"PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS IN GUERRILLA WARFARE" - читать интересную книгу автора (Tayac N)

trenches and placing three rocks in place; in case the stove is
built on a pedestal, it will be filled with clay and rocks.

■ Build a windbreaking wall, which will be covered on the sides and
on the top with branches and leaves of the same vegetation of the
zones. This will serve for camouflaging and protecting it from
aerial visibility or from enemy patrols around.

■ Construct a latrine and a hole where waste and garbage will be
buried, which should be covered over at the time of abandoning
the camp.

■ Once the camp has been set up, it is recommended that a watchman
be positioned in the places of access at a prudent distance,
where the shout of alarm can be heard. In the same moment the
password will be established, which should be changed every 24
hours. The commander should establish ahead of time an alternate
meeting point, in case of having to abandon the camp in a hurried
manner, and they will be able to meet in the other already
established point, and they should warn the patrol that if at a
particular time they cannot meet at the established point, the
should have a third meeting point.

These procedures contribute to the motivation of the guerrilla and
improve the spirit of cooperation in the unit. The danger, sense of
insecurity, anxiety and daily concern in the life of a guerrilla require
tangible evidence of belonging in an order for him to keep up his spirit
and morale.

In addition to the good physical conditions in which the guerrilla
should find himself, good psychological conditions are necessary, for which
group discussions and becoming a self=critic are recommended, which will
greatly benefit the spirit and morale of the same.

Having broken camp with the effort and cooperation of everyone
strengthens the spirit of the group. The guerrilla will be inclined then
towards the unity of thought in democratic objectives.

5. Interaction with the People

In order to ensure popular support, essential for the good development
of guerrilla warfare, the leaders should induce a positive interaction
between the civilians and the guerrillas, through the principle of "live,
eat , and work with the people," and maintain control of their activities.
In group discussions, the leaders and political cadres should give emphasis
to positively identifying themselves with the people.

It is not recommendable to speak of military tactical plans in
discussions with civilians. The Communist foe should be pointed out as the
number one enemy of the people, and as a secondary threat against our