Army IO is PSYOP: Influencing More with Less

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Abstract:

The purpose of this article is to briefly examine some of the root causes of the ongoing fracture of Army information operations IO in general and the dysfunctional friction between IO and the various Army agents of influence, in particular psychological operations PSYOP and public affairs PA. The article will provide an overview of Army PSYOP today and possible constructs for tomorrow, suggest steps to mitigate friction or fracture between the sub-elements of IO to assure a greater unity of effort, and recommend the development of a strategic communication framework built on media and broadcast expertise secured by a culturally attuned and regionally aware cadre of professionals.

Author(s):
Boyd, Curtis D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY CIVIL AFFAIRS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS COMMAND FORT BRAGG NC
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Military Review, p67-75, May-June 2007.
Pagination:
0010

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
CAC/CECOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.3_Maneuver to Influence; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_8.1.2_Persuade Partner Audiences; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*ARMY, *INFORMATION WARFARE, *MILITARY DOCTRINE, *PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS, *PUBLIC RELATIONS, ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY), INTERAGENCY COORDINATION, PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY), STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Psychology, Computer Systems Management and Standards, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*INFORMATION OPERATIONS, *PUBLIC AFFAIRS, *FOREIGN AUDIENCES, *ARMY DOCTRINE, FOREIGN PUBLICS, TARGET AUDIENCES, INFLUENCE OPERATIONS, MILITARY DECEPTION, OPSEC(OPERATIONS SECURITY), CNO(COMPUTER NETWORK OPERATIONS), PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Report Date:
2007 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2013 May 20