Immediate Withdrawal from the Philippines--Logistic Ramifications for the Commander

Abstract

The U.S. is scheduled to withdraw from the Philippines by 31 December 1992. Although military planners have long considered the loss of the Philippines as a plausible contingency, most planning assumed sufficient time would be available for orderly withdrawal and subsequent build up of alternate locations. This paper looks at the immediate problems facing the warfighting commander on 1 January 1993 and, where possible, provides recommendations to reduce his risk in supporting contingencies in the Western Pacific and Persian Gulf regions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 1992
Accession Number
ADA250010

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  • Michael T. Madden

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  • Naval War College

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