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Irregular Warfare Podcast

Stay Behind Operations

Feb 9, 2024
The podcast explores stay behind operations in resistance warfare and their utility in imposing costs on occupying powers. It discusses the factors influencing resistance strategy, building resilience in supply lines, and the relevance of civilian-based resistance. The hosts express gratitude and provide updates on future episodes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Stay behind operations can introduce chaos, friction, and inflict costs on the enemy, buying time and stretching their resources.
  • Combining external support with localized and indigenous resistance is crucial for the effectiveness of stay behind operations.

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The Utility of Stay Behind Forces and Operations

Stay behind forces can prepare the ground for reinforcement and carry out actions that change the enemy's strategic thinking. They aim to introduce chaos, friction, and inflict costs on the enemy. Stay behind forces buy time, stretch the enemy's resources, and aim to degrade capabilities. They provide something for external supporters to plug into and maintain morale for resistance and external support.

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