COUNTERINSURGENCY FM 3-24 (2006): A U.S. ARMY AND U.S. MARINES MANUAL

COUNTERINSURGENCY FM 3-24 (2006): A U.S. ARMY AND U.S. MARINES MANUAL This is the new U.S. military counterinsurgency (COIN) manual on how to combat organized movements that seek to overthrow governments through subversion & armed conflict. Coauthored by Army General David Petraeus & Marine Corps General James Amos, this manual - the first of its kind published in 20 years by the Army & 25 years by the Marine Corps - gives the latest information about the tactics, doctrine & goals of dealing with violent insurgencies. The manual describes methods & principles that can be applied to COIN operations anywhere, although it's obvious that events in Iraq & Afghanistan are what have prompted its creation. Many of the examples refer to other insurgencies throughout history (e.g., IRA, Bolsheviks, Vietnam) to illustrate key points. A carefully crafted mix of historical studies & contemporary experience, this manual is sure to become the standard by which COIN doctrine & tactics will be judged for many years.ABOUT THE AUTHORS:Lt. General David H. Petraeus is the four-star Army general in command of all U.S. forces in Iraq.Lt. General James F. Amos assumed command of II Marine Expeditionary Force in July 2004, after having commanded the Third Marine Aircraft Wing & been deployed with it for Operations Iraqi Freedom I & II. ISBN: 1-58160-606-0 publish date: 12/01/2008