1. PURPOSE This publication, PMFM 8-2, Counterinsurgency Operations, presents the doctrine, tactics, and techniques used by Marine Corps landing forces in counterinsurgency operations, including counterguerrilla operations. 2. SCOPE This manual is written in two parts. Part I provides essential ground information concerning the origin and general objectives of counterinsurgency operations as well as the tactics and techniques employed by insurgent forces. Part II sets forth Marine Corps doctrine, tactics, and techniques for counterinsurgency operations, with emphasis on the planning and conduct of internal defense assistance operations by Marine Corps forces. 3. SUPERSESSION FMFM 8-2 dated 6 July 1973. 4. CHANGES Recommendations for improving this manual are invited from commands as well as directly from individuals.
DesignationMCWP 3-33.5
EditionJan 2004
StatusSuperseded
Pages155
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionRecent Archive