mercs in space)

From: KH.Ranitzsch@t...
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 11:15:24 +0100 (MET)
Subject: Re: [FT] Power Projection (was Mercs in space)

Donogh McCarthy schrieb:
> 
> > > On the issue of fleets doing PR and Power Projection
> > > tours what kind of numbers/percentages do fleets have 
> on those duties 
> >
> >In live in a port city. Visitors for public relations 
> > range from single vessels to a small squadron. 
> 
> What city is that by the way?

Hamburg, Germany. Has a proud maritime tradition a thousand years old. 
And had its own (small) Navy until the 19th century. 

> How long would these visits last on average?

Typically for a weekend, arriving Friday, leaving Monday. Rarely more 
than a week. 

> Are these visits mostly in areas of strategic importance or political 
  
> interest?

Here it's political interest.

Greetings
Karl Heinz


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