Posted on Jun 18, 2014
What books and resources do you recommend specifically for CA Officers/NCOs to read and keep on top of?
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There are many resources available, but with little experience in CA and not yet officially a CA Officer, I wanted to ask the experts here for their insights.
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Read and digest the COIN Manual as it will help you understand the full spectrum of operations for US Counterinsurgency. When you have that digested I would recommend reading Mao Tse Tung's (sp) book about the steps necessary to conduct a successful revolution as the model has been consistent through the years. I also recommend a book on how the British fought insurgencies. I am sorry but can't remember the titles of the books.
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Waging Peace and We Meant Well. Neither is a well written piece of literature but quick reads of first hand accounts. They cover both ends of the spectrum regarding CA during OIF, from the invasion to drawdown.
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Hey SSG, I was looking up these books. Who wrote Waging Peace? There are several books by that name that cover aspects of OIF
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Hey SSG, I was looking up these books. Who wrote Waging Peace? There are several books by that name that cover aspects of OIF
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I am curious CPT (Join to see) ... have you developed a list of books and, if so, would you mind sharing your recommendations? Thanks!
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GySgt Ekblad, I have not. I'm currently working on getting a list of my own together with the help of others.
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