Integrating Information Operations as a Joint Function

Abstract

Information operations (IO) are comprised of core, supporting, and related capabilities, which are currently divided among the six operational joint functions. These unique IO capabilities are often employed piecemeal or are planned as add-ons to courses of action in operational planning. The lack of true integration of IO at the operational level of planning often results in relinquishing the initiative to adversaries in the information environment. This paper proposes elevating information operations to the status of a joint function equal in importance and power as command and control, intelligence, fires, movement and maneuver, protection, and sustainment. It further demonstrates that IO is at the heart of developing Joint Operating Concepts and future strategies, applies across the range of military operations, and a Joint Force Commander can utilize IO to weave threads of U.S. legitimacy and credibility across all the phases of an Operational Plan.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 23, 2008
Accession Number
ADA484454

Entities

People

  • Christopher Claus

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Environment
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Information Operations
  • Maneuvers
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Strategic Communications
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control