The Manipulation of Human Behavior in Guerrilla Warfare: Can It Enhance U.S. Army Special Forces Guerrilla Warfare Operations?

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Abstract:

The use of integrated, focused behavior manipulation principles and techniques may greatly enhance the success of guerrilla warfare. Proper integration of psychological communications to manipulate behavior in guerrilla warfare may facilitate the recruiting1 motivation, morale, sustainment and popular support for a guerrilla movement and its cause. This study examines the application of selected behavior manipulation principles and techniques to improve the effects of symbology, war names, recruiting, motivation, and morale sustaining techniques in the conduct of guerrilla warfare.

Author(s):
Harris, William H., Jr
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Strategy research rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA326749
Pagination:
0048

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1.3_Maneuver to Influence; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*BEHAVIOR, *GUERRILLA WARFARE, WARFARE, HUMANS, RECRUITING, MORALE, INTEGRATION, COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS, SYMBOLS, MOTIVATION, PSYCHOLOGY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology, Unconventional Warfare, Radio Communications
Report Date:
1997 Apr 15
Creation Date:
1997 Jul 16