My PSYOP Experience Supporting UNOSOM II

Abstract

In June 1993, shortly after the United Nations forces transitioned control from UNITAF, I deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia to support UNOSOM II with PSYOP operations. This was the first time the U.N.s mandate had ever allowed for peace enforcement; they were not prepared to respond to their self induced mission creep. In this paper I recount some of my memorable experiences during my short but intense deployment to this lawless, famine stricken country. Some of the challenges I faced while working for the U.N. included working with an insufficient staff, numerous hours spent repairing our printer-duplicators, and the abduction and execution of five of our Somali employees. I also shared friendships with our Somali workers, experienced job satisfaction, and deepened my patriotism for my country.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 21, 2006
Accession Number
AD1117794

Entities

People

  • Joanne Gisseman

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Department Of State
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Helicopters
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Lessons Learned
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • National Governments
  • Newspapers
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Printing
  • Printing Equipment
  • Psychological Operations
  • Storage
  • Task Forces
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • Violence

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.