Transcript 1.Pakistan
Developments needed in Curricula
to prepare Military Officers and
Defence Officials for their Roles in
dealing with Future Defence and
Security Challenges
Sequence
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Moot Points
Curriculum
Conclusion
Introduction
If no nuclear holocaust takes place, then
conventional war appears to be in the final
stages of abolishing itself; if one does take
place, then it will already have abolished
itself. This dilemma does not mean that
perpetual peace is on its way, much less
that organized violence is coming to an end.
As war between states exits through one
side of history’s revolving door, lowintensity conflict among different
organizations will enter through the other
Introduction
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Terrorism
976 major acts of international terrorism
committed from year 2003 to 2005 with an
annual average of 325
Ian Bellany
Pakistan’s Role in Countering
Terrorism
In 2006, in Pakistan 657 terrorist attacks,
including 41 of sectarian nature were
perpetrated, leaving 907 people dead and
1,543 others injured
‘Pak Institute for Peace Studies’
Pakistan is signatory to 11 United Nations
Counter Terrorism conventions
Pakistan’s Role in Countering Terrorism
Pakistan has signed extradition treaties with
thirty countries
Enhancing cooperating with ASEAN Regional
Forum
Cooperating with coalition partners in
Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Role in Countering Terrorism
Captured more terrorists, especially over 600
linked with Al-Qaida
Committed some 80,000 troops along its
Western Borders
Pakistan has so far lost 900 personnel in
counter terrorist operations in areas close to
Pakistan – Afghanistan Border
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Proliferation of Weapons of Mass
Destruction (WMD)
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Extremism
At the national and international levels,
unjust economic, social and political systems
which really spawn violations of economic,
social, cultural, civil and political rights,
contribute to the birth and nurturing of
extremism which ultimately leads to
terrorism
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Extremism
To
break the synergy between politico-
religious extremism, major powers should
avoid the double standards, discriminatory
approach, intolerance, unwillingness to
compromise
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Role of Non State Actors
pursue
their own agenda, protect their own
interests and have loyalties only to
themselves, hence further complicate the
global security environment
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Asymmetric Warfare / Threats
Radical groups and relatively weaker non-state
actors are using unexpected means to deal
stunning blows to more powerful opponents
The modern means and modes such as
information and cyber warfare make them ever
more evasive and lethal
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW)
Combat Military Operations may include, counter
terrorism / counter insurgency operations, UN
operations (Chapter 7), counter drug / weapons and
anti piracy operations, participation in coalition
operations, enforcement of maritime regimes and
exclusion zone
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW)
Non combat military operations may include, disaster
relief operations, UN operations (Chapter 6), nation
building /reconstruction / support operations, security /
law and order, evacuation, search and rescue,
ordnance disposal, salvage, arson / accidental fire and
humanitarian assistance and epidemic control
Future Security Challenges / Issues
Role of Media
Media through focus on violence can
negatively contribute to conflict escalation and
distort the public's perceptions of the situation
Where it can accrue, if managed adroitly,
numerous advantages, it can be an effective
propaganda tool in the hands of terrorists
which they will use for both tactical and
strategic gains
Moot Points
What is the concept or our understanding of
Global War on Terror?
Lack of agreement on a definition of terrorism
Divergence in political aims
No single country is capable of fighting global
terrorism single handedly
Mutual trust and understanding of each others
capacities/capabilities and limitations
Curriculum
Formulation of National Asymmetric War / Low
Intensity Conflict (LIC) Strategy
Military Doctrine on LIC
Determination of clear threat
Doctrine may incorporate the following:
Concept of low intensity conflict
The threat perception/assessment
Role of various law enforcing agencies
Role of Military and its various arms and services
Training
Logistics
Legal aspects
Curriculum
Psychological aspects
Understanding and objective evaluation of
environment
Intelligence
Media management
Curriculum
Leadership doctrines to develop junior leaders
for operations under highly decentralized
environment
Impact of technology on future operations
Joint planning and interoperability
Complete understanding of the nature of conflict
Art of negotiation
Curriculum
Legal matters
Interrogation/handling of information
Disaster Management; Planning / Organization
and conduct of relief and rehabilitation
operations
Impact of information and cyber warfare
Seminars, exercises and dialogues at ARF level
to intermittently exchange views and share
experiences
Training Curriculum for Junior Military
Leaders
A thorough understanding of the background of the
conflict
Hostage rescue techniques and drills
Cordon and search
Counter mobility
Checking of various documents
Small combat team training capable of independent,
rapid and decisive engagement and adapting quickly
to prevalent condition
Training Curriculum for Junior Military
Leaders
Psychological operations and public relations
Art of negotiations and persuasion
Interrogation
Manipulation of military measures including civic
actions
Handling of information
Media handling
Training of Individual Solider
Build superb physical stamina and endurance
Expertise in handling a variety of weapons
Sniping/sharp shooting to pick up targets in
population centers
Handling of global positioning system, night vision
devices
To be able to act independently, in absence of
comprehensive orders or breakdown in
communication
Training of Individual Solider
Initiative, mental mobility and quick reflexes
Adaptability to local conditions and ability to blend
with the populace
Knowledge about modus operandi, strategy and
weaknesses of the terrorists/insurgents
Technique of fighting in Built Up Areas
Techniques of movement both mounted and
dismounted, including efficient driving
Training of Individual Solider
Handling of explosive
Emplaning, deplaning and repelling
Know-how about martial arts
Survival under conditions of stress and strain
A very high degree of motivation, esprit de corps and
devotion to the cause
Ability to operate with minimum logistics
Expertise in night navigation and specialized
operations
Awareness of human rights, sensitivities and social
ethics of the area of operation
Conclusion