Towards a Fiscally Constrained Pacific Posture

Abstract

Historically, the United States has adjusted its resource allocation as it emerges from a period of conflict. The Department of Defense has typically seen an average reduction in resources of approximately 30%, in what has been termed a peace dividend. Our current National Military Strategy expresses the intent to maintain a forward presence while pursuing an active engagement strategy. The Pacific area of responsibility will play a key role in this strategy, but it will necessitate several tough decisions in the face of diminishing resources. This paper will explore the impacts that resource constraints will have on our long-term Pacific strategy and provide recommendations for changes to this strategy that take those resource constraints into account.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 21, 2012
Accession Number
ADA561268

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  • Flay Goodwin

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  • United States Army War College

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