... Even in these few, difficult offensive operations we are up against a foe that hides in amongst the civilian population, preventing the application of basic principles such as concentration of force. Their strategy allows a physically weaker enemy to engage with some success forces who have much greater strength at every level, by selection of the time and place to concentrate against small patrols using swift 'hit and run' tactics. From their perspective this is a sensible ploy allowing them to set the conditions for engagement. It has also entrapped us in a prolonged engagement, which Sun Tzu rightly says is never a successful strategy for a country.

In sum, the enemy in the WoT is pursuing the strategies of Sun Tzu. They are fighting a highly successful information campaign, weakening our resolve and attacking the very fabric of our society. They constantly exploit our weaknesses by such tactics as the litigation suits brought by the 'Flying Imams' and many of the Guantanamo detainees, using our own systems against us. The use of the internet to spread the Danish cartoon campaign throughout the Islamic world was another example of their advanced use of information warfare . It is by these and many other means they are working to set the conditions for success. ...