Publication
By:
MG Brian S. Eifler
Troy J. Bouffard
Outlet:
Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Date:
October 03, 2022
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MG Brian S. Eifler
Troy J. Bouffard
Outlet:
Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Date:
October 03, 2022
Link
As defense and security concerns increase over growing access and competitive interests
in the circumpolar North, the United States continues to develop Arctic operational
purpose and capabilities. The Department of Defense’s (DOD) newest combat training
center (CTC) in Alaska represents key infrastructure and exercise grounds for US Army
forces in Alaska to pursue required military readiness certification. The Joint Pacific
Multinational Readiness Center–Alaska (JPMRC–AK) also facilitates a range of opportunities
for combined, joint, and service component forces develop and test Arctic operational
capabilities unlike any other training installation in the world. As the fourth established
CTC capable of handling brigade-on-brigade (plus) forces in the physical and nonphysical
domains, JPMRC–AK will serve as the ultimate Arctic training and testing grounds for
the US Army as well as sister and allied services. The purpose of this article is
to explore these developments and present insights involving the importance of developing
DOD’s Arctic Warriors and the role of the Arctic CTC.