Information Operations_Doctrine and Practice: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary Military, Strategic, and Security Issues)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0275995917 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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His current research interests include military influence operations, integration of air and naval forces, simulation training, press-military relations, counter-terrorism, and military operations on urban terrain.. He has developed methodological competencies in comparative historical and case study approaches, quantitative analysis, and survey research. He received his PhD in sociology from UCLA in 2001. Christopher Paul is a
The discussion of each capability includes historical examples, explanations of tools and forces available, and current challenges faced by that community. Paul provides detailed accounts of the doctrine and practice of the five core information operations capabilities (psychological operations, military deception, operations security, electronic warfare, and computer network operations) and the three related capabilities (public affairs, civil-military operations, and military support to public diplomacy). A no-nonsense treatment of information operations, this handbook makes clear what does and does not fall under information operations, how the military plans and executes such efforts, and what the role of IO ought to be in the war of ideas. An appendix of selected excerpts from military doctrine ties the work firmly to the military theory behind information operations.Paul argues that contemporary IO's mixing of capabilities focused on information content with those focused on information systems conflates apples with the apple carts. This important study concludes that information operations would be better poised to contribute to the war of ideas if IO were reorganized, separating content capabilities from sy
"Required reading without peer" according to MountainRunner. Whether modern military operations are kinetic (things going boom) or not (humanitarian assistance), there is a need to manage and disseminate information to inform and influence. This is done either through the Public Affairs or somebody else. Collectively, that "somebody" else is Information Operations, or IO. Understanding what IO is, and. This Book Delivers What it Promises James Garrett Dr. Paul has delivered a careful and thoughtful review of U.S. doctrine for information operations and its components. Not satisfied with a mere review, Dr. Paul extends his coverage and offers a rich discussion of how those components integrate in practice.Each information operations capability (PSYOP, MILDEC, OPSEC, EW, and CNO) receives a. Great Read Deerassassin22 Was very well written and easy for the novice to understand. Also brings into light well known examples of how affective it can be used
"The volume is an excellent source of information and is well presented." - ARBA