The document discusses US naval ship presence and partnerships in the Pacific region. It states that from 2015 to 2020, the average US ship presence in the Pacific will increase from 58 to 67 ships, while forward stationed forces will remain around 43 to 45 ships. It also outlines the US strategy of strengthening alliances with countries like Japan, South Korea, Philippines, and Australia; enhancing partnerships with Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, and New Zealand; developing a strategic partnership with India; and seeking a constructive relationship with China.

1. ~2 ships
~51 ships
(42 non rotational)
~34 ships
(20 non rotational)
~15 ships
(3 non rotational)
~2 ships
Total : 289 Ships
Deployed: 104 Ships
50,000 personnel
Ships deployed (Avg Last 90 Days)
1 May 14
~185 ships

2. Bases
Places
Crossroads
Treaty Ally
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Where it Matters, When it Matters
2015 2020
Average Ship Presence in the Pacific Region 58 67
Including Forward Stationed Forces (non-rotational) 43 45
Asia Pacific Rebalance
Forces – Capabilities – Understanding
Stronger alliances with Japan,
South Korea, Philippines,
Thailand, Australia

3. USN-JMSDF Ops

4. USN-JMSDF Ops

5. Bases
Places
Crossroads
Treaty Ally
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imagery ©2013 TerraMetrics, NASA, Map data ©2013 GBRMPA, Google, MapIT
Where it Matters, When it Matters
2015 2020
Average Ship Presence in the Pacific Region 58 67
Including Forward Stationed Forces (non-rotational) 43 45
Asia Pacific Rebalance
Enhanced partnerships with Singapore, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, New Zealand
Forces – Capabilities – Understanding
Stronger alliances with Japan,
South Korea, Philippines,
Thailand, Australia

6. Bases
Places
Crossroads
Treaty Ally
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imagery ©2013 TerraMetrics, NASA, Map data ©2013 GBRMPA, Google, MapIT
Where it Matters, When it Matters
2015 2020
Average Ship Presence in the Pacific Region 58 67
Including Forward Stationed Forces (non-rotational) 43 45
Asia Pacific Rebalance
Enhanced partnerships with Singapore, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, New Zealand
Strategic partnership
with India
Forces – Capabilities – Understanding
Stronger alliances with Japan,
South Korea, Philippines,
Thailand, Australia

7. Bases
Places
Crossroads
Treaty Ally
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imagery ©2013 TerraMetrics, NASA, Map data ©2013 GBRMPA, Google, MapIT
Where it Matters, When it Matters
2015 2020
Average Ship Presence in the Pacific Region 58 67
Including Forward Stationed Forces (non-rotational) 43 45
Asia Pacific Rebalance
Constructive
relationship
with China
Enhanced partnerships with Singapore, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, New Zealand
Strategic partnership
with India
Forces – Capabilities – Understanding
Stronger alliances with Japan,
South Korea, Philippines,
Thailand, Australia

8. Mobile Landing Platform (USNS Montford Point & USNS John Glenn)
Strategic Maritime Crossroad

9. Afloat Forward Staging Base (USNS Lewis B. Puller)

10. Joint High Speed Vessel (USNS Spearhead)

11. Distribution Statement C: See front cover. 5/20/2014Slide 11Distribution Statement C: See front cover.
Missions:
o Anti-air warfare
o Anti-surface warfare
o Extended-range land attack
o Ballistic missile defense
o Cruise missile defense
Gun-fired solution for missions
currently accomplished by missiles:
o GPS-guided rounds; up to 110 mi range
o Dramatically shifts cost in our favor:
• $25k per round
• USN missile >~$1M
• Adversary missile ~$1-7M
Demo: 2016 on JHSV
Electromagnetic Railgun