Small War Tactics Professional Handbook

Introduction
	How to Use This Book
How to Win Small Wars
	Sequential and Simultaneous Efforts
	Structuring of Efforts and Operations
		Force Protection and Population Security
		Operations and Intelligence
		Civil Reconstruction
		Direct Action Targeting
		Psychological Operations
		Training Local Forces
	The “Key Terrain” in Small Wars
Force Protection
	Deception and Pattern Variation
		Using a Route Book for Pattern Variation
		Pattern Deceptions
		Overt/Covert Combinations
		Controlling and Predicting Enemy Actions
		Sensitive Information and Deception Techniques
	Counter-IED Techniques
		Problems with the “Push Through” Technique
		Complex Ambushes
		Enemy Tactics for Emplacing Secondary IEDs
		“5-25 Meter” Search Procedures
		Alternate Communication Systems
		Immobile Vehicle Drill
		Pushing or Pulling a Mobile Vehicle
		Special Cases and Situations
	Base and Installation Defense Fundamentals
		Threat Assessment
		Enemy Courses of Action and Contingency Planning
		Cyclical Interplay Between Operations and Intelligence
		Intelligence Planning and Indicators
		Planning for the Reserve
		Indicators and Alert Levels
		Wargaming and Backwards Planning
	Counter IRAM (Rocket) Defense
		Using Checkpoints and Barriers
		Techniques for Preparing the Defense
		Actions During Heightened IRAM Threat
		Setting Up a Warning System for IRAMs
		Using UAVs for Counter IRAM
Population Security
	Fundamentals of Population Control and Security
		Establishing a Census
		Dismounted Patrols
		Search Operations
		Stationary Security and Observation Posts
		Key Leader Engagements
		Winning the Population
		Population Security and Intelligence Collection
		Local Rivalries and False Intelligence
	Traffic Control Point (TCP) Operations
		Choosing the Best Location for a TCP
		Establishing a Deliberate TCP on a Low-Traffic Road
		Low-Traffic TCP Procedures
		Establishing a Deliberate TCP on a High-Traffic Road
		High-Traffic TCP Procedures
		Snap TCPs
	IED and Sniper Investigations
		Investigation Process
		Access/Exit Points and ISR Planning
		Enemy Technique of Emplacing IEDs in Stages
		Questioning Locals on Site
		The Importance of Ground Recon
Operations and Intelligence
	Lines of Operations (Lines of Effort)
		Embedding the Lines of Operations in Tactical Missions
		Developing and Prioritizing Lines of Operations
	Platoon Level Operations
		1-Receive the Mission Brief from the Company Commander
		2-Receive Specific Information Requirements (SIR) from the Company Intel Cell
		3-Issue Warning Order
		4-Develop Plan
		5-Issue the Patrol Brief or Operations Order
		6-Conduct Rehearsals
		7-Execute Mission
		8-Conduct Initial De-Brief
		9-Debrief with the Company Commander and Company Intel Cell
		10-Complete Post Mission Report
		11-Conduct Final Platoon Internal After Action Review (AAR) and Review Lessons Learned
	Company Intelligence Cell Operations
		Who to Assign to the Company Intel Cell
		Intelligence Requirements
		PIR, Indicators and SIR
		Incoming Intelligence Requirements
		Outgoing Intelligence Requirements
		Developing a “Common Operating Picture” of the Battlefield
		Fusion Between Operations and Intelligence
	Company Level Planning and Operations
		Uncertainty and Course of Action Development
		Constantly Updating the Battlefield “Picture”
		Effective Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
		Developing an ISR Plan
		Benefits of Narrow Focus
		Allocating Resources and Assets
		Requesting Resources and Assets
		Enduring Mission Sets and Troops to Task
Civil Reconstruction
	Civil Projects and Expectations Management
		The Wrong Way to Manage Expectations
		The Right Way to Manage Expectations
		Expectation Pitfalls and Learning to Say No
	Civil Assessment and Analysis
		Models for Assessment
	Role of the Commander in Civil Reconstruction
		Working With Limited Resources
		Cooperating with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
	Local Solutions to Local Problems
Direct Action Targeting
	The F3EAD Targeting Methodology
	Find, Fix and Finish
		Raid
		Ambush
		Tactical Call Out
	Exploitation
		Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE)
		Searching Occupants
		Tactical Questioning (TQ)
	Analysis and Dissemination
		Detainee Operations
		Multiple Targets on One Mission
Psychological Operations
	Constructing Psychological Operations Campaigns
		Crafting PSYOPs Messages in Support of Lines of Operation
		Different Messages for Different Target Audiences
		Targeting Messages with Delivery Mechanisms
	The Importance of Language, Regional Expertise and Culture
	Measuring Effectiveness of PSYOPs Campaigns
Training Local Security Forces
	Cross Cultural Competence - The Importance of Intangibles
		Show Interest in the Local People
		Mimic Local Behaviors
		Avoid Patronizing Behavior
	An Approach that Advances Intangible Objectives
		Partnership at All Levels
		Planning Operations and TOC Operations
		Learn From the Locals Too
		Training Local Forces
		Avoid Segregation