UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND

The United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) traces its origins to 1947, when it was established as the United States Far East Command in response to growing post-World War II security needs in Asia. In 1957, it was redesignated United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) and given responsibility for all U.S. military forces in the vast Asia-Pacific region. Over the decades, USINDOPACOM has played a central role in major conflicts and operations, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and ongoing regional security initiatives with allies and partners. In 2018, reflecting the increasing strategic importance of the region, it was renamed United States Indo-Pacific Command, underscoring its expanded focus from the Pacific to the broader Indo-Pacific area.