BEHAVIORAL, POLITICAL, AND OPERATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS ON COUNTERINSURGENCY SUPPORTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Abstract

This report analyzes the research program of the Department of Defense (DOD) pertaining to the behavioral, political, and operational aspects of counterinsurgency. This program includes research in the areas of anthropology, economics, sociology, operations research, psychology, and political science, i.e., the non-materiel program on counterinsurgency. It excludes research and development related to materiel and hardware. The purpose of this study is to determine the adequacy of the current research efforts so that, if required, new research can be proposed to improve our ability to understand, anticipate, and influence insurgent activities around the world in ways favorable to our national interests. Data contained in this report were also provided to the Subcommittee on Behavioral Sciences of the Defense Science Board for use in its report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0467894

Entities

People

  • Alfred Blumstein
  • Jesse Orlansky

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Human Behavior
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Research
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Operations Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Psychology
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.