counterguerrilla
Fights irregular combatants
Counterguerrilla describes military operations, tactics, or forces designed to combat guerrilla warfare.
The term applies to strategies for fighting irregular fighters who use ambush, sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks: counterguerrilla training, counterguerrilla units.
Also spelled counter-guerrilla.
Combating armed rebellion tactics
- pacificationRestoring calm after conflict
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
sweep · cordon · area-denial · pursuit · encirclement · suppression · eradication · annihilation
Unofficial armed organization
- rangersPark patrol or commandos
- commandosElite assault troops
- militiaNon-professional armed force
- constabularyOrganized law enforcement body
irregulars · auxiliaries · scouts · trackers · counterinsurgent
Systematic observation of subjects
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- counterintelligenceDefense against enemy espionage
- informantsPeople providing secret intelligence
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
tracking · infiltration · monitoring · debriefing · tip-offs · intercepts
Surprise strike from concealment
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- raidSudden armed incursion
- sniperConcealed precision shooter
- outpostRemote military station
checkpoint · roadblock · encirclement · pursuit · hunter-killer
Biased information for influence
- rewardsBenefits given for merit
- leafletsBrief printed information sheets
- loudspeakerSound amplification device
- resettlementReestablishing in new place
Remote military station
- strongpointArea of greatest competence
- garrisonStationed military force
- watchtowerElevated structure for surveillance
- checkpointInspection station on route
counterinsurgency
Combating armed rebellion tactics
- pacificationRestoring calm after conflict
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
neutralization · sweep · cordon · area-denial · pursuit · encirclement · suppression · eradication · annihilation · containment
paramilitary
Unofficial armed organization
constabulary · irregulars · auxiliaries · scouts · trackers · counterinsurgent
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- counterintelligenceDefense against enemy espionage
- informantsPeople providing secret intelligence
interrogation · tracking · infiltration · monitoring · debriefing · tip-offs · intercepts
ambush
Surprise strike from concealment
outpost · checkpoint · roadblock · encirclement · pursuit · hunter-killer
propaganda
Biased information for influence
- rewardsBenefits given for merit
- leafletsBrief printed information sheets
- loudspeakerSound amplification device
outpost
Remote military station
- strongpointArea of greatest competence
- garrisonStationed military force
- watchtowerElevated structure for surveillance
checkpoint · perimeter · bunker · barrier · wire
counterguerrillaguerrilla
Irregular armed fighter
guerrilla fighter · insurgent · guerrillero · rebel · partisan
counterguerrillaguerrilla warfare
Irregular combat using ambushes
insurgency · asymmetric warfare · irregular warfare · unconventional warfare · resistance
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