Download or read book PSYOP and the Information Age Assessing US Army Employment of Psychological Operations in the Contemporary Operating Environment written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As with a local insurgency, the Global War on Terror requires the US and her allies to win the support of neutral, wavering and hostile audiences in addition to defeating an enemy. At the tactical and operational levels of war, those audiences comprise the populations among which the US Army and its enemies operate. The populations face competing demands for support both from US and from its enemies. In what is sometimes referred to as a war of ideas, populations caught between opposing ideological standpoints must, as a minimum, be influenced not to support enemies of the US. From a tactical and operational perspective, in order for the US to achieve operational success, the requirement to influence those in the middle ground has never been more acute. The increased importance of influence in US military operations is matched by an increased opportunity to do so. The Information Age, with its prevalence of communication technology and resultant dissemination of information, presents the US Army with more opportunities than ever before to communicate with, persuade, and influence the populations that comprise this middle ground. In spite of this, Psychological Operations, the US Army's primary capability for influence, is widely misunderstood and under employed. This monograph assesses the operational impact of failure to reflect the increased importance of, and opportunities for, Psychological Operations in modem military operations. By examining Joint and US Army doctrine, US Army organisation and structure, and finally, operational employment of Psyops, the monograph identifies a reluctance to acknowledge the potential of Psychological Operations. The monograph explores the factors that contribute to this reluctance and indicates that it is the inherently psychological nature of warfare, not the context of the Information Age, which demands a greater focus.
Download or read book Psychological Operations written by Frank L. Goldstein and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology serves as a fundamental guide to PSYOP philosophy, concepts, principles, issues, and thought for both those new to, and those experienced in, the PSYOP field and PSYOP applications. It clarifies the value of PSYOP as a cost-effective weapon and incorporates it as a psychological instrument of U.S. military and political power, especially given our present budgetary constraints. Presents diverse articles that portray the value of the planned use of human actions to influence perceptions, public opinion, attitudes, and behaviors so that PSYOP victories can be achieved in war and in peace.
Download or read book The Art and Science of Psychological Operations written by American Institutes for Research and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Publications Combined U S Army Special Forces PSYOP Psychological Operations Techniques And Procedures Intelligence Gathering Psychographics Media Production Presentations written by and published by Jeffrey Frank Jones. This book was released on with total page 2984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2,900 total slides / pages ..... A sample topic introduction: All PSYOP soldiers must gather information in order to be effective on the battlefield. Supported commanders and maneuver units rely on intelligence to win their battle-space. The PSYOP soldier is an integral part of the collection process that several layers of command rely upon. The PSYOP soldier must be the “eyes and ears” of the supported commander among the local population. The information collected will direct PSYOP Priority Intelligence Reports in the future and develop products and target audiences.
Download or read book Psychological Operations written by United States. Department of the Army and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychological Operations written by United States. Department of the Army and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychological Operations by United States Department of the Army written by United States. . Department of the Army. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-09-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychological factors are an integral part of all battlefields. Each unit movement and everyconquest of terrain psychologically affect the battlefield participants and an audience of friendly, neutral, or hostile groups. The psychological effect of combat actions can be seen in theheightened morale of a successful unit or in the discouragement and fear of a defeated unit.Properly manipulated attitudes can modify the behavior and the combat effectiveness of thesoldier and the unit.This manual provides information and guidance for the conduct of psychological operations(PSYOP) in general, limited, and cold war. The doctrine, techniques, and procedures found hereinare applicable to conventional warfare, unconventional warfare (UW), and foreign internaldefense (FID) operations. This manual should be used in conjunction with other official manualsand publications that provide staff organization procedures and guidance for doctrine, fieldoperations, and maintenance of equipment
Download or read book US Army PSYOP Book 1 Psychological Operations Handbook written by U S Army and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-24 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fundamentals of psychological warfare - PSYWAR. Learn how to change opinions, win hearts and minds, and convert people to your cause via mass communication! Book 1 of 3 in the C.M.L. U.S. Army PSYOP series. Full-size 8.5"x11" edition.
Download or read book Psyop written by U. S. Army and published by Stanfordpub.com. This book was released on 2021-11 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written as a Top Secret US Army procedural manual and released under the Freedom of Information act this manual describes the step-by-step process recommended to control and contain the minds of the enemy and the general public alike. Within these pages you will read in complete detailed the Mission of PSYOP as well as PSYOP Roles, Policies and Strategies and Core Tasks. Also included are the logistics and communication procedures used to insure the "right" people get the "right" information.
Download or read book Psyop Military Psychological Operations Joint Doctrine Guidance Altering the Behavior of People in Enemy Controlled Territory written by Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military psychological operations (PSYOP) attempts to alter the behavior of people in enemy-controlled territory. These are planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals. The purpose of psychological operations is to induce or reinforce foreign attitudes and behavior favorable to the originator's objectives. This reproduction of Joint Publication 3-13.2, Psychological Operations, January 2010, Joint Chiefs of Staff guidance publication provides guidance for the planning, execution, and assessment of psychological operations in support of joint, multinational and interagency activities across the range of military operations. Contents include role, responsibilities, relationships; command and control; planning; organizing psychological operations forces; process, employment; enablers, intelligence operations, communication system; logistics; glossary; abbreviations and acronyms; terms and definitions. * This fascinating document provides: an overview of psychological operations, discusses roles, responsibilities, and relationships, discusses the command and control of psychological operations, discusses planning for psychological operations, discusses the joint psychological operations process, discusses psychological operations employment, discusses psychological operations enablers, provides reference on psychological operations capabilities, provides reference for the psychological operations tab to operation plans, and much more.This is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. Our publications synthesize official government information with original material - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Download or read book US Army PSYOP Book 2 Implementing Psychological Operations written by U S Army and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to plan and prepare psychological warfare - PSYWAR - at the operational level. Learn how to change opinions, win hearts and minds, and convert people to your cause via mass communication! Book 2 of 3 in the C.M.L. U.S. Army PSYOP series. Full-size 8.5"x11" edition.
Download or read book US Army PSYOP Book 3 Executing Psychological Operations written by U S Army and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to execute successful psychological warfare - PSYWAR - operations at the tactical level. Learn how to change opinions, win hearts and minds, and convert people to your cause via mass communication! Book 2 of 3 in the C.M.L. U.S. Army PSYOP series. Full-size 8.5"x11" edition.
Download or read book Psyop written by U. S. Army and published by . This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written as a Top Secret US Army procedural manual and released under the Freedom of Information act this manual describes the step-by-step process recommended to control and contain the minds of the enemy and the general public alike. Within these 180+ pages you will read in complete detailed the Mission of PSYOP as well as PSYOP Roles, Policies and Strategies and Core Tasks. Also included are the logistics and communication procedures used to insure the "right" people get the "right" information.
Download or read book Perceptions Are Reality written by Mark D Vertuli Editor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 7, Perceptions Are Reality: Historical Case Studies of Information Operations in Large-Scale Combat Operations, is a collection of ten historical case studies from World War II through the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine. The eleventh and final chapter looks forward and explores the implications of the future information environment across the range of military operations during both competition and conflict. The case studies illustrate how militaries and subnational elements use information to gain a position of relative advantage during large-scale combat. The intent of this volume is to employ history to stimulate discussion and analysis of the implications of information operations in future LSCO by exploring past actions, recognizing and understanding successes and failures, and offering some lessons learned from each author's perspective.
Download or read book PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS LEADERS PLANNING GUIDE written by and published by Jeffrey Frank Jones. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NTRODUCTION This graphic training aid (GTA) is an indispensable reference tool for tactical Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Soldiers assigned to leadership positions. It contains valuable, comprehensive, and timesaving information in a concise format, making it easily transportable and simple to use. The focus of this GTA is to provide requisite information to help the tactical PSYOP Soldier better plan and execute PSYOP in support of a maneuver commander. Noncommissioned officers (NCOs) leading a three-man tactical Psychological Operations team (TPT) or planning PSYOP at division or corps levels will find this GTA extremely helpful. This GTA includes a number of worthwhile tools and techniques to assist in the planning and conduct of tactical-level PSYOP. From the basic principles of military decision-making process (MDMP) and PSYOP planning through the determination of measures of effectiveness (MOEs), this GTA will help the PSYOP NCO plan and execute doctrinally accurate and successful PSYOP. Numerous formats and guides, such as how to conduct PSYOP estimates, complete operational area assessments, and radio station assessments, are also included. The proponent of this GTA is the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS). Submit comments and recommended changes to Commander, USAJFKSWCS, ATTN: AOJK-DTD-PO, Fort Bragg, NC 28310-5000. Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men.
Download or read book Analysis of Psychological Operations PSYOP written by Library of Congress and published by Nimble Books. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A professional snapshot of the state of the federal government's knowledge of psychological warfare at the end of the Cold War. This document written by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress for an unnamed federal agency provides a comprehensive overview of psychological operations (PSYOP) with a specific focus on military applications in the context of the Cold War era (up to November 1989). Key Points: -Definition of PSYOP: The document clarifies the evolving definition of PSYOP, from influencing enemy attitudes in wartime to a broader scope encompassing peacetime activities aimed at shaping emotions, attitudes, and behaviors of foreign groups to achieve political and military objectives. -Historical Context: The paper explores historical examples of PSYOP, highlighting instances like Judith and Holofernes, Ghengis Khan, and the American Revolution, showcasing the enduring value of psychological tactics in warfare. -Soviet PSYOP: The document delves into the Soviet Union's extensive and sophisticated PSYOP machinery, emphasizing their philosophy of constant ideological warfare against the capitalist world. It details the roles of various Soviet agencies like the International Department, Propaganda Department, and the KGB in conducting active measures and disinformation campaigns. -United States PSYOP: The paper examines the US approach to PSYOP, characterized by a historical reluctance towards peacetime PSYOP and a reactive posture. It discusses the challenges faced by the US in countering Soviet propaganda and the need for improved coordination and resources. -Evolving Landscape: The document acknowledges the changing nature of warfare, with the rise of unconventional conflicts and low-intensity conflicts, necessitating a greater emphasis on PSYOP. Strengths of the Document: -Comprehensive Overview: The paper provides a well-structured and informative analysis of PSYOP, covering historical examples, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary applications. -Comparative Approach: The document effectively compares and contrasts the Soviet and US approaches to PSYOP, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. -Emphasis on Contemporary Challenges: The paper acknowledges the changing nature of warfare and the increasing importance of PSYOP in the context of unconventional and low-intensity conflicts. Potential Limitations: -Dated Information: As the document predates November 1989, it does not consider the significant geopolitical shifts that occurred after the Cold War, such as the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of new threats and challenges. -Focus on Military Applications: While the document acknowledges the broader scope of PSYOP, its primary focus remains on military applications, potentially overlooking the growing importance of PSYOP in non-military domains like diplomacy, business, and social movements. Overall, this document offers valuable insights into the theory and practice of PSYOP during the Cold War era. However, it is crucial to consider the limitations of its dated information and recognize the evolving nature of PSYOP in the contemporary world.
Download or read book Psychological Operations Supporting Counterinsurgency 4th Psyop Group In Vietnam written by Major Michael G. Barger and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military and civilian agencies conducted Psychological Operations on an unprecedented scale during the Vietnam War. Emphasis on PSYOP from MACV and the U.S. Mission resulted in the creation of an interagency organization providing direction to the overall PSYOP effort. The military PSYOP force supporting MACV underwent a series of organizational changes over seven years as the force struggled to meet ever-increasing demands, but never reached their full potential in Vietnam. Difficulties in measuring effectiveness combined with a lack of understanding of PSYOP techniques and capabilities more often than not resulted in the relegation of PSYOP to supporting “sideshow” status rather than the full integration into supported unit planning necessary for success. However, the evolution of the PSYOP force and reports from participants provide numerous lessons learned applicable to current operations under the aegis of the Global war on Terrorism.
