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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