The Future Role of the Combined Action Program

Abstract

This study investigates the role of the Combined Action Program (CAP) as a future counterinsurgency tactic against a Maoist-style rural insurgency. This study identifies the tenets of a Maoist style insurgency, and the benefits derived from mass support. It then narrates a history of CAP and identifies its strengths and weaknesses. This study then analyzes CAP's ability to reduce the benefits of mass support received by the insurgent. Finally, this study makes recommendations for the future employment of CAP.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 06, 1991
Accession Number
ADA243540

Entities

People

  • Michael D. Weltsch

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civic Action
  • Combat Forces
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Counterinsurgency
  • Employment
  • Guerrilla Warfare
  • Insurgency
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • National Governments
  • Societies
  • Students
  • Terrorists
  • Violence
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.