The Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual

The Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual provides strategic guidance for military operations aimed at defeating insurgent groups within a country. It emphasizes a comprehensive approach that combines military action with political, economic, and social efforts to win local support and legitimacy. The manual advocates understanding the local culture, building relationships with communities, and leveraging intelligence to target insurgents effectively. Its goal is to stabilize the civic environment, reduce violence, and enable political solutions, recognizing that successful counterinsurgency requires patience, adaptability, and collaboration across multiple government agencies.