Accession Number:

ADA243540

Title:

The Future Role of the Combined Action Program

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis Aug 1990-Jun 1991

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Weltsch, Michael D.

Report Date:

1991-05-06

Pagination or Media Count:

177.0

Abstract:

This study investigates the role of the Combined Action Program CAP as a future counterinsurgency tactic against a Maoist-style rural insurgency. This study identifies the tenets of a Maoist style insurgency, and the benefits derived from mass support. It then narrates a history of CAP and identifies its strengths and weaknesses. This study then analyzes CAPs ability to reduce the benefits of mass support received by the insurgent. Finally, this study makes recommendations for the future employment of CAP.

Descriptors:

• *INSURGENCY
• SKILLS
• MASS
• BENEFITS

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Humanities and History
• Unconventional Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE