U.S. Indo-Pacific Command: Implications for East Asia

INDOPACOM is the U.S. military command responsible for operations in the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, promoting understanding and security in the region. It includes Sub-Unified Combatant Commands USFJ and USFK to strengthen relationships with Japan and Korea.

Format: Hardback
Length: 177 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

INDOPACOM, the United States military command responsible for operations in a vast region spanning approximately 50 percent of the Earth, from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean, has garnered relatively less attention in Japan compared to its counterparts, such as the United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and the United States Seventh Fleet. This book aims to shed light on INDOPACOM, fostering a deeper understanding of its diverse aspects.

INDOPACOM's primary mission is to safeguard U.S. territory, people, and national interests. However, it extends beyond this to encompass the protection of the countries within its geographic scope that are U.S. allies and security partners. Since its establishment in 1947, INDOPACOM, along with its predecessor, Pacific Command, has played a pivotal role in ensuring the peace and security of Japan in the post-World War II era.

Given the significance of U.S. interests in Northeast Asia, the region is further characterized by the presence of two Sub-Unified Combatant Commands: United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and United States Forces Korea (USFK). These organizations work diligently to strengthen the relationship with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Republic of Korea armed forces. Together, the United States, Japan, and our global partners will continue to uphold the rules-based security order that has fostered peace and prosperity for decades.

Weight: 459g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811952678
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022