Low-Intensity Conflict Doctrine: Who Needs It?

Abstract

The US Army is revising its doctrine for low-intensity conflict...or counter-insurgency...or stability operations. This facet of operational-level doctrine has had many names. Additionally, a new and more encompassing definition for low-intensity conflict is being created. The Army's last experience in this field was not a happy one, and unless a carful review of past errors and lessons is made, future endeavors are not likely to be any more glorious than the recent unpleasantness in Southeast Asia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA521473

Entities

People

  • Rod Paschall

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Doctrine
  • Information Operations
  • Intensity
  • Low Intensity Conflict
  • Southeast Asia
  • Stability Operations
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.