Hey,
Been watching some video clips and news on TV and seen some riots.
Yah, I know its a civil matter, not a military matter, but I' just
wondering...are there ways to fight against a wall of riot
police?
Been reading some military strategy books, and I've come to this
conclusion.First we observe how the riot police operate, they stand
in rows backed by their anti-riot vehicles etc. Equipment possessed
is protective gear, a shield, helmet and for selected officers the
tear gas grenade launcher. I believe firearms would not be use in
this environment as it has a high tendency to be snatched
away.
Now an analysis of the rioters, people armed with a variety of
weapons such as metal/wooden rods, molotov cocktails, largely close
contact weapons with few projectile weapons. The majority do not
possess any form of protection, other then handerkerchiefs/scarves
used to mask up preventing tear gas inhalation.
Now, the riot police actually stand in a wall, close packed to
produce a menacing and intimidating view which will scare the
rioters into surrendering. However, on being given the command to
charge, tear gas canisters are launched, and the "wall" starts
advancing slowly before breaking into a run. At this point, rarely
does the rioters not flee. As the "wall" charges, follow-up
vehicles with the spray come up and start to spray strong jets of
water to further break the resistance of the rioters or dyes which
makes them easily identifiable for arrest.
However, I was wondering, as often the police "wall" usually is a
long line, 3-4 deep. Imagine if the rioters did not form themselves
into the "wall" to face a head-on with them, is it still possible
for the police's "wall" to be effective? Instead the rioters should
break into smaller groups of like 10-30 and gather into small
groups (something like the infantry square) as the police "wall"
charges the small groups should maintain cohesion, and the ending
effect could be similar to that of running water around a rock.With
the small groups of rioters as the rock, and the police "wall" as
the water. Their effectiveness is built be the police's willingness
to gain ground and the rioters turning their backs and fleeing.
With their backs turned, this creates a "bloodlust" for the
advancing group who will rush forward with more vigour and
aggressivness to try break the rioters. If the small groups were to
hold, the riot police will actually have the tendency to either
rush forward or end up not knowing what to do, and may even try to
dislodge these small groups. If they were to rush forward, then the
rioters could turn on their backs. However, if they break-up to try
dislodge these small groups, they end up breaking the almight and
fearsome line. And thus, provide the rioters with a chance to fight
back.
Thus,that's just the tactic I would use. But then again...thats
just my opinion.Cheers!
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