The Army is massively revving up force presence, wargaming and joint training operations in the Pacific theater in what could be seen as a clear, observable effort to counter, deter and limit China’s well known expansionist aims in the region. When it comes to deterrence in the Pacific, much of the discussion is understandably focused on forward Naval power projection bringing sea-launched 5th-generation air assets, amphibious assault ships and the ability to quickly challenge or thwart any surprise Chinese moves on Taiwan.