The Holistic Targeting (HOT) Methodology as the Means to Improve Information Operations (IO) Target Development and Prioritization
Abstract
The Joint Publication 3-13 Information Operations (IO) states that both IO planning and targeting should be fully integrated with all joint planning and targeting efforts. However, this thesis research with IO Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on IO targeting and practice suggests the existence of a fracture in the integration process. The most challenging doctrinal, technical, and practical integration challenge stems from the second phase of the Joint Targeting Cycle: Target Development & Prioritization. In response to this challenge, this study proposes five recommendations to enhance IO integration into the Joint Targeting Cycle: the use of interim IO Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual (JMEM) techniques to better forecast cognitive effects, the adoption of the Measure of Worth (MOW) model to assess IO effects, the HOT methodology to develop and prioritize IO targets, the use of compendium software facilitate targeting problem understanding and the network analysis tool, Palantir, as an efficient and tailored semi-automated means to holistically prioritize and develop targets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA488618
Entities
People
- Christopher S. Ieva
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School