Revising the U.S. global military basing policy is a permanent U.S. military presence still required?
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Authors
Gasner, John A.
Subjects
Military Force Posture
Forward Presence
Transformation
Capabilities
Commitment
Forward Operating Bases
Basing Strategy
Northeast Asia
Japan
Korea
Philippines
Guam
Threats
Allies
Global Presence
Forward Presence
Transformation
Capabilities
Commitment
Forward Operating Bases
Basing Strategy
Northeast Asia
Japan
Korea
Philippines
Guam
Threats
Allies
Global Presence
Advisors
Olsen, Edward
Miller, Lyman
Date of Issue
2004-12
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This thesis examines the U.S. policy for employing military forces across the globe. The major transformational trends in improving U.S. military capabilities over the past two decades, and the changing international security environment have impacted the way in which American leaders focus on the global military posture strategy. The American military interventions in Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan help determine whether the United States has demonstrated true global reach capability without the advantage of permanent forward operating bases. The Philippines-U.S relationship provides an opportunity to assess whether the United States has demonstrated the capability and commitment to defend its national interests and its ally and to maintain peace and stability despite the removal of major U.S. bases. U.S. capability and commitment may allow greater flexibility in choosing alternatives to the current policy of permanent forward basing around the globe.
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Thesis
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Department
National Security Affairs (NSA)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
x, 85 p. ;
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