U.S. Army Guerrilla Warfare Handbook by Department Of The Army

Author:Department Of The Army
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781602393745
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2009-01-27T05:00:00+00:00

99. Types of Operational Missions

Operational missions for guerrilla forces are categorized as—

a. Missions in Support of the Theater Commander. These missions have their greatest impact on theater level plans. Special forces detachments direct guerrilla forces located in enemy or enemy occupied territory. Operational command of these unconventional warfare forces is retained by the theater commander and exercised through the SFOB. For a further discussion see paragraph 100.

b. Missions to Assist Conventional Forces Engaged in Combat Operations. These missions are conducted to assist service component tactical commands engaged in combat operations, usually the field army and subordinate elements. Special forces detachments direct guerrilla forces located in enemy occupied territory and operational control of these forces is exercised by the tactical commander through a special forces liaison detachment. Logistical and administrative support of unconventional warfare forces remains with the theater commander. For a further discussion see paragraphs 132 through 139.

c. Missions Conducted After Link-Up With Friendly Forces. Missions may be assigned guerrilla forces after link-up with friendly forces has been accomplished. Operational control may be exercised by tactical commanders or passed to other theater army commands such as Theater Army Logistical Command (TALOG) or Theater Army Civil Affairs Command (TACAComd). Special forces detachments may or may not direct the guerrilla force in the execution of these missions. For a further discussion see paragraphs 140 through 147.

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