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Had Tunnell been just as tough but described his methods as COIN—instead of counterguerrilla operations—he would have run into less trouble with his superiors.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2012

He told his soldiers that their approach to security operations would be drawn from an Army manual that outlined counterguerrilla operations, which had long been superseded by Petraeus’ playbook.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2012

To find out what more needs to be done to strengthen Diem's troops, already being advised and trained in counterguerrilla tactics by some 4,000 U.S. military personnel.

From Time Magazine Archive

The prudent bankers naturally felt that they had to put some limits on the extent of their help, and in setting those limits they may have developed a kind of counterguerrilla guide for "raided" businessmen.

From Time Magazine Archive

Some 35 years ago. when I entered the Marine Corps, we were engaged in counterguerrilla operations in Nicaragua.

From Time Magazine Archive