Force Structure Changes in the U.S. Pacific Command - Roles and Responsibilities of Headquarters and Support Functions

摘要

The overall audit objective was to evaluate the changes to the force structure for the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Specifically, the Inspector General (IG), Department of Defense (DoD) evaluated the force structure requirements, criteria, and costs, as well as the role of host-nation support and impact on the readiness of U.S. forces in USPACOM. This is one in a series of reports concerning the changes to the force structure for USPACOM. This report addresses headquarters and support organizations' roles and responsibilities. Results showed that USPACOM and the Services had not reduced or eliminated redundancies and unnecessary roles and functions that were the result of force reductions, installation closures, and restructured command and control functions that may have eliminated the need for some headquarters and support functions. USPACOM and its subunified commands continue to undergo significant changes in force structure. For example, U.S. Forces Korea, specifically Eighth U.S. Army, reduced its forces by 24 percent of the stationed troops and closed 19 installations. Additionally, the Air Force's transformation diminished the responsibilities of the Air Force in the 5th Air Force in Japan. Eliminating unnecessary functions will benefit USPACOM and the Services by providing more effective command and control, use of human resources, and support to the warfighter.