Afghan National Army (ANA) Afghan Information Dissemination Operations (AIDO)

Abstract

This paper describes the complex process of training the Afghan National Army (ANA) in the ways of Psychological Operations during OEF 08. This paper includes the process used by the SFC Rod Quinn, the MTT NCOIC, and others on the MTT used to develop a formalized POI and standard classes that were to be taught to all ANA AIDO students. The paper also includes how the process was hindered by the Afghans lack of knowledge in the Tactical use of PSYOP.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 2008
Accession Number
AD1117449

Entities

People

  • Michael G. Hawkins

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Backpacks
  • Communication Equipment
  • Deficiencies
  • Information Operations
  • Instructors
  • Language
  • Language Translation
  • Loudspeakers
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Psychological Operations
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).