Help Wanted: Post-Conflict Skills for the Asia-Pacific Rebalance
Abstract
Synergies exist between the skillsets of post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction operations (Phase IV) and building partnership capacity (Phase 0) operations. The negative connotations that many associate with post-conflict nation building are actually valuable skills for the Asia-Pacific rebalance. DoD can increase the opportunities for success in the Asia-Pacific rebalance by using the Phase IV skillsets learned from the last decade of conflict, since many of the same concerns exist in a post-conflict environment that the DoD will be looking to address with its Asia-Pacific partners in the future. As resources decline, using the post-conflict skillset for the Asia-Pacific rebalance is actually a wise use of DoD resources and will benefit the stability of the Asia-Pacific region. Phase IV skillsets and guidance complement those for Phase0 operations and fit into the DoDs new strategic guidance and the Air-Sea Battle concept being used as the major framework for the Asia-Pacific Rebalance. The Philippines is an example of how Phase IV concepts can actually assist Phase 0 efforts with other partners in the Asia-Pacific region, providing a model for low cost, small footprint engagements for the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 2014
- Accession Number
- AD1019175
Entities
People
- William D. Fischer
Organizations
- Air War College