Counter Insurgency

Question 1

Framework for fighting insurgency - what are the main requirements for effectively fighting insurgency? COE-IA-UO

Answer 1

1. Clear cut political aim
2. Overall plan
3. Establishment of favorable political atmosphere
4. Intelligence & psychological operations
5. Adherence of government forces to existing law
6. Unified command/unified effort
7. Orientation & special COIN training for SF

Question 2

Composition of district security committee.

Answer 2

1. Chairman -Chief District Officer (CDO)
2. Member -Local Army Commander
3. Member -Local Police Commander
4. Member -Local Armed Police Commander
5. Member -Officer of National Investigation Department (NID)
6. Member Secretary -Deputy CDO

Question 3

What are the ingredients which will be evident in an insurgency situation in lesser or greater degree?

Answer 3

1. Mass support
2. Leadership
3. Protracted nature
4. Mass movement often directed towards the over through of the government