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MOOTW contribute to attainment of national security objectives by ensuring deterrence, forward presence, and crisis response[1]. 

Deterrence stems from the belief of a potential aggressor that a credible threat of retaliation exists. Thus, a potential aggressor is reluctant to act for fear of failure, cost, or consequences. Threats directed against the United States, allies, or other friendly nations – ranging from terrorism to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) – require the maintenance of a full array of response capabilities. Peace enforcement, strikes and raids are all examples of MOOTW that support deterrence by demonstrating national resolve to use force when necessary.

Forward presence activities enhance regional stability, and provide a crisis response capability while promoting US influence. Forward presence activities include forces stationed overseas and afloat, periodic and rotational deployments, access and storage agreements, port visits, and foreign community support, to name a few.

Crisis response is when US forces are able to respond rapidly either unilaterally or as a part of a multinational effort. This response may include, for example, employment of overwhelming force in peace enforcement, a single precision strike, or emergency support to civil authorities.