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  with higher military headquarters, Host Nation government officials, HN security forces, NGOs, or US
  agencies.
  3-90. Once a BCT is given an AO, they, along with the Host Nation, should be the controlling
  headquarters for all other elements in their AO. This should include the temporary attachment for control,
  if not command, of any element that is physically within their AO. Examples would include the United
  States Agency for Internal Development (USAID), Corps of Engineers, Military Police, advisor teams,
  reconstruction teams, Host Nation security forces, or private contracting security firms, since these
  elements may not completely understand the intricacies in the BCT’s assigned AO.
  3-91. The military force conducting counterinsurgency operations will not always consist of maneuver
  forces. Counterinsurgency operations are manpower intensive and therefore infantry, armor, artillery,
  reconnaissance, and military police battalions are the primary tactical building blocks for combat in a
  counterinsurgency environment. The composition of the tactical force in counterinsurgency operations
  depends upon these available forces and the threat that is faced. Aviation, engineers, military working dog
  teams, special operations forces, and reconstruction teams are key force multipliers for the
  counterinsurgency force. In deciding how to use these forces, leaders assess the factors of METT-TC.
  Normally, most ground combat elements are organized to fight as maneuver forces. However, the proper
  use of other forces can provide the counterinsurgency force with many advantages.
  HOST NATION SECURITY FORCES
  3-92. The Host Nation security forces must be included or, in some cases, drive the unity of effort of the
  counterinsurgent effort. HN security forces can be integrated in planning cells, share bases with US forces
  and, at a tactical level, conduct parallel planning in corresponding staff sections. Additionally, HN security
  forces give many benefits to counterinsurgency efforts. For more information, see Chapter 8.
  CAPABILITIES
  3-93. Units conducting counterinsurgency operations have identified the need for additional capabilities
  beyond their standard task organization. Human terrain teams, document and media exploitation teams,
  personal security detachments, detainee holding areas, Host Nation security force advisor teams, base
  commanders and base defense commanders, explosive ordnance disposal teams, company intelligence
  support teams, and tactical site exploitation teams have all proved useful during recent operations.
  3-94. A human terrain team is a group of civilian anthropologists attached to brigades and battalions.
  This team helps the unit understand local cultures. These social scientists aid leaders in better
  understanding relevant cultural history, engaging locals in a positive way, and incorporating knowledge of
  tribal traditions to help resolve conflicts.
  3-95. Document and media exploitation teams (DOMEX) process, translate, analyze, exploit, and share
  hard copy documents and electronic media collected during operations. This capability increases
  in importance as the rule of law is re-established and insurgents go to trial, rather than long term detention.
  3-96. Due to the organization of brigade and battalion headquarters, commanders and sergeant majors
  lack the combat power needed to move freely around the battlefield. In recent operations, units have either
  built ad hoc organizations or tasked platoons to serve as escorts so that they can reconnoiter the AO, attend
  meetings, engage locals, check on Soldiers, and better visualize the fight. These are often called personal
  security detachments. Most theaters have implemented a three or four vehicle rule for convoys, which
  make this unit’s strength at least twelve Soldiers strong.
  3-97. A detainee holding area (DHA) is a temporary location used to field process and house any
  person captured or otherwise detained by an armed force, and provide resources for intelligence
  exploitation. Detainees are kept here for a short period of time before being released or being sent to a
  theater internment facility. The DHA generally consists of a semipermanent structure designed to house
  detainees. Basic infrastructure includes shelter, latrines, basic hygiene facilities, medical care, interrogation
  facilities, and evidence holding areas. For more see FM 3-19.40.