This section emphasizes those factors which have a special application to successful anti-terrorist operations. The military must never lose sight of the paramount importance of close understanding and cooperation with civilian counterparts. Hearts and minds . Unless the trust, confidence and respect of the people are won by the government and the military forces, the chance of success is greatly reduced. If the, people support the government and the military forces, the enemy becomes isolated and cut off from its supplies, shelter and intelligence.
Good intelligence is the key to successful operations.
Very little of value will be achieved without timely and accurate intelligence, and commanders will often have to plan special operations and take considerable risks to obtain valuable intelligence. Before undertaking military operations against terrorists, the district in which they are operating should be thoroughly studied and a dossier prepared by the police or civilian intelligence unit, working in conjunction with the local civil authorities where necessary. Security of bases . All members of the military forces, whatever their tasks, must be trained to take an effective and active part in the defense and protection of installations. Planned pattern of operations .