Alternative Basing Locations for U.S. Forces Deployed in the Philippines
Abstract
The United States military bases in the Philippines are ideally located to support U.S. forward deployed forces in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Unfortunately, the presence of the U.S. bases in the Philippines is so controversial among the Filipino people, that the initial basing agreement has been re-negotiated and will expire in 1991. If the anti-American elements continue to prevail, chances are great that the U.S./Philippine military bases agreement will not be renewed. This study identifies the United States and Soviet Union's national interests in the Pacific area. It lists the military forces deployed in the region and how they are supported by U.S. and Soviet bases. The focus narrows to examine the U.S. bases in the Philippines and alternatives to provide continuous support for U.S. forces. To determine the most viable option, the evaluation process is reduced to comparing each of the option's abilities to support the eight missions required of the U.S. forward deployed forces in the event that Soviet forces stationed in Cam Ranh Bay. The operational range of current weapon systems is such a significant factor that it is used as the common denominator to illustrate the effectiveness and support the selection of the recommended option.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 29, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA208683
Entities
People
- Harold W. Fuller
Organizations
- United States Army War College