Resurrecting Phoenix: Lessons in COIN Operations

Abstract

This paper examines the concept of resurrecting a modified version of the Phoenix Program for possible use in counterinsurgency (COIN) efforts in Iraq. Phoenix was a successful COIN program which lasted in South Vietnam from 1967-1973. Examination of the Phoenix Program is done in this paper, and particular emphasis is given to interagency cooperation on the operational level. This paper also examines modern-day examples of both successful and unsuccessful COIN operations in Africa and Asia and the lessons learned from these efforts. Specific operational level recommendations are given, as well as consideration to the limitations such a program would have in the current political and social climate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 2006
Accession Number
ADA463728

Entities

People

  • Steven J. Weidman

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Counterinsurgency
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Insurgency
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Security
  • South Vietnam
  • Terrorists
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • Vietnam
  • Vietnam War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies