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1. Isolate the target by setting up checkpoints on the major land or sea arteries.
2. Move in and neutralize the security forces.
3. Occupy the government buildings and media outlets (radio/tv).
4. Take over the power, water and telephone facilities. Bribe or coerce the operators so they do what you say.
5. Enforce your will. Go house to house at your leisure.

Now you own the city. You are controlling the food and supplies that come in. You can turn the electricity and water on or off for punishment or reward. You can broadcast your instructions. You control the population.

Your occupation only took ten days or so. If there is a resistance, it will take several months to take shape. In the meantime, you eliminate them before they become a problem.

70% of the people won’t or can’t fight. 20% will only fight if they think they can win. 5% will bide their time until they think they will win. 5% will fight immediately. The last 5% are the ones you will neutralize in the first couple weeks. The other 5% you’ll neutralize in the next few weeks. You’ll need to knock out another 20% or so just to send a message. Very violent. Very merciless. Very effective.