Effects of Information Operations on Nonlinear Force Structures

Abstract

This paper will address the advent of information operations and its effect on how the military will operate in the future. The goal is to highlight the need to aggressively pursue the execution of information operations' strategy and doctrine. Wrapped in this is the requirement to fix responsibility, clarify terms and understanding of 10, and find creative ways of responding to this new order of business. This may mean a whole new way of thinking that may alter our force structure to be more responsive to a threat. This paper also introduces the theory of nonlinearity and its effect on information operations. Leadership, innovation, and flexibility of task organization are essential to the success in Army operations. Future force designers must look at each mission uniquely and apply the right size and type of forces to meet the threat. This means units deploying in non-traditional ways; thus, the challenge of providing smooth, reliable information operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 20, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363159

Entities

People

  • Susan S. Lawrence

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Communication Channels
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Communications
  • Electronic Mail
  • Force Structure
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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