Sustainment Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Theater

This article explores the logistical and sustainment challenges unique to the Indo-Pacific, particularly the vast distances and limited infrastructure in a maritime environment. It highlights the importance of multinational cooperation and joint operations in overcoming these challenges. The role of Army watercraft in providing intra-theater lift, joint logistics, and supporting large-scale combat operations in the region is a key focus of the discussion.

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Precision Sustainment and Predictive Logistics in USINDOPACOM

This article focuses on the use of precision sustainment and predictive logistics to address contested logistics environments in the Indo-Pacific. It explains how predictive logistics leverages data and technology to deliver supplies efficiently and enhance decision-making. The article underscores the need for these advanced capabilities to sustain U.S. Army operations in the region and mitigate threats posed by adversaries like China.

By Don Bates

Protection Integration in an Armored Corps.

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Adapting Sustainment to Meet Geographical Challenges

This article discusses the logistical challenges the U.S. Army faces in the Indo-Pacific, such as vast distances and complex geopolitical dynamics. It explores how lessons learned from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine inform the Army's approach to modernizing logistics for large-scale combat in contested environments. The article also highlights the importance of precision sustainment, predictive logistics, and readiness exercises to overcome the tyranny of distance in the Indo-Pacific.

By Lt. Gen. Christopher O. Mohan

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Sustainment in USINDOPACOM and the Maritime Environment

This article examines sustainment operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) area, focusing on the importance of partnerships with allies like Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. It emphasizes joint exercises and campaigning to enhance readiness and maintain strategic positions in the Pacific. The article discusses the challenges posed by the maritime environment and the critical role of the Army in providing operational-level sustainment for joint forces.

By Lt. Gen. Heidi Hoyle

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Bolstering Relations with Allies in the Pacific

This article examines the U.S.'s long-standing partnerships with Pacific allies like the Philippines and Thailand, emphasizing the importance of military cooperation and joint exercises. It discusses the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the Philippines and the benefits of joint field training exercises, such as Balikatan and Talisman Sabre, for improving regional security and demonstrating commitment to shared defense goals in the Indo-Pacific.

By 1st Lt. Matthew W. Buck