US examining army's role in Pacific island strategy

摘要

After nearly two decades of counter-insurgency operations in landlocked countries, US Army leaders are examining ways to support their naval counterparts in a conflict against China, and where they could base weapons along the Pacific island chains to give Washington a marked advantage. In recent weeks, army and US Indo-Pacific Command (USIN-DOPACOM) leaders have been discussing what role the service would have in a conflict in the region and which capabilities it needs to shore up, several general officers told Jane's.