Information Operations: Is the Army Doing Enough?
Abstract
For ten years the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Army have addressed information operations. Over the centuries militaries have conducted operations we today call information operations. In many respects the United States is the most prolific user of information operations while simultaneously it is most susceptible to them. For the U.S. to remain a world superpower and to ensure national security it must be preeminent in information operations. The Army, as a leader in information operations and a significant member of the national security establishment, must continue to improve its information operations capabilities. The Army's execution of information operations must and will tremendously reduce the potential for the United States to be strategically disadvantaged and should contribute significantly to its strategic advantage. United States Armed Forces will conduct operations under conditions of information superiority. Historically, the Army has conducted operations that today are considered information operations. This paper asks the question, is the Army doing enough to ensure its necessary and appropriate contribution in information operations? It provides background on DOD And Army information operations development and identifies shortfalls in current Army doctrine and training. The discussion ends with recommendations for improvements to the shortfalls identified.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389747
Entities
People
- Charles M. Borg
Organizations
- United States Army War College