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1	Revising the U.S. global military basing policy is a permanent U.S. military presence still required? Gasner, John A. 12 1900 (has links) Approved for public release; distribution in unlimited. / This thesis examines the U.S. policy for employing military forces across the globe. The major transformational trends in improving U.S. military capabilities over the past two decades, and the changing international security environment have impacted the way in which American leaders focus on the global military posture strategy. The American military interventions in Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan help determine whether the United States has demonstrated true global reach capability without the advantage of permanent forward operating bases. The Philippines-U.S relationship provides an opportunity to assess whether the United States has demonstrated the capability and commitment to defend its national interests and its ally and to maintain peace and stability despite the removal of major U.S. bases. U.S. capability and commitment may allow greater flexibility in choosing alternatives to the current policy of permanent forward basing around the globe. Military bases, Foreign Military Force Posture Forward Presence Transformation Capabilities Commitment Forward Operating Bases Basing Strategy Northeast Asia Japan Korea Philippines Guam Threats Allies Global Presence
2	Access issues associated with U.S. military presence in Thailand and the Philippines Dilag, Bayani C. 03 1900 (has links) Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / In pursuit of the objectives of the U.S. National Security Strategy and the National Military Strategy, the U.S. Armed Forces require access to military and logistics facilities overseas to be able to support and sustain its combat power projection. Access to these places translates into capabilities. An American military forward presence in time of peace as well as during a regional crisis lends credibility to U.S. diplomacy. Moreover, access to forward locations is expedient when engaging transnational threats or supporting humanitarian missions, e.g., the South and Southeast Asia tsunami relief operations. This thesis analyzes the political opposition to U.S. military presence in Thailand and the Philippines. The historical context that led to the development of this opposition is examined in detail. The rationale of those who oppose, as well as those who support, American military presence is clearly delineated. By understanding the sensitive political issues, U.S. military planners and operators can adapt base access strategies according to the existing political climate in these two countries. The politics unique to each environment will dictate the combination of "basing" approaches tailored to meet the U.S. military objectives as well as the public diplomacy required to support them. / Major (Select), United States Air Force U.S.-Thai relations U.S.- Philippines relations Public diplomacy Forward presence Access strategy Radicalism Leftist nationalism Rightist nationalism Muslim nationalism Anti-American Anti-U.S. Propaganda United front USPACOM Theater security Military bases Military presence Basing strategies Political mobilization Democratization

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Access issues associated with U.S. military presence in Thailand and the Philippines