For those with access, a draft copy of the Canadian Small Wars Manual, dated 23 Oct 07, has been posted on the BCKS COIN forum: B-GL-323-004/FP-003 Counter-Insurgency Operations
Scope

This publication provides a wide range of material in support of commanders and staff at all levels of command. It reflects the concepts of Canadian doctrinal philosophies and principles. This publication addresses the following:

a. introduction to understanding insurgencies;

b. a description of insurgencies and their objectives;

c. the overarching philosophy and principles by which a COIN campaign and its operations should be conducted;

d. considerations for force employment at the strategic, operational and tactical levels;

e. considerations for intelligence staff in support of a COIN campaign;

f. considerations for information operations, specifically focused on influence activities;

g. considerations for sustainment in a COIN campaign; and

h. considerations for pre-deployment and in-theatre training in support of a COIN campaign.