The U.S. military restores its former name "Pacific Command"
According to Southeast Asian media reports, the U.S. Department of War announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially revert to its original name — the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). This move aims to highlight a deep historical legacy and strengthen the sense of honor and team spirit among service members. The command was originally established by President Harry S. Truman on January 1, 1947, and operated under the name U.S. Pacific Command for over 70 years.
Commentators note that the name change to "U.S. Indo-Pacific Command" occurred during President Trump's first term, and after eight years, it is now set to fade into history. This signifies that the U.S. military has abandoned the narrative framework of the "Indo-Pacific Strategy" introduced since 2018. The renaming at that time was intended to respond to the strategic shift westward, reinforcing the increasingly close strategic ties between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
The U.S. military is reverting the "Indo-Pacific Command" back to its original name — the "Pacific Command." Although the name has changed, the geographic jurisdiction of the U.S. Pacific Command — stretching from the U.S. West Coast to the western border of India — remains unchanged. The rebranding has sparked extensive interpretations regarding the future direction of U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific region and potential shifts in strategies toward China. Most opinions suggest that America’s geopolitical retrenchment and adjustments reflect a more pragmatic approach aligned with the "America First" policy.
Source: rfi
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