Pentagon Sets "Asymmetric" Warfare as High Priority

Pentagon Sets "Asymmetric" Warfare as High Priority

In Iraq, Afghanistan, and other trouble spots, the U.S. military has been confronted by guerrilla -- so-called "asymmetrical" -- warfare. Instead of confronting regular armies, American troops now typically face insurgents and terrorists who fight with whatever they have. The Pentagon has responded by putting greater emphasis on preparing U.S. forces to fight the same way. VOA's Jeffrey Young has details.