A Rebalance Strategy for Pacific Air Forces: Flight Plan to Runways and Relationships

Basham, Steven L; Rouleau, Nelson D (February 2015). "A Rebalance Strategy for Pacific Air Forces: Flight Plan to Runways and Relationships". Air & Space Power. Montgomery, AL: Air University Press: 7–19. ISSN 1555-385X.

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Abstract: Document type: Article focusing on military strategy in the Pacific region. The work, authored by Steven L. Basham and Nelson D. Rouleau, discusses the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and its historical and contemporary roles in securing U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific, specifically addressing air power, military modernization, and national security. The article examines the evolution of PACAF since the formation of the Far East Air Forces on 31 July 1944, detailing its contributions to major theater conflicts, smaller-scale contingencies, and humanitarian missions. Key topics include air force operations, command and control systems, and anti-missile defense systems. The article outlines PACAF's strategy for the U.S. rebalance in the Asia-Pacific, identifying enduring and emerging challenges, and presenting five lines of operations executed by PACAF personnel. The document emphasizes the importance of preventing conflict while preparing for potential warfare in the region. Geographic focus includes the Pacific Ocean and the broader Asia-Pacific area, with specific reference to U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) operations. The work serves as a comprehensive overview of PACAF's strategic objectives and force posture.