Movement and Maneuver: Culture and the Competition for Influence Among the U.S. Military Services

This report analyzes the cultural characteristics and competitive strategies and tactics exhibited by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Based on this analysis, the authors assess how each of the services and USSOCOM might adapt and respond if facing major policy shifts in the future, focusing specifically on contingencies in the Asia-Pacific.