Question

The focus of counterinsurgency (COIN) operations generally progresses through three stages. Which stage tries to achieve stability with efforts aimed at assisting the patient through long-term recovery or restoration of health

Answer 1

The answer is middle stage or the "Inpatient Care—Recovery”. The aim of this stage is to develop civilian capacity in the government and security forces. It includes the efforts of assisting patients in their long-term recovery. This stage is one of the means in achieving overall stability and welfare of the civil society.