B: Prevent Conflict and Surprise Attacks
The United States must prevent conflict and surprise attacks through actions that deter aggression and coercion while retaining
the capability to act promptly in defending the nation. Preventing conflict and deterring aggression rely in large part on
an integrated overseas presence. Overseas, US forces permanently based in strategically important areas, rotationally deployed
forward in support of regional objectives, and temporarily deployed during contingencies convey a credible message that the
United States remains committed to preventing conflict. These forces also clearly demonstrate that the United States will
react forcefully should an adversary threaten the United States, its interests, allies and partners. The United States must
remain vigilant in identifying conditions that can lead to conflict in anticipating adversary actions and in reacting more
swiftly than in the past. The Joint Force will deploy forward with a purpose – on the ground, in the air, in space and at
sea – and work with other nations to promote security and to deter aggression. Preventing conflict and surprise attacks requires
that the Armed Forces take action to ensure strategic access, establish favorable security conditions and work to increase
the capabilities of partners to protect common security interests.
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