Thailand Scenario Force Capabilities Vignettes Package 2008

Probably the best example of recent Thai and U.S. Force vignettes is illustrated in the 30 th annual Cobra Gold war games in early 2011. Specifically, based upon these historical experiences, this author suggests that the United States support the Thais by means of capability deployments to include communications, intelligence and language support. Also, material support such as ground force fires and reinforcements will also be required. Based upon past experiences, the capabilities are primarily sea as well as air mobile and airborne forces. Certainly, it is the best rational example of what a force multi-mission capable force projection from CONUS will likely look like, whether it is deployed to protect against Khmer, Tatmadaw, or Burmese insurgents operating across the Thai borders.

The U.S. Forces would be limited by their thin deployment due to the War on Terror. The deployment will be handled...
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