Operational Deception: The Key to Victory.

Abstract

This paper examines operational deception as the key to victory for the operational level commander. With shrinking military resources, commanders must continually use all tools available to shape the battlefield to allow the opportunity for victory by the tactical commanders--operational deception is one of those key force multipliers. The paper discusses what operational deception is and reviews two cases (Fortitude in World War II and Hail Mary in Desert Storm) using maxims developed by the Central Intelligence Agency. A discussion of the planning-process follows along with a look at lessons learned for future operational commanders.... Deception, Maxims, Fortitude, Hail Mary, Desert Storm.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1993
Accession Number
ADA266561

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  • John B. Perroni Jr

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  • Naval War College

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  • Air Force
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  • Case Studies
  • Classification
  • Deception
  • Governments
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  • Lessons Learned
  • National Security
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  • Second World War
  • Security
  • United States
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  • War
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  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies