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Afghanistan: U.S. Tactical Change To Lead to Better Intelligence?
Feb 20, 2004 | 16:47 GMT
Summary
The commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan has hinted at new tactics the United States plans to employ in an effort to streamline operations. The crux of the change will be the deployment of platoon-sized elements into Afghan villages. This shift has the potential to significantly benefit U.S. forces and the indigenous population — but it brings new dangers for U.S. troops with it.
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