<p>This Pocket Guide for unconventional warfare (UW) is designed for the researcher, academic and Unconventional Warfare practitioner as a ready reference covering the most critical information related to the conduct of unconventional warfare operations.</p><p><br></p><p>This volume reviews UW theory, practices, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Discussion is structured around the seven phases of Special Forces UW operations: </p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Preparation; </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Initial contact; </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Infiltration;</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Organization; </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Buildup;</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Employment; and </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Transition. </li></ol><p>Each phase details a set of core activities for the soldier. </p><p><br></p><p>The concluding section provides a guide to further resources on key UW topics, including a list of recommended sources on law and policy, doctrine, and academic research.</p><p><br></p><p>The UW pocket guide is designed to be a quick reference guide for the ARSOF soldier to identify terms, definitions, joint publication references, and doctrine.</p>