Integrating the Interagency in the Armed Forces of the Philippines Approach to Counterinsurgency
Abstract
The resurgence of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Basil an, the failure of the peace talks with the Mora Islamic Liberation Front, and the resiliency of the Communist Party of the Philippines/New People's Army demonstrates the inadequacy of the military in dealing with insurgencies .The complexity of the 21st century security environment makes counterinsurgency (COIN even harder). The wide array of expertise that other agencies provide are most of the time left untapped because interagency coordination is at most only at the local level. Tactical victories against the armed insurgents are more evident than strategic victories against the insurgency. Only holistic approaches can solve insurgencies. The National Internal Security Plan (NISP) provide the framework for interagency cooperation and collaboration. It is time for the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) to lead in instituting a paradigm shift, which would not only be beneficial to the Corps but also more importantly be in the best interest of the Filipino people. The PMC should act immediately and implement the NISP by integrating the interagency in Philippine COIN.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA603249
Entities
People
- Charlton S. Gaerlan
Organizations
- Marine Corps University