The Role and Command Relationship of the USFK in the Changing Security Environment
Abstract
In accordance with the changing global environment, the security situation in North East Asia (NEA) is shifting toward one of peaceful coexistence and cooperation. The Korean Peninsula situation continues to change rapidly. Presently The Republic of Korea (ROK) has initiated dialogue with North Korea in the name of `Sunshine Policy'. The risks of unintended war exist due to the threat of a collapse in the North and peace can only be attained in Korea through inter-dialogue. This paper analyzes the roles and command relationships within USFK and examines the four likely scenarios, or situations, for the Korean peninsula to meet these future challenges. They are all different in terms of the way unification comes about. But in each of them, even with a new mission and role, the logical conclusion is that the stationing of U.S. forces in Korea must nevertheless be maintained. The bottom line is that the ROK military must begin to prepare for post reunification. Therefore, it must study the return of wartime OPCON issue as well as invest in developing theater command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence (C4I), planning and intelligence collection capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA391274
Entities
People
- Sam-yeol Jang
Organizations
- United States Army War College