Operational Deception: A Timeless Tool of the Operational Commander.

Abstract

This paper examines operational deception (OPDEC) as a timeless ingredient for victory. The paper explains what OPDEC is and covers the six basic principles for successful deception operations as outlined by JCS Publication 3-58. Using those six principles as a framework, it compares two highly successful deception case studies-- Operation Fortitude South (1944) and the Six Day War (1967). The paper illustrates that, though the scenarios of the two deception operations were very different, the principles for success were the same. It then addresses some key OPDEC challenges and their relevance for today's operational commanders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 1995
Accession Number
ADA293799

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  • Timothy J. Neumann

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  • Naval War College

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  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Air Defense
  • Case Studies
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Defense Systems
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  • International Relations
  • Military Operations
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  • Reconnaissance
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Task Forces
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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