INDOPACOM
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Indo-Pacific Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
INDOPACOM stands for United States Indo-Pacific Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Largest of the geographic combatant commands, responsible for US military activity across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from the US West Coast to India's western border, headquartered at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii.
Example: INDOPACOM said the carrier would join exercises with Japanese and Australian forces.
Usage notes
Established on January 1, 1947, as Pacific Command, it is the oldest unified combatant command. It was renamed Indo-Pacific Command on May 30, 2018, to reflect the growing importance of India. Its area covers roughly half of the earth's surface.
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