Lessons Learned in Combat
Lessons Learned in Combat
In Combat
Introduction
Based on their manual, the NPA is
closely studying the operations, strategy
and tactics of the government counter-
insurgency forces. Aside from familiarizing
themselves with “enemy” operations,
strategy and tactics, the
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NPA is developing and instituting
counter-doctrines and measures to block
and minimize the damage of such
operations against its forces.
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This is a continuing effort and a sustained
application of a dialectical process of
combining theory and practice by NPA units,
wherein they integrate insights gained from
their own experiences and those delivered
from study of their enemy.
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In consonance with their practice of
criticism and self-criticism, and dialectical
integration of theory and practice, NPA units
regularly review and critique of their past,
military actions to draw valuable lessons.
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Government counter insurgency forces
manage to recover a classified NPA
document entitled “A collection of Some
Military Actions of NPA in Mindanao”
prepared by the Mindanao Commission
(CPP/NPA).
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This collection contains detailed study
of operations conducted by NPA units
against government forces from the NPA’s
own perspective
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In effect, this is direct from the “horse
mouth” so to speak.