Understanding Commanders' Information Needs for Influence Operations

Understanding Commanders' Information Needs for Influence Operations
Author: Eric Victor Larson
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0833046918

Documents a study whose goals were to develop an understanding of commanders' information requirements for cultural and other "soft" factors in order to improve the effectiveness of combined arms operations, and to develop practical ways for commanders to integrate information and influence operations activities into combined arms planning/assessment in order to increase the usefulness to ground commanders of such operations.

Foundations of Effective Influence Operations

Foundations of Effective Influence Operations
Author: Eric Victor Larson
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780833044044

The authors aim to assist the U.S. Army in understanding "influence operations," capabilities that may allow the United States to effectively influence the attitudes and behavior of particular foreign audiences while minimizing or avoiding combat. The book identifies approaches, methodologies, and tools that may be useful in planning, executing, and assessing influence operations.

Understanding Commanders' Information Needs for Influence Operations

Understanding Commanders' Information Needs for Influence Operations
Author: Eric V. Larson
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2009-11-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0833049364

Documents a study whose goals were to develop an understanding of commanders' information requirements for cultural and other "soft" factors in order to improve the effectiveness of combined arms operations, and to develop practical ways for commanders to integrate information and influence operations activities into combined arms planning/assessment in order to increase the usefulness to ground commanders of such operations.

Understanding Command and Control

Understanding Command and Control
Author: David Stephen Alberts
Publisher: Ccrp Publication Series
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2006
Genre: Command and control systems
ISBN: 9781893723177

"Understanding Command and Control is the first in a new series of CCRP Publications that will explore the future of Command and Control ... This book begins at the beginning: focusing on the problem(s) Command and Control was designed (and has evolved) to solve. It is only by changing the focus from what Command and Control is to why Command and Control is that we will place ourselves in a position to move on"--Preface.

Commander's Handbook for Attack the Network (Color)

Commander's Handbook for Attack the Network (Color)
Author: Joint Warfighting Joint Warfighting Center
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781511612333

This handbook is designed to assist joint task force commanders and staffs in planning, organizing, conducting, and assessing attack the network (AtN) activities in support of military operations. It describes the fundamental actions, analytical methodology (i.e., AtN framework) that forms the basis for identifying and exploiting threat network vulnerabilities, AtN roles and responsibilities of the joint task force staff, and contributions of civil organizations in the planning, execution and assessment of AtN activities.

Digital Influence Warfare in the Age of Social Media

Digital Influence Warfare in the Age of Social Media
Author: James J. F. Forest
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2021-09-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

This timely book spotlights how various entities are using the Internet to shape people's perceptions and decision-making. It also describes detailed case studies as well as the tools and methods used to identify automated, fake accounts. This book brings together three important dimensions of our everyday lives. First is digital-the online ecosystem of information providers and tools, from websites, blogs, discussion forums, and targeted email campaigns to social media, video streaming, and virtual reality. Second, influence-the most effective ways people can be persuaded, in order to shape their beliefs in ways that lead them to embrace one set of beliefs and reject others. And finally, warfare-wars won by the information and disinformation providers who are able to influence behavior in ways they find beneficial to their political, social, and other goals. The book provides a wide range of specific examples that illustrate the ways people are being targeted by digital influencers. There is much more to digital influence warfare than terrorist propaganda, "fake news," or Russian efforts to manipulate elections: chapters examine post-truth narratives, fabricated "alternate facts," and brainwashing and disinformation within the context of various political, scientific, security, and societal debates. The final chapters examine how new technical tools, critical thinking, and resilience can help thwart digital influence warfare efforts.

Ideas as Weapons

Ideas as Weapons
Author: G. J. David
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 1597972606

Because the nexus of information conflict is most easily viewed in the world's contemporary violent confrontations, this anthology is heavily weighted toward military personnel who have managed these difficult issues."--BOOK JACKET.

Perceptions Are Reality

Perceptions Are Reality
Author: Mark D Vertuli Editor
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2018-10-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781727846928

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.

From One Leader to Another

From One Leader to Another
Author: Combat Studies Institute Press
Publisher: Military Bookshop
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2013-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781782663959

This work is a collection of observations, insights, and advice from over 50 serving and retired Senior Non-Commissioned Officers. These experienced Army leaders have provided for the reader, outstanding mentorship on leadership skills, tasks, and responsibilities relevant to our Army today. There is much wisdom and advice "from one leader to another" in the following pages.