counterinsurgency

Platoon/Company sized elements are being tasked with the execution of security handovers that have been in development for over ten years.

Though discredited, the phased framework of shape-clear-hold-build remains applicable over time when adapted to local circumstances by harmonized independent stakeholders.

Comparing Past and Current Challenges to Afghan Local Defense.

The key to successful advisor preparation lies in understanding the operational environment.

Intelligence shortcomings lie in how we share and utilize the information and data we have at our disposal.

Many German officers learnt their practice during this war and tactics that were first employed in the fighting against the Hehe became typical for other colonial wars fought by German forces.

"To robbery, slaughter, plunder, they give the lying name of empire; they make a solitude and call it peace." -Calgacus, Chieftan of the Caledonian Confederacy

In war of any character, the basic principles are the same, but two sides may fight it differently or interpret the principles differently based on capacity and capability.

Is a major FSA operation underway?

It is time to rethink the role of conventional U.S. military medical assets in COIN operations.