DODD3000.7_AFPD10-42 — Irregular Warfare

DODD3000.7_AFPD10-42 governs Department of Defense policy, responsibilities, and capabilities for irregular warfare.

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  • Publication number: DODD3000.7_AFPD10-42
  • Title: IRREGULAR WARFARE
  • Date: 2018-10-18

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It addresses irregular warfare activities including counterterrorism, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, counterinsurgency, and stability operations. It requires concepts and capabilities relevant to irregular warfare to be incorporated across DoD activities and describes Air Force security force assistance through air advising.

Applies to: This Supplement applies to all Air Force active duty, Air Force Civilian, and Air Reserve Component units and personnel.

Topics covered

  • Irregular warfare
  • Security force assistance
  • Air advising
  • Counterinsurgency
  • Foreign internal defense
  • Irregular challenges or threats

Questions and answers

What must DoD be able to do when directed regarding irregular threats?

Identify and prevent, contain, or defeat irregular challenges or threats from state and non-state actors across operational areas and environments. (paragraph 3)

How does the USAF conduct security force assistance?

The USAF conducts Security Force Assistance primarily working with and through partner nation personnel via air advising to enable them to apply air power in support of their own security and governance needs as well as Combatant Command requirements. (paragraph 3)

What is required to increase DoD effectiveness with foreign security partners?

DoD policy and programs will increase DoD effectiveness in operating with and through foreign security partners. (paragraph 3)

What capabilities must support DoD activities in support of irregular warfare?

Manpower authorizations, personnel policies, foreign language and cultural capabilities, and organizational structures will provide sufficient capacity and expertise in both the DoD civilian workforce and Military Services to conduct activities in support of IW. (paragraph 3)

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