Small Wars Manual: Tactics and Strategies for Engaging in Military OperationsThe 'Small Wars Manual' authored by the United States Marine Corps is a comprehensive guide to conducting military operations in unconventional environments. The book covers topics such as counterinsurgency tactics, intelligence gathering, and population control, making it an essential resource for military personnel involved in small-scale conflicts. Written in a clear and concise style, the manual provides practical advice and strategies for addressing the unique challenges posed by irregular warfare. With its emphasis on adaptability and agility, the book reflects the Marine Corps' long history of success in small wars. The manual is a valuable contribution to the field of military strategy and is still relevant today in an increasingly complex global security landscape. The author, the United States Marine Corps, draws on its extensive experience in small wars to provide readers with valuable insights and lessons learned. The manual serves as a testament to the Marine Corps' dedication to excellence and innovation in the field of military operations. I highly recommend the 'Small Wars Manual' to military personnel, scholars of military history, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern conflict. |
Contents
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT | |
MILITARYCIVIL RELATIONSHIP | |
ORGANIZATION | |
THE STAFF IN SMALL WARS | |
LOGISTICS | |
RECONNAISSANCE AND SECURITY | |
ATTACKING AMBUSHES | |
STRATAGEMS AND RUSES | |
SPECIAL OPERATIONS | |
PROCUREMENT OF ANIMALS | |
MOUNTED DETACHMENTS | |
HASTILY ORGANIZED MOUNTED PATROLS | |
AVIATION | |
COMPOSITION OF THE FORCE | |
TRANSPORTATION | |
TRAINING | |
TRAINING DURING CONCENTRATION | |
TRAINING IN THE THEATER OF OPERATIONS | |
Training Instructions | |
INITIAL OPERATIONS | |
MILITARY TERRITORIAL ORGANIZATION | |
INFANTRY PATROLS | |
FEEDING THE PERSONNEL | |
THE MARCH | |
COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION | |
GENERAL CONDUCT OF AIR OPERATIONS | |
COMBAT SUPPORT | |
AIR TRANSPORT | |
TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BOATS | |
PREPARATIONS FOR RIVER OPERATIONS | |
DISARMAMENT OF POPULATION | |
ARMED NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS | |
ORGANIZATION OF A CONSTABULARY | |
OPERATIONS AND TRAINING | |
CIVIL AND MILITARY RELATIONSHIP | |
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