The Counterinsurgency Cliff Notes

[Ron Humphrey]

know into context when describing it to others. Thats part of what SWJ gives is a way in which varying experiences and knowledge from others comes together in a picture which kinda makes sense.

Thanks for your efforts.

This kinda reminds me of a discussion I was in where the best I could do to describe what your speaking of was the following.

If the population in your AO do not feel secure than you the counter insurgent aren't secure no matter how much armor you wrap around yourself.

It ain't perfect but I think it reflects some of what Galula, Kilcullen, and others have stated. And you having lived it can represent the validity of it by simply sharing your experience.

[Ken White]

Though I have to say your last three paragraphs above are, IMO, particularly good and very much correct.