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  that they have the flexibility within the missions assigned by the operational
  commander and within the techniques and procedures they develop to more
  effectively accomplish those missions.
  1-92. The OPFOR includes in its planning and execution the use of paramili-
  tary forces. It is important to stress that, with the exception of internal security
  forces, those paramilitary organizations that are not part of the State structure
  and do not necessarily share the State’s views on national security strategy.
  THE ROLE OF PARAMILITARY AND IRREGULAR FORCES IN
  OPERATIONS
  1-93. Paramilitary forces are those organizations that are distinct from the
  regular armed forces but resemble them in organization, equipment, training,
  or purpose. Basically, any organization that accomplishes its purpose, even
  partially, through the force of arms is considered a paramilitary organization.
  These organizations can be part of the government infrastructure or operate
  outside of the government or any institutionalized controlling authority.
  1-94. In consonance with the concept of “all means necessary,” the OPFOR
  views these organizations as assets that can be used to its advantage in time
  of war. Within its own structure, the OPFOR has formally established this
  concept by assigning the Internal Security Forces, part of the Ministry of the
  Interior in peacetime, to the SHC during wartime. Additionally, the OPFOR
  cultivates relationships with and covertly supports nongovernment paramili-
  tary organizations to achieve common goals while at peace and to have a high
  degree of influence on them when at war.
  1-95. The primary paramilitary organizations are the Internal Security
  Forces, insurgents, terrorists, and drug and criminal organizations. The de-
  gree of control the OPFOR has over these organizations varies from absolute,
  in the case of the Internal Security Forces, to tenuous when dealing with ter-
  rorist and drug and criminal organizations. In the case of those organizations
  not formally tied to the OPFOR structure, control can be enhanced through
  the exploitation of common interests and ensuring that these organizations
  see personal gain in supporting OPFOR goals.
  1-96. The OPFOR views the creative use of these organizations as a means of
  providing depth and continuity to its operations. A single attack by a terrorist
  group will not in itself win the war. However, the use of paramilitary organi-
  zations to carry out a large number of planned actions, in support of strategy
  and operations, can play an important part in assisting the OPFOR in achiev-
  ing its goals. These actions, taken in conjunction with other adaptive actions,
  can also supplement a capability degraded due to enemy superiority.
  INTERNAL SECURITY FORCES
  1-97. The Internal Security Forces subordinated to the SHC provide support
  zone security and collect information on foreign organizations and spies. They
  perform civil population control functions and ensure the loyalty of mobi-
  lized militia forces. Some units are capable of tactical-level defensive ac-
  tions if required. These basic tasks are not all-inclusive, and within their
  capability these forces can perform a multitude of tasks limited only by