FOREWORD
Over the past three decades, the problems resulting from drug abuse and trafficking have spread throughout the world. No nation remains untouched. In the United States, we have all suffered from the immense harm resulting from the sale and use of illicit drugs. To social and economic costs resulting from drug-related crime and punishment, addict treatment and rehabilitation, and drug-induced absenteeism, accidents, and lost productivity are borne by us all. We are also experiencing increased public health problems, disrupted families, and decreased public safety as drug abuse continues. On the international scene, America's national security is affected as drug cartels damage the political structure and economic system of friendly nations around the world.
Operations other than war, counterdrug operations, is a critical activity involving the use of Army forces in peacetime. The lessons learned of units already involved in counterdrug operations are summarized in this newsletter. Over 3,500 after-action reports and observations were reviewed and analyzed to develop these lessons.
The type of counterdrug support provided by the U.S. Army continues to evolve, and the number of missions performed has increased over each of the past three years. It is anticipated that this trend will continue into the foreseeable future. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of this support, it is important that the Army continually review the performance of the Total Army in the conduct of counterdrug operations.
Learn from those who have gone before you. Read this newsletter, and if you are alerted for a counterdrug operation, call DSN 552-3839, Commercial (913) 684-3839. The Center for Army Lessons Learned is here to assist you.
JOE
N. FRAZAR, III
Brigadier
General, USA
Deputy
Commanding General for Training
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