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U.S. Command Name Reverted from Indo-Pacific to Pacific; Agency Attribution Disputed

hindustantimeshindustantimes.comindianexpresstimesofindiayna · 3 blocs · 22d ago

The U.S. command previously known as Indo-Pacific Command has been renamed Pacific Command, though conflicting reports identify the announcing agency as either the Department of War or the Department of Defense. The change has sparked concern in some quarters, while officials state no operational shift occurred.

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has been officially renamed the U.S. Pacific Command, according to multiple reports. The Department of War is cited by some outlets as the entity that made the announcement, while others, including Yonhap News Agency and the Times of India, attribute the change to the U.S. Defense Department. The United States has not had a Department of War since 1947, when it was renamed the Department of Defense. The U.S. Pacific Command was established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, and functioned under the USPACOM name for more than seven decades, according to Hindustan Times. It is described by that outlet as the oldest and largest of America's unified combatant commands. The Department of War, according to Hindustan Times, stated that the restoration of the earlier title is intended to recognize the command's long-standing legacy in the region and to boost morale among personnel. The command's operational responsibilities will remain the same, according to Hindustan Times and the Times of India. The Pentagon's renaming of the command has caused concern about India's strategic standing, according to the Times of India. Analysts interpret the move as reducing U.S. support for the Quad alliance. The change coincides with a less warm Trump-Modi meeting. Trump stated the U.S. supports India.

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