David Galula (1919-1967) was a French military officer born in Tunisia to French parents. He retired as a Colonel. His 1964 book, Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice is now heavily advocated by the US Military for advice on operations in the campaign in Iraq. 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ...

In 2006 the RAND Corporation released a formerly classified 1963 report, which formed the basis of Galula's 1964 book. The book Pacification in Algeria is available from RAND. The new edition includes a foreword by counterterrorism expert Bruce Hoffman that elucidates the relevance of this historic study in the context of modern times. Alternate meanings: See RAND (disambiguation) The RAND Corporation is an American think tank first formed to offer research and analysis to the U.S. military. ...