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Fleet Landing Exercises
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<p>The Fleet Landing Exercises, or FLEX were <a href="/facts/Amphibious_warfare/1Povrhpm">amphibious landing</a> exercises conducted by the <a href="/facts/United_States_Navy/xYK0fUou">United States Navy</a> and <a href="/facts/United_States_Marine_Corps/J8JDlJG2">United States Marine Corps</a> between 1935 and 1941. The purpose of these exercises was to formulate a workable amphibious warfare doctrine. The development of the necessary craft and other equipment, and the proper tactical deployment of them were also results. Finally, the exercises demonstrated the usefulness of a standing body of Marines, the <a href="/facts/Fleet_Marine_Force/YMXgt13v">Fleet Marine Force</a>, specially prepared for amphibious expeditions. </p>