Forward basing doctrine rests on reassurance, deterrence, and rapid response

Evidence

A Navy strategic guide explained the first “Requirement of a Forward Strategy”: U.S. forces are deployed overseas to be in position to engage promptly a hostile threat to the security of U.S. interests or allies. These forward deployed forces are a commitment which reassures our allies and deters the potential aggressor. Additionally, these forces provide a capability for flexible and timely response to other crises and contingencies [i.e., wars]. — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 92

Categorization

• DEFINE: Gives the stated official rationale for the forward-posture strategy that the book critiques.
• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 92