@article{ART003219803},
author={Kyungyung Chung},
title={Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration},
journal={military history},
issn={1598-317X},
year={2025},
number={135},
pages={253-293}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kyungyung Chung
TI - Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration
JO - military history
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 135
PB - Military History Institute, MND
SP - 253
EP - 293
SN - 1598-317X
AB - The study aims to address the significance of the wartime operational control (OPCON) transition, examine the historical review of OPCON variables, and explore strategies for the OPCON transition.
The Trump administration’s Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance dictates, “The U.S. military will prioritize deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defense and reinforcing ally’s deterrence role against threats from North Korea.” Trump's return is expected to accelerate the OPCON transition.
The ROK must establish a ROK-led combined defense system through self-reliant defense, a war guidance system, a proactive military posture, and symmetric alliance. Policy recommendations are as follows: establishment of the Committee for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control under the ROK president, evaluation of Full Mission Capabilities during the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercise, and resumption of political and military talks between the two Koreas. The transition of wartime operational control will stand tall as the ROK, which excels in being an economic powerhouse, a dynamic liberal democracy, and a hub of K-culture, protects peace on the Korean peninsula and the liberal international order.
KW - the transfer of command authority;UNC;combined delegated authority;the transition of wartime operational control;Post-OPCON CFC;Trump Administration’s Interim National Defense Strategy Guidance;a ROK-led Combined Defense System
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Kyungyung Chung. (2025). Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration. military history, 135, 253-293.
Kyungyung Chung. 2025, "Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration", military history, no.135, pp.253-293.
Kyungyung Chung "Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration" military history 135 pp.253-293 (2025) : 253.
Kyungyung Chung. Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration. 2025; 135 : 253-293.
Kyungyung Chung. "Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration" military history no.135(2025) : 253-293.
Kyungyung Chung. Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration. military history, 135, 253-293.
Kyungyung Chung. Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration. military history. 2025; 135 253-293.
Kyungyung Chung. Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration. 2025; 135 : 253-293.
Kyungyung Chung. "Historical Review of Operational Control Variables and Strategy for the Transition of Wartime Operational Control in the 2nd Trump Administration" military history no.135(2025) : 253-293.
