Counterinsurgency Advisory Assistance Teams

Counterinsurgency Advisory Assistance Teams (CAATs) are specialized units composed of military experts, often from multinational or allied forces, that provide strategic guidance and support to governments and security forces facing insurgencies. Their role is to assist with training, planning, and implementing tactics to stabilize regions, improve governance, and undermine insurgent networks. Operating in conflict zones, CAATs focus on building local capacity, fostering trust, and coordinating efforts between military and civilian agencies to help restore peace and security effectively.