Hizballah: An Iranian Proxy?
At the Domestic L.E. level, I would be worried about their Force Projection via Hezbollah cells throughout the world. People forget they attacked a Jewish Center in Argentina back in 1994 and don't forget the cell that was rolled up in North Carolina thanks in part to the vigilance of an off duty officer working in a convienance store in the mid 90s. http://www.rd.com/content/a-hezbolla...-charlotte-nc/
Hizbullah Tactical Competence
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tequila
How about Hizbullah in 2006
Excellent example, Tequila--Hizbullah's tactical performance was often outstanding, as was their ability to operate in very small manoeuver units (which also exhibited innovation and leadership by NCOs). There was very little "spray and pray," and a great deal of coordinated ambushing involving multiple weapons systems, interlocking fields of fire, etc (for example, simultaneous ATGM, RPG, and deep-dug IED attacks, followed by LMG and mortar cover fire while AT units relocated or went to ground).
Moreover, Hizbullah regular force combatants typically show levels of OPSEC well beyond what your average NATO infantry are ever asked to manage--far from "prideful" boasting, their own immediate families are often unaware of their status, training, etc.
By contrast, Amal--a militia made up of the same "cultural" group, Lebanese Shi'ites—displayed very poor tactics and discipline in the war in 2006.
This isn't to say that culture doesn't matter--it clearly does. It is to suggest that whatever the original cultural "cloth," however, the right combinations of training, doctrine, and ideological motivation can clear still produce effective military forces.