Quote Originally Posted by Michael C View Post
The belief that insurgencies or irregular forces require the support of the population is the foundation of the FM 3-24, Maoist doctrine and most counter-insurgency theory. Even if not the support of the whole population, at least some level of support from the population is required to hide the logistical and leadership support of irregular forces.
The question is whether that support needs to be voluntary.

Furthermore, the requirements for any violent endeavour depend strongly on the extent of opposition.