This monograph examines alternative approaches to U.S. COIN operations in the eastern Pashtun tribal areas in Afghanistan that are sensitive to and inclusive of the key elements of the Pashtun code of Pashtunwali. The author reviews Pashtuns and...
Wright, Donald P., 1964-; Afghan Study Team, [et al.]
Forward from David H. Petraeus: Since 2001, the US Army in Afghanistan has been conducting complex operations in a difficult, often dangerous environment. Living in isolated outposts and working under austere conditions, US Soldiers have carried...
Wright, Donald P., ed.; Afghan Study Team, [et al.]
Forward from David H. Petraeus: Since 2001, the US Army in Afghanistan has been conducting complex operations in a difficult, often dangerous environment. Living in isolated outposts and working under austere conditions, US Soldiers have carried...
Tactical leader lessons learned in Afghanistan: operation enduring freedom VIII. Colonel William B. Ostlund, U.S. Army; During its 15 months in Afghanistan, the 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, spent 90 percent of its time training...
This thesis seeks to illustrate both the benefits and limitations associated with using road building in COIN campaigns in South Asia, as well as highlight factors that should be considered from planning through long-term use. When employed in a...
MAJ Jeff Lakner served as the Brigade human intelligence officer (S2X) with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan during 2005 - 2006 and as a battalion intelligence officer (S2) in Qalat, Zabul Province for the last three...
This volume presents the story of Afghanistan's fight against the Soviet Army beginning in 1979 and how the Mujahideen prevailed against a larger and decisively better equipped foe. It provides an understanding of guerrilla field craft and tactics,...
During the spring of 2004, SFC Mike Herbes and Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 931 work with Afghan Security Forces in Kunar Province Afghanistan. His story tells of how the unit was selected, trained, and operated to counter Taliban...
Conducting an effective counterinsurgency operation in the country of Afghanistan is paramount to the success of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA). Until recently, military operations have been led and conducted mainly...
In this interview, MAJ James Kemter, US Army, Engineer, discusses his deployment to Iraq as an Area Engineer for four provinces in 2006 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). MAJ Kemter discusses leading 55 construction projects and the...
Cultural awareness is a force multiplier; failure to recognize this can have adverse impacts on operations. Since the first coalition troop deployments to Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, the U.S. Army has received much criticism over the lack...
The top seven myths of U.S. Defense Policy toward the Americas. Frank O. Mora, Ph.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere, and Nicholas F. Zimmerman, Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for...
FM 3-0 Operations: the Army's blueprint. General William S. Wallace, U.S. Army; TRADOC's commander introduces the newest version of FM 3-0, Operations, the Army's guide to operating in the 21st century.
This book contains a compilation of lessons learned on conflicts involving Russian tactics, civil war, guerrilla forces, and rough terrain during the Soviet Afghan War. It contains lessons to help small unit leaders understand security, deception,...
In this interview, MAJ Edward Gavin, US Army, Chemical; discusses his deployment to Afghanistan as the company commander in 2009 through 2010 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). MAJ Gavin discusses a typical day in theater and...
A longtime member of Special Forces, Master Sergeant Michael D. Coker deployed with 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), US Army National Guard, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001-2002. Based initially in Uzbekistan,...
During Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) VII and VIII, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry operated as the brigade rapid mounted reaction force throughout Regional Command East (RC-E) and South in Afghanistan. This paper tells of how our unit moved in-between...
This paper describes some of the lessons learned during my deployment to Parwan province in east central Afghanistan. I give a brief overview of my platoon’s task organization, mission, and area of responsibility during this deployment. I also...
Forward by Dr. William G. Robertson: The Combat Studies Institute (CSI) is pleased to present its latest publication in the Occasional Paper Series, "We Have Not Learned How to Wage War There" The Soviet Approach in Afghanistan,1979-1989, by Mr....
Forward by Dr. William G. Robertson: The Combat Studies Institute (CSI) is pleased to present its latest publication in the Occasional Paper Series, "We Have Not Learned How to Wage War There" The Soviet Approach in Afghanistan,1979-1989, by Mr....