Why Not UW? The Three Half-Truths Killing Unconventional Warfare

​Access the substack HERE. Summary: Maurice “Duc” DuClos argues that planners prematurely reject unconventional warfare by equating it with regime overthrow, assessing resistance partners without sponsor support, and assuming American advisers must operate inside denied areas. He proposes evaluating specific effects, combined capabilities, support arrangements, operational approaches, and strategic consequences before accepting or rejecting UW. Why Not UW? The … Read more The post Why Not UW? Th

Source: Small Wars Journal