Information Warfare: The Organizational Dimension.

Since the December 1992 publication of the Department of Defense DOD classified directive on Information Warfare IW considerable effort has been expended examining this issue. Despite this attention, a clear vision for the implementation of IW within DOD and the U.S. Government as a whole has yet to emerge. Three pillars are essential to achieving a viable IW strategy and supporting architecture policy doctrine, organization training and requirementstechnology. Much has been written, discussed, and even debated on the need for overarching national policy in this area, as well as the multitude of capabilities and vulnerabilities stemming from our increased reliance on advanced technology. A similar focus on the organizational component of IW has not occurred. The study specifically addresses the role of organizations as a key component of IW. Both the progress achieved to date within DOD and the significant challenges remaining to be overcome at the interagency level are examined. Specific recommendations are provided on how better to organize the IW effort