For some reason, Gen. Patraeus is not listed as the author explicitly. But perhaps this is because the manual seems have input from many sources. While I haven't read the whole thing through, it seems to build entirely on the idea of population protection. This is simply because if the insurgents cannot hide among the population then they will be easily eradicated. As well, civilians will not be encouraged to join or help insurgents if they feel the US Armed forces are helping them and protecting them from the insurgents.
I suppose it is very interesting that there is so little (bad) news out of Iraq recently. It could very well be that this strategy is working, if only just barely.
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