Counter Insurgency Manual Paperback / softback
by Leroy Thompson
Paperback / softback
Description
World-renowned expert in the fields of counter-terrorism, hostage rescue and VIP protection, Leroy Thompson has produced a comprehensive guide to counter-insurgency.
His experiences both in the field and in training showcase the latest methods and technologies available and this fully illustrated book reveals many of the secrets of his trade.
Counter-insurgency is fast becoming one of the most important aspects of police and military work around the world, with forces often deployed at short notice to fight against an ill-defined enemy.
With this in mind, Leroy Thompson describes the techniques best employed in a variety of situations, all illustrated with pictures and explained with examples of their use.
He stresses that the primary concern in every situation ought to be a 'Hearts and Minds' style operation comprising an attempt to achieve objectives without the use of force - it is only after all such possibilities have failed that the use of force should be considered, and then only by highly trained special forces operatives. The very political nature of counter-insurgency operations means that operatives are often working under extremely tense and delicate circumstances.The operations are often violent and short-lived, but Thompson emphasises that they must be part of a wider political, social or economic goal for success to be achieved. This well-informed and accessible account will have significance for anyone with an interest in world security and special operations.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages, photographs and diagrams throughout
- Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Publication Date:18/11/2015
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- ISBN:9781848328266
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages, photographs and diagrams throughout
- Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Publication Date:18/11/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781848328266
