Security Cooperation Programs in Luzon: Are We Coordinated?
Abstract
Civic action projects and activities are an integral part of any counterinsurgency campaign, but must be coordinated and synchronized amongst all involved parties, military and government alike. Independent projects and activities that do not support the overall counterinsurgency plan waste resources, manpower, and are counterproductive to the long term defeat of the insurgent threat in Luzon. All civic action projects conducted by U.S forces in the Republic of the Philippines must support the long term country goals and objectives as established by the U.S. Country Team. The selection and evaluation process currently being utilized to plan and conduct civil military operations during bilateral exercises between Philippine and United States forces is uncoordinated. It does not accurately evaluate the impact civic action projects have on the insurgent threat in Luzon. Though the program currently in place is having mixed effectiveness, it can be improved. A coordinated selection and evaluation process must be developed and implemented to assure that Philippine and United States programs support one another in order to effectively defeat the insurgency in Luzon.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 24, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA600755
Entities
People
- Horace J. Bly
Organizations
- Marine Corps University