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• Depose the current government of Country C and assist insurgent forces
in establishing a duly elected, legitimate government.
3. Combined Task Force (CTF) Regional Concept
CTF Mission. Combined forces conduct operations in the region supporting
effective governance, security, and economic development in friendly regimes;
removal of adversarial regimes; and the defeat of terrorist organizations and
elements in order to promote regional stability.
CTF Commander’s Intent/Planning Guidance. Use an IW approach to
design a single, long-term campaign aimed at promoting stability in Countries A
and B, while eroding Country C’s governing body to the point where it can be
replaced by a governing regime acceptable to the United States.
Purpose. In conjunction with the application of other elements of national
power, gain the support of the local populace and ensure the stability of the
Country A government.
Method. We will use a long-term (approximately 8-10 years) indirect approach
characterized by persistent presence, where acceptable, and the use of
indigenous elements where the presence of US forces is deemed detrimental to
success. Our protracted campaign includes the following focus areas:
Appendix E
• Establish and maintain a safe, secure environment to include
collaboration between USG and HN to expand and improve security of
ungoverned regions to and deny safe haven for insurgent and terrorist
groups.
• Deliver humanitarian assistance.
• Reconstruct critical infrastructure and restore essential services.
• Support economic development.
• Establish representative, effective governance and the rule of law.
• Conduct strategic communication.
• Train Country A armed forces in COIN operations.
• Keep base camps and staging areas to a minimum, consistent with
mission requirements, to minimize force protection needs.
• Conduct precise application of combat power.
• Initial Focus. Compile in-depth area expertise, refine understanding of
root causes of tensions and establish effective intelligence collection
networks.
• Mid-Term Focus. Establish effective security and stability.
• Long-Term Focus. Shift emphasis to maintaining conditions enabling
continued long-term stability and prosperity.
In many cases, our operations will be in support of multiple US agencies. At
all times our actions will be coordinated with IA partners to ensure unified
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