The Marine Corps and Sustained Force Projection: How Long-Term Positioned Forces Can Achieve Extended Stability in Foreign MilitaryCommitments

Abstract

This paper analyzes historical long-term military commitments such as the Banana Wars, operations in the Philippines from1898-1922, pre-World War II (WWII) operations in China, and the occupation of Germany and Japan post-WWII to determine the merits of utilizing persistent forces (forces positioned in an area for an extended duration) instead of rotational forces to create a stable and lasting environment in a nation-state. Additionally, analysis of current GFM requirements over the last twenty years will help determine which method is more efficient and likely to help sustain U.S. control of national interests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 2019
Accession Number
AD1177240

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  • Chester Carter

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  • Marine Corps University

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