BLUF
More than 6,000 annual aircraft operations are proposed across four airfields in the Northern Mariana Islands. The aim is to strengthen Agile Combat Employment capabilities, improve dispersed-force resilience in the Pacific, and enhance operational readiness.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the purpose and principles of Agile Combat Employment (ACE), including how dispersed air operations enhance operational resilience and reduce vulnerabilities associated with reliance on a single base.
- Assess the strategic significance of the Northern Mariana Islands airfields in supporting distributed military operations, force sustainment, and regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific.
- Evaluate the operational, environmental, and community considerations associated with expanded military aviation activities.
