Bush War: The Use of Surrogates in Southern Africa (1975-1989) by Major Joseph E. Escandon U.S. Army

Author:Major Joseph E. Escandon U.S. Army [Army, Major Joseph E. Escandon U.S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: History, Military, Iraq War (2003-2011), Persian Gulf War (1991), United States, Aviation
ISBN: 9781782899730
Google: DilvCwAAQBAJ
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Published: 2015-11-06T02:58:50+00:00

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The history of the bush wars provide an opportunity to examine many unique applications of the use of surrogates, Smith’s surrogate warfare concept, and what these ideas may be able to contribute to current and future U.S. military campaigns. The purpose of this section is to provide an assessment of the use of surrogates by both South Africa and Rhodesia, as well as to provide a summary of applicable lessons learned. This assessment will use the criteria established in the introduction of this monograph. First, each nation’s strategic aims and operational goals will be identified. Secondly, the raison d’être for each unit will be assessed in accordance with the unique capabilities each unit (32 Battalion or Selous Scouts) contributed to the accomplishment of goals, and whether those capabilities filled a gap. Finally, an assessment will be made concerning how each unit could have been better utilized. This will lead to harvesting lessons learned and recommendations for the U.S. military’s employment of surrogates.

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