The Arctic Through 2035: An Overview of the Operational Environment and Competitor Strategies for U.S. Army Training, Doctrine, and Capabilities Development
Abstract
The Arctic is a national security interest for the United States. The Department of Defenses (DoDs) desired end state in the region, as expressed in the 2019 DoD Arctic Strategy, is a secure and stable region in which U.S. national security interests are safeguarded, the U.S. homeland is defended, and nations work cooperatively to address shared challenges. This includes the objectives of defending the homeland,competing to maintain balance of power, and ensuring freedom of the global commons. DoDs strategy includes building Arctic awareness, enhancing Arctic operations, and strengthening the rules-based order in the Arctic. The U.S. Army and the U.S. Army National Guard. These Army tasks complement sister Service missions and the directed roles of global combatant commanders across all warfighting functions. In 2016, the Army published an Army techniques publication on mountain warfare and cold-weather operations. That document emphasizes and capitalizes on the Armys recent experience at high-altitude operations. Arctic-specific operations, however, receive minimal attention. This assessment is therefore intended to add to that body knowledge by describing the Arctic region and associated competitor activities. This information can then be used for Army training, doctrine, and capabilities development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1134377