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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command's original name, reversing 2018 decision

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Pentagon is restoring the US Pacific Command's original name, reversing a 2018 decision to rename it the US Indo-Pacific Command.
  • The name change honors the command's historical roots and aims to foster pride among service members.
  • The command's mission and area of responsibility, stretching from India to America's Pacific coastline, remain unchanged.

The Pentagon has announced it will revert the US Indo-Pacific Command to its former name, the US Pacific Command. This decision reverses a 2018 change made to acknowledge the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean and to counter China's influence in the Asia-Pacific.

The Department of War stated that the renaming honors the command's deep historical roots and aims to foster pride and a collective spirit among those serving in the Pacific. The command's fundamental mission and its commitment to a free and open theater alongside regional allies and partners will remain unchanged. Its area of responsibility also remains the same, covering the region from the western part of India to America's Pacific coastline.

The US Pacific Command was established after World War II and operated under that name for over 70 years. The 2018 renaming reflected a shift in US strategic thinking towards the Indo-Pacific region.

The name change honours the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific.

— Department of WarThe Department of War explained the rationale behind the name change.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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