Accession Number:

AD1168721

Title:

U.S. Ground Forces in the Indo-Pacific: Background and Issues for Congress

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Report]

Corporate Author:

Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service

Personal Author(s):

• Feickert, Andrew

Report Date:

2022-05-06

Pagination or Media Count:

38

Abstract:

Since the end of the Second World War in 1945, the U.S. military has maintained a significant and enduring presence in the Indo-Pacific region. In the past, the United States strategic approach to the region has varied greatly. From September 11, 2001, until almost the next decade, strategic emphasis was placed largely on global counterterrorism, primarily focused on U.S. Central Commands USCENTCOMs and later U.S. Africa Commands USAFRICOMs areas of operation. Starting around 2004, the George W. Bush Administration began to consider strengthening relations with allies in Asia and potentially revising U.S. doctrine and force posture in the region to improve U.S. capabilities.

Descriptors:

• warfare
• national security
• geography
• contingency operations (military)
• aircrafts
• humanitarian assistance
• combat operations
• multiple launch rocket system
• second world war
• artillery
• combatant commanders
• congress
• logistics
• treaties
• united states
• united states pacific command
• disaster management

Subject Categories:

• Military Forces and Organizations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]