OFFICER AND COMMANDER 
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OFFICER AND COMMANDER IN ASYMMETRIC WARFARE OPERATIONS
OFFICER AND COMMANDER IN ASYMMETRIC WARFARE OPERATIONS

Author(s): Giuseppe Caforio
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies
Keywords: Asymmetric; Operations; Professional; Local; Armed Forces

Summary/Abstract: Starting from the data of a field research conducted among soldiers with asymmetric warfare experiences from nine different countries, the author seeks to identify and shed light on the various problems that officers with command responsibilities had to face during their missions. A picture emerges of feelings and experiences relating to their first impression upon arriving in the theatre, relations with local armed forces, relations with the local population and local authorities, relations with NGOs, relations with other armies, the impact of the rules of engagement (ROEs), training and education, and operational experiences. The paper ends with a discussion of the lessons learned.

  • Issue Year: 4/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 9-26
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English
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