Members of the U.S. Army War College Joint Warfighting Program visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu to witness the joint warfighting concept in action, April 7, 2025.
Members of the U.S. Army War College’s Joint Warfighting Program have recently concluded a successful visit to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) in Hawaii. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen relationships, gain a deeper understanding of regional security challenges, and enhance the college’s curriculum.
The Joint Warfighting Program is a 10-month course designed to prepare senior military officers and civilians for joint and multinational operations. The program focuses on developing the skills necessary to plan and execute complex joint, interagency, and multinational operations.
During the visit, the War College members received briefings on the regional security environment, INDOPACOM’s mission, and ongoing operations. They also had the opportunity to engage in discussions with INDOPACOM’s leadership, including Admiral John C. Aquilino, the commander of INDOPACOM.
Admiral Aquilino highlighted the importance of the visit, stating, “The U.S. Army War College plays a critical role in developing our future leaders. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity for the college’s members to gain a deeper understanding of the Indo-Pacific region’s complex security challenges and how INDOPACOM is addressing them.”
The War College members also visited various INDOPACOM components, including the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Army Pacific, and U.S. Marine Forces Pacific. These visits allowed the members to observe firsthand the capabilities and challenges of each component and how they contribute to INDOPACOM’s mission.
Colonel John Dorrian, the director of the Joint Warfighting Program, emphasized the value of the visit, stating, “The insights and experiences gained during this visit will greatly enhance our curriculum and better prepare our students for the complexities of joint and multinational operations in the Indo-Pacific region.”
The visit to INDOPACOM is just one of many the U.S. Army War College conducts to ensure its curriculum remains relevant and its students are prepared for the challenges they will face in their future assignments. The college’s commitment to providing a world-class education to its students is unwavering, and visits like this one are a critical component of that commitment.
In conclusion, the visit of the U.S. Army War College Joint Warfighting Program members to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command was a resounding success. The insights and experiences gained during the visit will undoubtedly enhance the college’s curriculum and better prepare its students for the complexities of joint and multinational operations in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. Army War College remains committed to developing future leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
