Accession Number : ADA454228

Title :   Multi-Service Concept for Irregular Warfare. Version 2.0

Corporate Author : MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND QUANTICO VA

Personal Author(s) : Mattis, J. N. ; Olson, Eric T.

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Report Date : 02 AUG 2006

Pagination or Media Count : 27

Abstract : The Multi-Service Concept for Irregular Warfare broadly describes how future US military forces will conduct irregular warfare in support of unified action on a regional or global scale against both state and non-state adversaries. It is meant as a guide for enhancing and improving US military irregular warfare capabilities and capacities. It also is meant as a guide toward closer integration of US military and US civilian agencies in meeting the varied challenges of irregular warfare. Finally, it will provide the basis for experimentation intended to influence subsequent concepts and capabilities development. This concept seeks to fulfill its purpose by accomplishing three objectives: (1) Describe the nature of irregular warfare, its emergence as the "warfare of choice" by our adversaries, and the strategic and operational opportunities and challenges of irregular warfare, (2) describe the importance of a comprehensive US Government approach to irregular warfare, and (3) describe the unique considerations required of commanders in planning, conducting, and responding to irregular warfare.

Descriptors :   *UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE, MILITARY OPERATIONS, SECURITY, COOPERATION, MILITARY PLANNING

Subject Categories : UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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