US Marine Counter Guerilla Operations

The aims, objectives, and methods of guerrilla warfare differ greatly
from those of conventional warfare. To be successful in countering this
type of war, the planners of counterguerrilla operations must
understand the enemy and the unique environment in which he
operates.
This manual provides commanders and staffs of brigade elements and
below with concepts and doctrine concerning the conduct of counterguerrilla
operations by US forces in insurgency and conventional
conflict environments. It provides a general overview of US counterinsurgency
strategy and the impact that strategy has on counterguerrilla
operations. It provides planning, training, and operational guidance
for commanders and staffs conducting counterguerrilla operations.
The doctrine provides principles to guide the actions of US forces
conducting counterguerrilla operations. In applying these principles,
the commander must be aware that the situation in each counterguerrilla
operation is unique. Techniques and tactics applied successfully in one
situation may not be suitable if applied in the same manner in another
situation. The principles in this manual are guides to be adapted to
each counterguerrilla situation.