What does EABO stand for and what is its core concept for distributed power projection?

• A. Expeditionary Air Base Operations; basing near contested shores to project power
• B. Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations; establishing dispersed, temporary bases near contested shores to enable operations and sustainment
• C. Expeditionary Assault Base Operations; establishing fortifications inland
• D. Expeditionary Base Operations; establishing permanent bases to sustain forces

Answer: (B)

EABO stands for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. The idea is to project power by establishing dispersed, temporary forward bases near contested shores, rather than relying on a single large, permanent base. These austere bases enable aircraft operations, access to sea-based fires, and sustainment with lightweight, agile logistics, all while staying mobile and scalable as the situation changes. By spreading bases along the littoral, forces gain reach and resilience against anti-access/area denial, reducing the risk of a single critical vulnerability. In short, the concept centers on forward, temporary basing close to adversaries to enable ongoing operations and sustainment from multiple, expendable footholds.