The British intervention in Sierra Leone illustrates what an amphibious force can provide during a developing crisis. Royal Marines and Paras deployed ashore while ships supplied the lift and support needed to keep the situation from worsening. The force could remain close enough to act without a permanent troop deployment on an ally's territory. This made intervention available while preserving political freedom if local circumstances changed.
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Amphibious forces supported intervention in Sierra Leone
The Sierra Leone example shows how amphibious shipping can support troops ashore while avoiding a permanent forward garrison.