Operation FORTITUDE 2035: The Role of Deception in Future War

Abstract

This paper argues that in light of great power competition, operational deception offers a proven path toward mitigating riskassociated with the erosion of US technological superiority through 2035. To support this argument, the paper analyzesthree historical operational deceptions from the 20th century using a framework developed by the Central IntelligenceAgency to illuminate common deception characteristics. The feasibility of targeting these characteristics in the futureoperating environment is then analyzed, concluding that it will be possible. Five recommendations then follow for improvingthe joint force's ability to create operational deceptions during great power competition and conflict.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 28, 2019
Accession Number
AD1179204

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