USINDOPACOM Force Locations

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The United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) was established as a unified command on January 1, 1947, and is the oldest and largest of the U.S. unified commands. It is a Combatant Command that has geographic responsibilites as defined by the Department of Defense’s Unified Command Plan. USINDOPACOM is in charge of integrating U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force personnel within its area of responsibility to achieve U.S. national security objectives while protecting national interests. The USINDOPACOM commander reports to the President of the United States through the Secretary of Defense and is supported by multiple component and sub-unified commands including U.S. Forces Korea, U.S. Forces Japan, U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Marine Forces Pacific, U.S. Pacific Air Forces, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific and U.S. Army Pacific. The region is a vital driver of the global economy and includes the world’s busiest international sea lanes and nine of the 10 largest ports. The Indo-Pacific is also heavily militarized, with seven of the world’s 10 largest standing militaries and five of the world’s declared nuclear nations. Given these conditions, the region’s strategic complexity is unique. 

Network of Allies and Partners

The U.S.’s network of Allies and Partners is foundational to strategic and integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Deterrence is real and strong because the U.S. military remains the world’s most capable fighting force, and its Allies and Partners provide the greatest asymmetric advantage, built upon shared values, trust and respect. Alliances, multilateral arrangements, partnerships, friendships and relationships are essential components of regional security. USINDOPACOM continues to strengthen all layers of this network through increased security cooperation, advanced training and complex, multilateral initiatives. These activities, in turn, increase interoperability, build capacity and enhance shared security, while reinforcing the rules-based international order and building theaterwide capabilities through information-sharing that strengthens alliances and partnerships.

USINDOPACOM Exercises & Engagements

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