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{{Organization | {{Organization | ||
|OrganizationName= | |OrganizationName=Indo-Pacific Command | ||
|OrganizationType=Executive Departments (Sub-organization) | |OrganizationType=Executive Departments (Sub-organization) | ||
|Mission=USINDOPACOM is tasked with protecting and promoting U.S. security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. It focuses on deterrence, stability, and promoting security cooperation among regional partners. | |Mission=USINDOPACOM is tasked with protecting and promoting U.S. security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. It focuses on deterrence, stability, and promoting security cooperation among regional partners. | ||
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== Geographic scope == | == Geographic scope == | ||
[[File:GCCMAP.png|thumb|right|400px|USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility in light blue]] | [[File:GCCMAP.png|thumb|right|400px|USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility in light blue]] | ||
USINDOPACOM's [[Area of Responsibility]] (AOR) encompasses the [[Pacific Ocean]] from Antarctica at 92°W, north to 8°N, west to 112°W, northwest to 50°N/142°W, west to 170°E, north to 53°N, northeast to 62°30'N/175°W, north to 64°45'N/175°W, south along the Russian territorial waters to the | USINDOPACOM's [[Area of Responsibility]] (AOR) encompasses the [[Pacific Ocean]] from Antarctica at 92°W, north to 8°N, west to 112°W, northwest to 50°N/142°W, west to 170°E, north to 53°N, northeast to 62°30'N/175°W, north to 64°45'N/175°W, south along the Russian territorial waters to the China, [[Mongolia]], the [[North Korea|Democratic People's Republic of Korea]], the [[South Korea|Republic of Korea]], and [[Japan]]; the countries of [[Southeast Asia]] and the southern Asian landmass to the western border of [[India]]; the [[Indian Ocean]] east and south of the line from the [[India]] coastal border west to 68°E, south along 68°E to Antarctica; [[Australia]]; [[New Zealand]]; [[Antarctica]], and [[Hawaii]]. | ||
In all, it encompasses:{{cn|date=November 2022}} | In all, it encompasses:{{cn|date=November 2022}} | ||
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The first three unified commands were established in the Pacific. The [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] implementing directive of 16 December 1946 established the [[Far East Command (United States)|Far East Command (FECOM)]], Pacific Command (PACOM), and [[Alaskan Command|Alaskan Command (ALCOM)]] effective 1 January 1947. The commands, their areas of responsibility, and their missions were as follows: | The first three unified commands were established in the Pacific. The [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] implementing directive of 16 December 1946 established the [[Far East Command (United States)|Far East Command (FECOM)]], Pacific Command (PACOM), and [[Alaskan Command|Alaskan Command (ALCOM)]] effective 1 January 1947. The commands, their areas of responsibility, and their missions were as follows: | ||
* '''Far East Command''': U.S. forces in [[Japan]], [[Korea]], the [[Ryukyus]], the [[Philippines]], and the [[Mariana Islands|Mariana]] and [[Bonin Islands]]. The Commander-in-Chief, Far East (CINCFE) would carry out occupation duties, maintain the security of the command, plan and prepare for a general emergency in the area, support the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific (CINCPAC), and command U.S. forces in | * '''Far East Command''': U.S. forces in [[Japan]], [[Korea]], the [[Ryukyus]], the [[Philippines]], and the [[Mariana Islands|Mariana]] and [[Bonin Islands]]. The Commander-in-Chief, Far East (CINCFE) would carry out occupation duties, maintain the security of the command, plan and prepare for a general emergency in the area, support the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific (CINCPAC), and command U.S. forces in China in an emergency. | ||
* '''Pacific Command''': U.S. forces allocated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff within the Pacific Area. CINCPAC would defend the United States against attack through the Pacific, conduct operations in the Pacific, maintain the security of U.S. island positions and of sea and air communications, support U.S. military commitments in China, plan and prepare for a general emergency, and support CINCFE and Commander-in-Chief, Alaskan Command (CINCAL). | * '''Pacific Command''': U.S. forces allocated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff within the Pacific Area. CINCPAC would defend the United States against attack through the Pacific, conduct operations in the Pacific, maintain the security of U.S. island positions and of sea and air communications, support U.S. military commitments in China, plan and prepare for a general emergency, and support CINCFE and Commander-in-Chief, Alaskan Command (CINCAL). | ||
* '''Alaskan Command''': U.S. forces in [[Alaska]], including the [[Aleutian Islands]]. CINCAL would protect Alaska and its sea and air communications, defend the United States from attack through Alaska and the Arctic, plan and prepare for a general emergency, and support CINCFE, CINCPAC, and the Commanding General of the [[Strategic Air Command]] (CG SAC). | * '''Alaskan Command''': U.S. forces in [[Alaska]], including the [[Aleutian Islands]]. CINCAL would protect Alaska and its sea and air communications, defend the United States from attack through Alaska and the Arctic, plan and prepare for a general emergency, and support CINCFE, CINCPAC, and the Commanding General of the [[Strategic Air Command]] (CG SAC). | ||
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[[File:Indo-Pacific Command (51151999108).jpg|thumb|upright|The command was renamed from "Pacific Command" to "Indo-Pacific Command" in 2018.]] | [[File:Indo-Pacific Command (51151999108).jpg|thumb|upright|The command was renamed from "Pacific Command" to "Indo-Pacific Command" in 2018.]] | ||
On 30 May 2018, at the change-of-command ceremony between Admirals [[Harry B. Harris Jr.]] and [[Philip S. Davidson]], Defense Secretary [[Jim Mattis]] announced that Pacific Command has been renamed Indo-Pacific Command "in recognition of the increasing connectivity of the Indian and Pacific Oceans."<ref name="CNN20180530">{{cite news |last1=Ryan |first1=Browne |title=US rebrands Pacific command amid tensions with China |url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/30/politics/us-rebrands-pacific-command/index.html |access-date=30 May 2018 |publisher=CNN |date=30 May 2018}}</ref> U.S. officials stated that the change was instituted to "better reflect the command's areas of responsibility, which includes 36 nations as well as both the Pacific and Indian Oceans."<ref name="CNN20180530" /><ref name=reuters180530>{{cite news | url = https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-defense-india/in-symbolic-nod-to-india-u-s-pacific-command-changes-name-idUSKCN1IV2Q2 | title = In symbolic nod to India, U.S. Pacific Command changes name | first = Idrees | last = Ali | date = 30 May 2018 | publisher = | On 30 May 2018, at the change-of-command ceremony between Admirals [[Harry B. Harris Jr.]] and [[Philip S. Davidson]], Defense Secretary [[Jim Mattis]] announced that Pacific Command has been renamed Indo-Pacific Command "in recognition of the increasing connectivity of the Indian and Pacific Oceans."<ref name="CNN20180530">{{cite news |last1=Ryan |first1=Browne |title=US rebrands Pacific command amid tensions with China |url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/30/politics/us-rebrands-pacific-command/index.html |access-date=30 May 2018 |publisher=CNN |date=30 May 2018}}</ref> U.S. officials stated that the change was instituted to "better reflect the command's areas of responsibility, which includes 36 nations as well as both the Pacific and Indian Oceans."<ref name="CNN20180530" /><ref name=reuters180530>{{cite news | url = https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-defense-india/in-symbolic-nod-to-india-u-s-pacific-command-changes-name-idUSKCN1IV2Q2 | title = In symbolic nod to India, U.S. Pacific Command changes name | first = Idrees | last = Ali | date = 30 May 2018 | publisher = Reuters | work = Reuters.com | access-date = 1 February 2019|quote=The U.S. military on Wednesday renamed its Pacific Command the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in a largely symbolic move underscoring the growing importance of India to the Pentagon, U.S. officials said.}}</ref> | ||
== List of commanders == | == List of commanders == | ||