psychological operations.

a blend of conventional and unconventional operations.

conventional warfare only.

before hostilities begin.

at any time before and during hostilities.

supply of their own weapons.

deniability.

cheapness to deploy in combat.

To achieve success.

To deter the enemy from using nuclear weapons if it has them.

To prevent any conflict.

Russia.

Egypt.

Germany.

To achieve victory on the battlefield.

To destabilise the enemy.

To avoid conventional warfare.

Initiating military clashes.

Furthering national or security interests.

Total victory.

To support diplomacy.

To avoid casualties.

To create confusion.

Nuclear operations.

Economic pressure.

Space operations.

greater flexibility than regular forces.

better equipment than regular forces.

better suited to convert operations.