Unconventional warfare consists of the interrelated fields of guerrilla warfare, evasion and escape, and subversion against hostile states (resistance). Unconventional warfare operations are conducted in enemy or enemy controlled territory by predominately indigenous personnel usually supported and directed in varying degrees by an external force. This manual provides guidance in special forces and unconventional warfare operations for commanders and staffs at all levels. The basic concepts of unconventional warfare are presented in a manner designed to acquaint the reader with special forces organization, concepts, and methods of operations to fulfill the ArmyÕs responsibility for the conduct of unconventional warfare. Thorough understanding of the ideas established within this manual will prepare the commander and staff officers for subsequent decisions and staff actions which affect special forces planning and operations. Detailed methods and techniques of special forces operations are discussed within. Keywords: Guerrilla Warfare, Special Forces, SOP, Guerrilla, Warfare, Operations, U.S Marine Corps, special forces, Army, techniques,

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