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ently preoccupied with follewing the revolutionary technique and not the technique of the bandits. And not only for that reason. There is no urban guerrilla worthy of the name who ignores the revolutionary method of action and fails to practice it rigorously in the planning and execution of his activity. The giant is known by his toe. The same can be said of the urban guerrilla who is known from afar for his correct methods and his absolute fidelity to principles. The revolutionary method of carrying out action is strongly and forcefully based on the knowledge and use of the following elements: a) investigation of information; “ b) observation or paquera *; reconnaissance or exploration of the terrain; c} d} study and timing of routes; e) mapping: f ) mechanization: g) selection of personnel and relief; h) selection of firing capacity: i) study and practice in completion: j ) completion; k ‘ cover; 1) retreat: m} dispersal; n) liberation or transfer of prisoners: at elimination of clues; p) rescue of wounded. Some Observations on the Method ‘When there is no information, the point of departure for the plan- ning of the action must be investigation, observation, or paquera. This method also has good results. . In any event, including when there ‘is information. it is essential to take observations or paquera, to see that the information is not at odds with observation or vice versa, Reconnaissance or exploration of the terrain, study and timing of routes re so important that to omit them is to make a stab in the jark. Mechnization, in general, is an underestimated factor in the meth- od of q@nducting the action. Frequently mechanization is left to the end, tof the eve of the action, before anything is done about it. Thistis an error. Mechanization must be considered seriously, must be undertaken with considerable foresight and according to careful planning, also based on information, observation, or paquera. and must be carried out with rigorous care and “precision. The care, conserva- tion, maintenance, and camouflaging of the vehicles expropriated are’ very important details of mechanization. ; 2 In Brazil the expression faxer # paquers is uted to designate the preparations for hunting paca, a mammal rodent of South American origin. By extension, the term paquere is used as a synonym for checking or vigilance, (Editor's note) 35 BL nn ne H C - t i H 1