Counterinsurgency Measures

Question 1

Define Insurgency

Answer 1

an organized movement aimed at the overthrow of a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict. (JP 1-02)

Question 2

Define Insurgent

Answer 2

member of an insurgency. So what’s an insurgency? Doctrinally, an organized resistance movement that uses subversion, sabotage, and armed conflict to achieve its aims. Insurgencies are typically a part of (and subordinate to) a larger resistance movement that includes other, non-violent aspects, such as political actions and international coordination

Question 3

Define Guerrilla

Answer 3

The overt military aspect of the insurgency

Question 4

Define Terrorist

Answer 4

One who uses violence or the threat of violence to create fear; the intent is to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.

Question 5

What are some Mobilization Means?

Answer 5

Persuasion
Coercion
Reaction to abuses
Foreign support
Apolitical motivations

Question 6

What are some Elements of Insurgency?

Answer 6

Movement Leaders
Combatants
Political Cadre
Auxiliaries
Mass base

Question 7

What are some Dynamics of an Insurgency?

Answer 7

Leadership
Objectives
Ideology and Narrative
Environment and geography
External Support and Sanctuaries
Phasing and Timing

Strategic Initiative (Insurgents) vs. Advantage in Resources (State)

Question 8

What are Three phases of an Insurgency?

Answer 8

 Phase I: Latent and Incipient
 Phase II: Guerilla Warfare
 Phase III: War of Movement

Question 9

What is The Rule of Law?

Answer 9

 A government that derives its powers from the
governed
 Sustainable security institutions
 Fundamental human rights

Question 10

What are Indicators of legitimacy?

Answer 10

 The ability to provide security for the populace;
 Selection of leaders at a frequency and in a manner considered just and fair by a substantial majority of the populace (Western vs. Non-western views);
 A high level of popular participation in or support for political processes;
 A culturally acceptable level of corruption;
 A culturally acceptable level and rate of political, economic, and social development;
 A high level of regime acceptance by major social institutions.

Question 11

What are Counterinsurgent aims?

Answer 11

Understanding the population within the Area of Operations
 Organization of key groups in society
 Relationships and tensions among groups
 Ideologies and narratives that resonate with groups
 Values of groups, interests, and motivations
 The society’s leadership system

Question 12

IDAD stands for?

Answer 12

Internal Defense and Developement

Question 13

What are the Principles of an IDAD Strategy?

Answer 13

 Unity of effort
 Maximum use of intelligence
 Maximum use of PSYOP & CA
 Minimum use of violence
 Responsive government