Sub-Conventional Warfare Requirements, Impact and Way Ahead

Most conflicts in future will occur in the form of sub-conventional/ 1 unconventional / low intensity conflicts. This is being observed all around. Security forces personnel will continue to find themselves employed less in traditional roles and more in non-traditional roles characteristically found at the low end of the spectrum of conflict. Sub-conventional warfare differs qualitatively from conventional warfare. Therefore, when employed in unconventional roles, it is imperative that personnel fully understand these qualitative differences and how they impact upon their actions in the operations.