text: Chapter 1
  fail. Forward-stationed U.S. Army forces, by themselves, generally do not enjoy favorable correlation-of-
  force ratios against adversaries. Allies and partner nations form the initial foundation of the ability to conduct
  operations during armed conflict. This combined force capability enhances deterrence for both the partner
  nation and the United States. (Refer to FM 3-0 for more on deterrence in multinational operations.)