Army Would Have 5 ‘Core Tasks’ in a Pacific Conflict
Secretary Wormuth said the service is keenly watching U.S. talks with regional allies over access to bases, including for new weapons.
By Caitlin M. Kenney
Staff Reporter
December 1, 2021 10:42 PM ET
The Army will have five “core tasks” in an Indo-Pacific conflict, which it can accomplish without a dramatic expansion of its permanent presence, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said Wednesday.
The first task will be securing and establishing joint bases and staging areas for air and naval forces, Wormuth said during an event on China’s power with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. It will also be prepared to provide “integrated air and missile defense” and quick reaction forces.
This makes the Army the “linchpin service” for the joint force, she said, implicitly shrugging off perceptions that the service plays second fiddle in the region.
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