Transformation in Korea

Abstract

Against the backdrop of current global military operations, the Korean Peninsula is quietly undergoing a .significant transformation. To ensure that the alliance between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States maintains its long-term viability in Northeast Asia, the commander of United States Forces Korea (USFK) has implemented a transformation framework based on three priorities: * Defend the ROK * Strengthen the ROK U.S. alliance * Improve the quality of life for those defending the alliance Two tasks derived from these priorities are to relocate all U.S. forces to two major hubs south of Seoul and extend accompanied tours to three years. These two tasks are monumental, requiring engineers at every level in Korea to develop creative solutions to support the commander s vision.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA560310

Entities

People

  • Miguel Uc
  • Rafael Pazos

Organizations

  • United States Army Engineer School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Alliances
  • Army
  • Construction
  • Engineers
  • Force Protection
  • Infantry
  • Information Operations
  • Military Operations
  • New York
  • Northeast Asia
  • Quality Of Life
  • Relocation
  • Security
  • Training
  • United Nations
  • United States

Readers

  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design