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Author Gompert, David C.

Title Heads we win : the cognitive side of counterinsurgency (COIN) / David C. Gompert ; prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense
Published Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute, 2007

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 W'PONDS  355.0218 Gom/Hww  AVAILABLE
Description xvii, 62 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Series Rand counterinsurgency study ; paper 1
Occasional paper ; OP-168-OSD
Occasional paper (Rand Corporation) ; OP-168-OSD
Rand counterinsurgency study ; paper 1
Contents Ch. 1. Introduction : purpose, scope, and definitions -- Ch. 2. The mind as central front -- Ch. 3. Reordering COIN priorities -- Ch. 4. Thoughts of the jihad -- Ch. 5. Closing the gap -- Ch. 6. Cognitive requirements in global COIN -- Ch. 7. Cognitive capabilities for COIN -- Ch. 8. Conclusions : investment and reform -- App. Investments and measures to enhance cognitive COIN capabilities
Analysis Terrorism, revolutions, coups
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-62)
Subject Counterinsurgency -- Psychological aspects.
Jihad.
Terrorism -- Prevention.
SUBJECT United States -- Military policy http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140379 -- 21st century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002012478
Author United States. Department of Defense.
LC no. 2007003864
ISBN 9780833040213 paperback alkaline paper
0833040219 paperback alkaline paper
Other Titles Cognitive side of counterinsurgency (COIN)