The Counter Insurgency Manual
Author | : | Leory Thompson |
Year of Publication | : | 2010 |
Publisher | : | KW Publishers Pvt Ltd |
ISBN - 13 | : | 9789380502007 |
Edition | : | First |
Language | : | English |
Binding | : | Paperback |
Subject | : | General |
About the Book :
World-renowned expert in the fields of counter-terrorism,
hostage rescue and VIP protection, Leroy Thompson has now produced the most
up-to-date guide to counter-insurgency. His experience both in the field and in
training showcases the latest methods and technologies available and this fully
illustrated book reveals many of the secrets of his trade.
Counter-insurgency is fast becoming one of the most important aspects of police
and military work around the world, with forces often deployed at short notice
to fight against an ill-defined enemy. With this in mind, Leroy Thompson
describes the techniques best employed in a variety of situations, all
illustrated with pictures and explained with examples of their use. He stresses
that the primary concern in every situation ought to be a ‘Hearts and Minds’
style operation comprising an attempt to achieve objectives without the use of
force – it is only after all such possibilities have failed that the use of
force should be considered, and then only by highly trained special forces
operatives.
The very political nature of counter-insurgency operations means that
operatives are often working under extremely tense and delicate circumstances.
The operations are often extremely violent and short-lived, but Thompson
emphasises that they must be part of a wider significance for anyone with an interest
in world security.
About Author :
Leroy Thompson: Leroy Thompson has trained military and police hostage rescue and VIP protection teams around the world and has published a number of books and articles on the subject, among them the first ever work on world-wide counter-terrorist units.