Influence Operations and the Human Domain

Abstract

Lieutenant Colonel Edward M. Lopacienski (USA) and Major Thomas Scanzillo (USA) are the authors of this case study, which developed out of research papers from the U.S. Naval War College and Naval Postgraduate School. The case study addresses a common problem: how to influence the human domain - a local population - as part of a strategic plan. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command strategic document ARSOF 2022 places particular emphasis on the human domain, which is amplified in this case study. As the authors argue, successful influence operations such as those carried out in support of the strategic aims of Joint Special Operations Task Force -Philippines (JSOTF-P) between 2004-2008 can undermine support for an adversary, disrupt their operations and strategies, prevent recruitment and logistical support, and ensure that the adversary does not receive sanctuary and support in the future. Moreover, as new threats from armed groups continue to emerge around the world, there is a strong demand signal for in-depth analysis of successful influence operations from a variety of cases, including JSOTF-P.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1147706

Entities

People

  • Edward M. Lopacienski
  • Thomas M. Scanzillo

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Counterinsurgency
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Geography
  • Information Operations
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Operations
  • Students
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Text Messaging
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.