u.s. army 4632a21 information operations and public affairs 1 3/1/2007 bncoc pa supervisor course...

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4632A21 Information Operations and Public Affairs 14632A21 Information Operations and Public Affairs 13/1/20073/1/2007

BNCOC PA Supervisor Course

Information OperationsInformation Operations

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Terminal Learning ObjectiveTerminal Learning Objective

Action: Identify the core elements of Information Operations and their relation to Public Affairs.

Condition: Given a classroom environment, student materials, FM 3-61.1, FM 3-13 and SGL instruction.

Standard: Identified the core elements of Information Operations and their relation to Public Affairs.

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ReferencesReferences

FM 3-61.1, Public Affairs Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

FM 3-13, Information Operations

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Core, Supporting and Related ElementsKnow which staff elements compose the

Information Operations CellUnderstand IO termsUnderstand offensive and defensive IO

OverviewOverview

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“Information is the currency of victory on the battlefield.”

Gen. Gordon SullivanFormer Army C/S

What is Information?What is Information?

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What is Information Ops?What is Information Ops?

An integrated effort that synchronizes the effects of IO elements/related activities to accomplish specific objectives designated by the commander. FM 3-13

Integrated and synchronized actions taken to inform and influence adversarial, neutral, and friendly audiences in support of full spectrum operations. FM 3-13 UPDATE

It is the means commanders use to mass the effects of the information element of combat power.

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Operations Security (OPSEC)Psychological Operations (PSYOP)Military Deception (MD)Electronic Warfare (EW)Computer Network Operations (CNO)

Core Elements of IOCore Elements of IO

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Physical destruction Information assurancePhysical securityCounterintelligenceCounter deceptionCounter propaganda

Supporting Elements of IOSupporting Elements of IO

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Public AffairsCivil Military Operations

Related Activities of IORelated Activities of IO

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DeceptionDeceptionplannerplanner

ComputerComputerNetworkNetwork

OperationsOperations

OperationsOperationsSecuritySecurity

PSYOPPSYOP

ElectronicElectronicWarfareWarfare

SpecialSpecialOperationsOperations

Civil AffairsCivil Affairs

PublicPublicAffairsAffairs

J StaffsJ Staffs

Sample IO cellSample IO cell

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Information EnvironmentInformation Environment

The aggregate of individuals, organizations, or systems that collect, process, or disseminate information, including the information itself.

JP 3-13

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Information SuperiorityInformation Superiority

The capability to collect, process, and disseminate an uninterrupted flow of information while exploiting or denying an adversary’s ability to do the same.

JP 3-13

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Information FratricideInformation Fratricide

When two or more IO elements impede the commander’s plan: friendly force jamming that degrades friendly

radio communications.working with an international organization that

is locally controlled by a leader opposed to the US effort

PSYOP and PA themes and messages that aren’t synchronized.

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Civil military operationsPublic Affairs

PA and CMO can create conditions that contribute to information superiority. They contribute to support of Army operations by US and international audiences, and maintain relations with the civilian populace in the AO.

FM 3-13

CMO/PAO & information superiorityCMO/PAO & information superiority

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Offensive IOOffensive IO

Applies perception management actions Public AffairsPSYOPOPSECMilitary Deception

These may apply attack options like Electronic Warfare and physical attack/destruction to produce a synergistic effect

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Integrate and coordinate protection and defense of information and information systems C4OPSSensorsweapon systemsdecision makers

Defensive IO are an integral part of overallforce protection

Defensive IODefensive IO

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IO objectives are stated in terms of ‘Effects’ (FM 3-13)

Defensive IOProtectDetectRestoreRespond

Offensive IODestroy

DisruptDegradeDenyDeceiveExploitInfluence

IO ObjectivesIO Objectives

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Both are necessary for mission successDefensive IO must be integrated with

offensive IO to provide a timely response“In war, the defensive exists mainly that

the offensive may act more freely.”Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan,Naval Strategy, 1911

Integrating Defensive IO w/ Offensive IOIntegrating Defensive IO w/ Offensive IO

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Public Affairs EffectsPublic Affairs Effects

If you are told the truth about an issue and you believe it, have you been influenced?

Does Public Affairs purvey the “truth”? …or does Public Affairs purvey “truth with

intent”?

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PA tasks Supporting IOPA tasks Supporting IO

Media guidance/Q&As

Embedding

Crisis reporting plans

Media content analysis

Command Information

Ground rules

Press conferences

Media visits/events

Press releases/articles

Specific talking points

Synchronized messages

Media Analysis

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Synchronization MatrixSynchronization Matrix

Target Public Affairs PSYOP CMO ComCam

Flood relief •Media queries are forwarded to STRATCOM (MNFI PA)

* Develop proposed themes and messages

* Work with CMO to provide media opportunities with NGOs and relief workers

* Plan/coordinate support to Iraqi Gov’t in informing public

* Emplacing SOMS-B near Fallujah

* Assist Iraqi Gov’t in message disimination

*contingency plans w/Iraqi Gov’t

* Advise on emergency needs & requirements* CMOC coordination with local (formal & informal) leaders, NGOs and public organizations

* Coordination thru MNFI for IO/NGO

* All media provided to JCCMT

* Product supports PA & PSYOP missions

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Examined which staff elements compose the Information Operations Cell

Reviewed IO termsDefined offensive and defensive IO

SummarySummary

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ObjectiveObjective

To present a broad overview of PA’s role in Information Operations

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