POLI 364 Chapter 6: On Guerrilla Warfare, Ch. 6
30 Jan 2012
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Chapter 6 political problems of guerrilla warfare. Guerrilla troops must have a precise conception of the political goal of their struggle. Both organization and discipline must be at a high level so their political activities can be carried out. It is through indoctrinated leaders that the forces themselves come to accept ideologies. The ideology must not only be present in one"s identity as a member of the guerrilla group, but present in one"s identity of oneself. In a protracted guerrilla conflict, those who are ideologically weak will not endure. Ideologies must be clearly conveyed to the inhabitants of guerrilla zones. Military action is a method used to attain a political goal. The basis of guerrilla discipline must be in the individual conscience. Although discipline will not be a severe as in orthodox forces, it is necessary nevertheless, and will be self-imposed, as only when it is, will the soldier understand why he fights and why he must obey.
