RAND Visit by Dutch Marine Corps Commandant

RAND researchers meet with Brigadier General Jeff R. Mac Mootry and other members of the delegation

Photo by J.D. Williams / RAND Corporation

On June 5, RAND’s Washington office hosted a visit by Brigadier General Jeff R. Mac Mootry, Commandant of the Netherlands Marine Corps and Director of Operations for the Royal Netherlands Navy. The delegation also included the Dutch naval attaché and several representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps.

The visit provided an opportunity for the Dutch military leaders to exchange views with RAND researchers on the security environment and emerging capabilities and concepts for maritime and amphibious operations.

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