Information Operations: A Research Aid Includes Coverage of: Information Warfare, Information Assurance, and Infrastructure Protection.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide an aid for researchers engaged in studying aspects of military Information Operations; 10 includes subelement of Information Warfare, Information Superiority, and Information Assurance. These topics are also associated with National Critical Infrastructure Protection. The document sets forth an annotated bibliography of research material arranged by principal subject areas (e.g., Information Operations, Defensive Information Operations, National Policy, Technology) believed to be of most value to new analysts of this field. Also included are the results of interviews conducted with several nationally recognized experts in an attempt to elicit main themes and suggestions for improvement. In view of the explosion of new terms, concepts, and taxonomies in the information field, this document is believed to provide an excellent starting point for identifying issues and options, as well as applicable policy and implementation publications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA338452

Entities

People

  • Jaime V. Gray
  • John L. Gerrity
  • John W. Barnett
  • Robert D. Turner
  • William J. Barlow

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Applications
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.