Information Operations and Public Affairs: A Working Relationship Defined
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Total Pages | : 14 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:505427212 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Information Operations and Public Affairs: A Working Relationship Defined written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The worst outcome would be to lose this war [Iraq] by default. If the smart folks in the psy-op and civil affairs tents can cast a truthful, persuasive message that resonates with the average Iraqi, why not use the public affairs vehicles to transmit it?" This proposal throws those familiar with both organizations into a mental tizzy. Military deception (MILDEC) as an element of information operations (IO) is an integral part of maneuver warfare, as is psychological operations (PSYOP). Because MILDEC and PSYOP have negative connotations, it is blindly assumed that both create a false perspective for an opposing force, therefore causing the media and public to become rightfully suspicious when public affairs (PA) and information operations collaborate. Truth is necessary for public affairs to build credibility for success. The question is how can the military use information operations and public affairs as an effective team when their missions appear to be contradictory. The war necessitates a well-defined relationship between IO and PA; built on integrity, they must be able to constructively join forces.