Accession Number:

ADA505347

Title:

A New Emphasis for Information Operations

Descriptive Note:

Research paper

Corporate Author:

MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA

Personal Author(s):

• Ballah, Jason

Report Date:

2005-01-11

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

Decision superiority hinges on the successful implementation of information superiority and information superiority relies on the complete integration of information operations IO into the joint operational concept. As such, IO must be integrated into every aspect of planning and employment of a military campaign, just like core warfighting functions such as logistics or force protection. Along with improvements to planning integration and employment, improvements in IO measures of effectiveness must be made to properly take advantage of the effects of IO. Without a change in mindset and shifting the paradigm from IO being a supporting function to a core warfighting function, the information domain will remain elusive and information superiority will not be fully obtained.

Descriptors:

• *INFORMATION WARFARE
• *COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• *MARINE CORPS
• *PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
• *JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES
• *INTEGRATION
• DECEPTION
• CIVIL AFFAIRS
• MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS
• COMPUTER NETWORKS
• ELECTRONIC WARFARE
• TACTICAL WARFARE

Subject Categories:

• Information Science
• Psychology
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE