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A Governance Advising Framework for the Security Force Assistance Brigade

SWJED — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 19:30:35 +0000

A Governance Advising Framework for the Security Force Assistance Brigade SWJED Sat, 11/18/2017 - 2:30pm

Responding to the crisis of ineffective governance will require governance advising during all phases of military operations. We describe here the potential role of the SFAB in such a response.

So, You’re Going to be an Advisor?

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:25:00 +0000

So, You’re Going to be an Advisor? Peter J. Munson Wed, 04/24/2013 - 3:25am

Ten easy to follow recommendations to help you become an effective military advisor.

Village Stability Operations: An Historical Perspective from Vietnam to Afghanistan

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Village Stability Operations: An Historical Perspective from Vietnam to Afghanistan Peter J. Munson Thu, 03/28/2013 - 3:30am

The Civilian Irregular Defense Group was one of Special Forces’ greatest success stories and by far the greatest example of how to fight unconventional warfare with an economy of force approach.

VSO versus DSO

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:25:00 +0000

VSO versus DSO Peter J. Munson Tue, 03/19/2013 - 3:25am

Do the terrain and the friendly and enemy situations allow stability operations at the village or district level?

Supporting Rebels: Three Conditions for Success

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Supporting Rebels: Three Conditions for Success Peter J. Munson Thu, 02/28/2013 - 3:30am

Under certain conditions, supporting rebels can achieve strategic objectives without causing instability or humanitarian catastrophe.

Withdraw and Win: “Go” for Victory in Afghanistan

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Withdraw and Win: “Go” for Victory in Afghanistan Peter J. Munson Mon, 02/25/2013 - 3:30am

If the coalition consolidates on major bases along the ring road and attempts a Soviet-style hub and spoke concept, the result will be the same: defeat.

Which Tribe Should We Engage? A Tribal Engagement Assessment Methodology

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Which Tribe Should We Engage? A Tribal Engagement Assessment Methodology Peter J. Munson Fri, 01/25/2013 - 3:30am

Operators must understand local culture and must harness the power of local institutions to fight an irregular enemy. A proposed method to do so.

The COiNventional Wisdom

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:03:24 +0000

The COiNventional Wisdom Peter J. Munson Thu, 08/09/2012 - 6:03pm

Will we “learn” the same lessons we learned after Vietnam again? (…and, by the way, what were those lessons?)

Irregular Warfare, Village Stability Operations and the Venture Capital Green Beret

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:42:42 +0000

Irregular Warfare, Village Stability Operations and the Venture Capital Green Beret Peter J. Munson Mon, 05/14/2012 - 5:42am

Capturing the investor's mindset in special operations.