COIN/CT

Question 1

What is the difference between CT and COIN?

Answer 1

CT:
-military strategy
-enemy-centric
-does not address root causes
-may be part of larger COIN strategy
COIN:
-whole government approach
-population-centric
-seeks to address social/political causes

Question 2

What is the difference between terrorism and insurgency?

Answer 2

Terrorism:
-tactic/method used to achieve endstate
-use of fear/violence to dominate populace
-no hesitation to target civilians
Insurgency:
-may use terrorism to specific political objective
-must communicate belief and ideology to gain popular support
-may hesitate to target civilians

Question 3

What are the 5 COIN imperatives?

Answer 3

1. manage information and expectations
2. use of measured force
3. learn and adapt
4. empower the lowest levels
5. support the HN