Okinawa: A Strategic Analysis

Abstract

American military personnel have been stationed on the island of Okinawa since 1945. This study analyzes Okinawa's strategic value in providing stability in East Asia. It examines US forces assigned to Okinawa, and reviews options for the future deployment of US forces. The study concludes the US should begin planning for a withdrawal of US forces from Okinawa by the 21st century. Keywords: United States Military Forces; Removal.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA179839

Entities

People

  • Frank L. Kebelman

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Market Economy
  • Military Personnel
  • National Politics
  • Navy
  • Ryukyu Islands
  • Security
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • United States Pacific Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Urban Planning and Geography.