Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan. Lessons Learned by a Brigade Combat Team

Abstract

This article discusses some important lessons for brigade combat teams (BCTs) in the Afghanistan fight and those preparing to go. It is based on my observations and actions during leader reconnaissance, training, and the execution of COIN in the Nangarhar, Nuristan, Konar, and Laghman (N2KL) provinces from December 2007 to July 2009 by Task Force Duke, the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, which I had the privilege of commanding.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA535377

Entities

People

  • John M. Spiszer

Organizations

  • United States Army Combined Arms Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Army
  • Battlefields
  • Continuity
  • Counterinsurgency
  • Doctrine
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Infantry
  • Lessons Learned
  • National Security
  • Nongovernmental Organizations
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • Security
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • History

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.