Trying to get it right for the next time: Preparing Marine Advisors for A Counterinsurgency in Asia

Abstract

Historically, the Marine Corps has formed advisor teams for indigenous forces in support of counterinsurgency operations in an ad hoc manner; this is counterproductive, and historical insights from advisor operations may allow the Marine Corps to more effectively select, train, and equip its advisor teams for counterinsurgency operations in the Asia-Pacific Region. The United States Marine Corps is a force that is very well suited for advisory operations and has proven this through many conflicts. It also has a tendency to lose the hard fought lessons from previous conflicts almost immediately after their conclusions. As the battlefield becomes increasingly complex and the nation again calls upon for the Marine Corps to support the training of indigenous forces in a counterinsurgency fight, it is imperative that the institution take a critical look at itself and prepare its next advisor teams for success by providing them the appropriate personnel, training, and equipment for them to succeed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 02, 2015
Accession Number
AD1176001

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  • Benjamin N. Preston

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  • Marine Corps University

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  • Biomedical
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  • Military History
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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
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