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Asymmetric warfare (or asymmetric engagement) is a type of war between belligerents whose relative military power, strategy or tactics differ significantly. This type of warfare often, but not necessarily, involves insurgents , terrorist groups , or resistance militias operating within territory mostly controlled by the superior force.
The U.S. Army Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) provided operational advisory assistance in support of Army and joint force commanders to enhance the combat effectiveness of the operating force and enable the defeat of asymmetric threats. [9] AWG was the Army’s focal point for identifying asymmetric threats, enemy vulnerabilities and friendly ...
Joint unconventional warfare is the inter-agency, or international implementation of an unconventional warfare strategy, comprising elements of asymmetric warfare, irregular warfare, urban warfare and various forms of psychological operations deployed by non-traditional means.
Mine warfare consists of: minelaying, the deployment of explosive naval mines at sea to sink enemy ships or to prevent their access to particular areas; minesweeping, the removal or detonation of naval mines; and degaussing, the process of decreasing or eliminating a remnant magnetic field in a ship's hull to prevent its detection by magnetic mines.
The Center for Asymmetric Warfare (CAW) was established in 1999. CAW is a U.S. Navy entity dedicated to supporting U.S. military forces, as well as local, state, and federal organizations, in countering and controlling the effects of asymmetric warfare, and in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Their focus is on training & education ...
Mine warfare refers to the use of different types of explosive devices: Land mine, a weight-triggered explosive device intended to maim or kill people or to disable or destroy vehicles; Minelaying, deployment of explosive mines at sea Naval mine, a self-contained explosive device placed in water to destroy ships or submarines
Description: Distinctive Unit Insignia of the Asymmetric Warfare Group.. Description. A circular gold metal and enamel device 1 inch (2.54 cm) in diameter consisting of a black circle surmounted in the center by a Native American symbol for coyote track, four rectangles in a cross-shaped position.
Mine warfare vessel classes (95 C, 154 P) E. Mine warfare vessels by period (7 C, 2 P) L. Lists of mine warfare vessels (9 P) M. Minehunters (2 C, 4 P) Minelayers (5 ...