Republic of China Armed Forces M60 tanks fire during an exercise.
U.S. Navy (Alexander Kubitza)
The SS Capella (T-AKR-293) and Algol (T-AKR-287), fast sealift ships of the Ready Reserve Force, wait moored in Alameda, California. Of the many issues the U.S. Navy would face in a conflict in the western Pacific, shortfalls in logistics—sealift in particular—could be the most significant.
Winnefeld sidebar ASPP J24 Hero
To prevail in this scenario,  senior commanders will need to delegate to the maximum extent possible, rely on  mission command, and  update their commander’s intent often.