Typical Operation
This scenario is an example of what a typical BIFM attack might look like. The majority of attacks are carried out within the groups own area of operation. The attacks, which usually involve explosives or small arms, are often meant to target uniformed military personnel who have been deployed to the southern region of the country. Attacks such as this pose a serious issue for the Filipino government when attempting to respond. As the actions of BIFM can often be considered body insurgent actions and terrorist actions, the is no consensus as to what strategy should be taken. There are different existing strategies for both counter-insurgency (COIN) and counter terrorism (CT), both of which feature differing tactical decisions as well as philosophical understandings of how a response should be framed. The following report will analyze the BIFM through their tactics, history and goals to better understand what kind of strategy should be implemented for the Filipino government to best deal with the threat of BIFM and similar groups within their borders.