In future stabilization operations, U.S. forces should deploy with equipment they intend to leave overseas, according to a draft version of the Defense Department's forthcoming policy instruction for stability operations, which is circulating among military planners. "As much as feasible, and within the scope of all applicable U.S. statutes and laws governing the transfer of resources to foreign partners, [service leaders should] plan to use materiel for stability operations that may be left behind for use by indigenous personnel," states...
