03666nam 2200649Ia 450 991022007910332120200520144314.00-8330-7382-60-8330-7384-2(CKB)2670000000241650(EBL)1024325(OCoLC)805701831(SSID)ssj0000721980(PQKBManifestationID)11418052(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000721980(PQKBWorkID)10694179(PQKB)10386039(Au-PeEL)EBL1024325(CaPaEBR)ebr10599089(MiAaPQ)EBC1024325(EXLCZ)99267000000024165020120807d2012 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrU.S. overseas military presence what are the strategic choices? /Lynn E. Davis ... [et al.]1st ed.Santa Monica, CA RANDc20121 online resource (xvii, 50 pages) mapsDescription based upon print version of record.0-8330-7340-0 Includes bibliographical references.Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE: Introduction; Study Objectives and Scope; Analysis Framework; Organization of This Monograph; CHAPTER TWO: Path to Defining Future Global U.S. Postures; Global U.S. Security Interests; Perspectives on Global Presence Needed to Achieve U.S. Security Interests in East Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; Perspectives Lead to Global Postures; Global Posture 1: Long Range and Responsive; Global Posture 2: Forward in Asia; Global Posture 3: Forward in the Middle EastGlobal Posture 4: Shared with Allies and Diversified Globally Global Posture 5: Forward Globally; CHAPTER THREE: Comparison of Global Postures; Operational Performance; Global Postures Support Other U.S. Security Interests; Protect Americans from Terrorist Attacks; Restrict Flow of Illegal Trade and Ensure Flow of Commerce and Key Resources; Respond to Humanitarian Emergencies and Regional Conflicts; Summary; Characteristics of Global Postures; CHAPTER FOUR: Strategic Choices: Overseas U.S. Military Presence; APPENDIXES; A. Protecting The Global Commons: Confusing Means With EndsB. Database of Current U.S. Bases Overseas C. Comparison of Global Postures; BibliographyThe role of the United States and its global military presence are under debate in the face of changing strategic and economic realities. The authors present a menu of global postures and compare them in terms of the U.S. Air Force bases, combat forces, active-duty personnel, and base operating costs. Ultimately, the choice will depend on perspectives on the role overseas military presence can play in achieving U.S. global security interests.Military bases, AmericanForeign countriesNational securityUnited StatesPlanningStrategyUnited StatesArmed ForcesForeign countriesUnited StatesDefensesPlanningUnited StatesMilitary policyPlanningMilitary bases, AmericanNational securityPlanning.Strategy.355.033573Davis Lynn E(Lynn Etheridge),1943-247573Project Air Force (U.S.)MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910220079103321U.S. overseas military presence2256764UNINA