Joint Task Force - Information Operations (JTF-IO): Should One Exist?

Abstract

Joint Publication 3-13, Joint Doctrine for Information Operations was published in 1998 to provide guidance on conducting joint information operations. This paper will demonstrate that this doctrine did not provide sufficient detail with respect to IO organization as evidenced by IO difficulties encountered during recent conflicts. In addition, current doctrine does not provide sufficient guidance on component IO tasking. Based on analysis of recent conflicts with respect to IO, creation of a Joint Task Force-Information Operations (JTF-IO) is warranted to provide component level control, direction and authority to conduct IO throughout the joint task force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 2005
Accession Number
ADA463384

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People

  • Patrick J. Bohan

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Operations
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Operations
  • Task Forces
  • War Colleges

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