World-renowned expert in the fields of counter-terrorism, hostage rescue and VIP protection, Leroy Thompson has produced a comprehensive guide to counter-insurgency. His experience both in the field and in training showcase the latest methods and technologies available and this fully illustrated book reveals many of the secrets of his trade.

• Cover
• Half Title
• By The Same Author
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Counter-Insurgency Warfare
    • Primary Causes of an Insurgency
    • Guerrillas Through History
    • Essential Aspects of Counter-insurgency operations
  • Chapter 2: Theories of Insurgency and Guerrilla War
    • The Basis for an Insurgency
    • The Influence of Mao Tse-tung
    • Latin Revolutionaries
  • Chapter 3: Geographical Considerations
    • Borders
    • Terrain
    • Sea Coast
    • Population Density
    • Transportation Network
  • Chapter 4: Intelligence and Psychological Operations
    • Intelligence Gathering
    • Factors Hindering Intelligence Gathering
    • Sources of Intelligence
    • Essential Information
    • Effective Use of Intelligence
    • Drawing Conclusions
    • Identifying and Detaining Guerrillas
    • Direct Action
    • Wide-ranging Sources of Intelligence
    • Psychological Operations
    • The Truth and Black Ops
    • Disseminating the Message
    • Denying Guerrillas Information
    • Matching Intelligence to Needs
  • Chapter 5: Winning Hearts and Minds
    • Appealing to the Population
    • Government Reform
    • Civic Action Programmes
  • Chapter 6: Population and Resource Controls
    • A Successful Control Programme
    • Resettlement Programmes
    • Alternatives to Resettlement
    • Dealing with Insurgents
  • Chapter 7: Indigenous Counter-insurgency Forces
    • Selecting Advisors
    • Counter-insurgency Military Operations
    • Offensive Operations
    • Defensive Measures
    • Cordon and Search Operations
    • Irregular Forces
    • Securing Coastlines and Airports
    • Deep-penetration Missions
    • Involvement of Major Powers
    • The Will of the People
  • Chapter 8: Small-unit Operations
    • Fast-moving Units
    • Preparing for a Patrol
    • Basic Patrol Procedures
    • Fire Support
    • Night Operations
    • Employment of Snipers
  • Chapter 9: Ambushes and Booby-traps
    • Anatomy of an Ambush
    • Types of Ambush
    • Factors Governing Success
    • Countering Guerrilla Ambushes
    • The Value of Booby-traps
    • Improvised Booby-traps
    • Explosive Booby-traps
    • The Use of Fire for Booby-traps
    • Tailoring Booby-traps to Circumstances
    • Detecting Booby-traps
  • Chapter 10: Trackers and Pseudo-guerrillas
    • Essential Knowledge for Trackers
    • Following a Trail
    • The Tracking Team
    • Other Types of Tracking Unit
    • Counter-tracking Techniques
    • Trackers' Equipment
    • Training Trackers
    • Pseudo-guerrilla Operations
  • Chapter 11: Conclusions
    • Winning Over the Population
    • Tailoring the Counter-insurgency Effort
    • The Will to Win
• Recommended Reading
• Index