What has been the foundation of American military strategy?

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The ability to guarantee mutual destructionMaintaining an extensive troop presenceReliance on alliances with other nationsCommitment to global peace efforts

Explanation

The cornerstone of U.S. military policy is the concept of assured destruction capability, which serves as a deterrent by ensuring any attack would result in devastating retaliation. This strategy outweighs reliance on sheer troop numbers, alliances, or peaceful intentions.