Information Pervades All Levels of War: A Study of Information Operations in Iraq

Abstract

According to U.S. Joint Military Doctrine, the central hypothesis of IO is exploiting the enemy s information and information systems, while protecting one s own. (JP 3-13) IO is a concept as old as warfare itself, but has attracted more attention in recent years due to leaps in information technology. Global Positioning System, data links, computer networks, and even the media represent just a few facets of this glittering gem. IO is ubiquitous and applies across all phases and ranges of military operations, and pervades all levels of war&tactical, operational and strategic, making it a nation s single most powerful weapon. Although used extensively throughout the history of warfare, nowhere else has IO served a more extensive role than in than in U.S. military actions in Iraq.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA424992

Entities

People

  • William Joseph Martin

Organizations

  • Air University Press

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Information Warfare
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Propaganda
  • Psychological Operations
  • Radar
  • Satellite Guided Weapons
  • Situational Awareness
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space