Commander Naval Amphibious Forces Pacific (COMPHIBPAC)

Commander Naval Amphibious Forces Pacific (COMPHIBPAC) was established during World War II to oversee and coordinate the planning, training, and execution of large-scale amphibious operations in the Pacific Theater. COMPHIBPAC played a pivotal role in organizing and directing amphibious assaults on key Pacific islands, such as Tarawa, Saipan, and Okinawa, contributing significantly to the Allied victory against Japan. The command integrated naval, Marine Corps, and Army forces, pioneering doctrines and tactics that shaped modern amphibious warfare. After the war, COMPHIBPAC continued to influence U.S. amphibious capabilities until its functions were eventually absorbed by other commands in the evolving structure of the U.S. Navy.