India, June 17 -- The United States Department of War has announced that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will revert to its previous name, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), ending a designation that had been in use since 2018.

The move restores the command's original title, under which it operated for more than seven decades, while officials insist that the change does not affect its mission, structure or geographical responsibilities.

The announcement has also drawn attention in India after the command's official website displayed a map showing Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of Pakistan in its Area of Responsibility section.

Historic Pacific Command name restored

Announcing the decision, the Department of War said ...