Guerrilla Warfare and Special Forces Operations: Field Manual 31-21 - Softcover

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This is a quality reproduction print of the US Army’s 1961 guide to guerrilla warfare for Special Operations Forces. Guerrilla warfare is characterized by offensive action. Guerrillas rely upon mobility, elusiveness and surprise. In addition to these traits, there are other characteristics that are covered: civilian support, outside sponsorship, political aspects, legal aspects, tactics, and development aspects.

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 Army’s 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.

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