Title: Integrating Information Operations as a Joint Function
Abstract:Abstract : Information operations (IO) are comprised of core, supporting, and related capabilities, which are currently divided among the six operational joint functions. These unique IO capabilities ...Abstract : Information operations (IO) are comprised of core, supporting, and related capabilities, which are currently divided among the six operational joint functions. These unique IO capabilities are often employed piecemeal or are planned as add-ons to courses of action in operational planning. The lack of true integration of IO at the operational level of planning often results in relinquishing the initiative to adversaries in the information environment. This paper proposes elevating information operations to the status of a joint function equal in importance and power as command and control, intelligence, fires, movement and maneuver, protection, and sustainment. It further demonstrates that IO is at the heart of developing Joint Operating Concepts and future strategies, applies across the range of military operations, and a Joint Force Commander can utilize IO to weave threads of U.S. legitimacy and credibility across all the phases of an Operational Plan.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-04-23
Language: en
Type: report
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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