The new headquarters—Multi-Domain Command–Pacific and Multi-Domain Command–Japan—will oversee the Army’s specialized Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) units, which integrate operations across land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace. An Army execution order issued in May outlined plans for four such commands in total, with the other two based in Europe and the continental United States.
The Army is reshaping force structure to meet emerging demands, assigning two-star generals to lead the new commands. This shift comes as the service continues to operationalize its MDTF units, initially tested in the Indo-Pacific and now a key part of its Multi-Domain Operations doctrine.
The Army’s five MDTFs—two in the Pacific, one in Europe, one at Fort Bragg, and one deployable—are expected to be fully established by 2028. Equipped with cutting-edge capabilities like the Precision Strike Missile and Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, these units have drawn China’s attention during recent exercises in the Philippines.
Clark said the new commands will “up-gun” command and staff authority to better support complex, theater-level missions and enable integration with joint and allied forces. Funding for the commands is reflected in the Army’s fiscal 2026 budget request.
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-- By James A. Wright
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