Social Media Strategies for the United States Armed Forces: An Israeli Case Study
Abstract
Israel gained widespread attention for its use of social media during Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012. This episode demonstrates Israel's emphasis on strategic communication and social media. Despite multiple recommendations for change, the US military seems to be far behind Israel in adapting to the new media environment. Doctrinal change creates operational uncertainty, which is why most militaries resist innovation unless they are forced to by military failure or civilian intervention. In the US, these factors are absent, which indicates that the US is unlikely to change its approach to social media.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 03, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA601714
Entities
People
- Marcus A. Cunningham
Organizations
- Marine Corps University