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INDO-PACIFIC MULTI-DOMAIN TASK FORCES

As of Dec 13, 2022

FACT SHEET
The 1st & 3rd Multi Domain Task Forces are Indo-Pacific aligned, theater level units. MDTFs
operate like traditional maneuver elements while also synchronizing precision fires and
effects in all domains to neutralize adversary A2AD (anti-access & area denial) networks.
MDTFs create windows of opportunity for Joint and Combined Forces by adapting and keeping
pace with the rapid evolution of kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities as they affect the 1st & 3rd MDTF MISSION
character of conflict and competition. MDTFs are not a service attempt to seize doctrinal
MDTFs conduct persistent competition to
terrain. On the contrary, they enable Joint freedom of action.
help set conditions in the Theater of
Operations for the rapid transition to
AREA OF OPERATIONS conflict. On order, MDTFs attack across all
domains to prevent enemy freedom of
action.

MULTI-DOMAIN SOLDIERS
MDTF Soldiers are capable of employing
Space, Cyber, and Electronic Warfare
capabilities (in conjunction with kinetic
options when necessary) to degrade, deny,
disrupt, or destroy adversary A2AD
capabilities. They are proficient in analysis
of adversary critical capabilities and
vulnerabilities across platforms for all
domains. They are prepared to deploy
forward in small teams for extended periods
HISTORY in austere conditions whenever operations
require their support.
Since the early 1990s, our adversaries have competition, MDTFs gain and maintain
engineered vast networks of Anti-Access and contact with the adversary, setting conditions
Area-Denial (A2AD) platforms that create that support the rapid transition through
contested theaters across all 5 domains crises to conflict. Through iterative exercise
(Land, Air, Maritime, Space and Cyber). If left and assessment, the pilot program’s
unchallenged, the A2AD network will delay groundwork enabled the MDTF to deploy and
Joint Force maneuver in all domains, as well operate west of the International Date Line
as threaten mission execution and access to (IDL) even before its official activation. On 16
the global commons. At the same time, long September, while exercising in the Second
range fires rapidly evolved, closing the Island Chain, the 1st MDTF activated.
distance between the United States and near
peer adversaries. Thus, on March 8th 2017, The 1st MDTF’s demonstrated innovation,
the 39th Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) agility, and contribution to multiple
directed an Indo-Pacific-aligned, anti-access successful joint exercises and war-games
area denial (A2AD) focused pilot program to resulted in the Department of Defense
inform the development of a Multi-Domain requesting the establishment of five full
Task Force (MDTF). MDTFs are scalable and MDTFs. As follow on MDTFs are activated, the
tailorable maneuver task forces that combine 1st Multi-Domain Task Force will continue to
capabilities such as Electromagnetic lead from the front and stands ready to win
Warfare, Space, and Cyber effects with first across all domains in competition, crisis
emerging kinetic strike capabilities. During and conflict.
conflict, the Task Force of about 2,100
Soldiers neutralizes adversary A2AD On September 23, 2022, Army activated the
networks to enable Joint freedom of action 3rd MDTF at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, adding a
and set favorable conditions for a transition second MDTF to the nation’s priority theater.
from conflict back to competition. During

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