SMA Prior Work in the Information Environment: An Annotated Bibliography
Abstract
In January 2020, Headquarters US Air Force (HAF) in coordination with the Joint Staff requested that the Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) team use its deep bench of prior research, extensive network of experts, and ties to leading research institutions to inform critical aspects of the JROCM 068-19 Operations in the Information Environment DOTMLPF-P Change Recommendation (DCR). For this study, which is called Integrating Information in Joint Operations (IIJO), SMA will assess the ways in which the Joint Force can most effectively integrate information and influence into its activities across the competition-conflict continuum. The current SMA project, Integrating Information in Joint Operations (IIJO), builds on a strong foundation of prior SMA work on influence and information operations. The themes underlying the research reflect shifting priorities as SMA has responded to requests ranging from counterterrorism to deterrence to great power competition. However, the requirement to inform and influence actors and populations through effective, strategic communication remains consistent. This annotated bibliography comprises nearly 50 SMA studies and speaker series events in five areas related to the information environment: 1) bio-psycho-social drivers of instability, 2) messaging and counter-messaging, 3) competition and conflict, 4) influence, and 5) cyber considerations. The following section highlights the type of content that you can expect to discover in each of the five key areas related to information operations. You may also skip to Table 1 for a full list of relevant populations categorized by the five areas as well as relevant state and non-state actors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1118279
Entities
Organizations
- Joint Chiefs of Staff