Information operations planning / Patrick D. Allen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, Patrick D.

Series:

Artech House information warfare library.

Artech House information warfare library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Information warfare.

Information warfare--United States.

Military planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Artech House, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Information operations involve the use of military information and how it is gathered, manipulated, and fused. It includes such critical functions as intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control, communications, and precision navigation. Separating myth from reality, this authoritative resource provides military professionals with a current and comprehensive understanding of information warfare operations planning, including offensive, defensive, and influence operations. The book identifies the features of information operations that differ from traditional military operations and reveals why this discipline is more important now than ever before. Professionals discover new planning tools that have been brought together under a single platform to become the next Information Operations Planning Tool for the U.S. Department of Defense. Additionally, the book defines identifies new threats and opportunities, and explains why the U.S. is not yet winning the war for the minds. Publisher abstract.

Contents:

Information Operations Planning; Contents v; Foreword xv; Part I Information Operations Planning Context; 1 Information Operations and Its Role in Security and Conflict 3; 2 The Increasing Importance of IO in Military Operations 25; 3 Characteristics of IO Planning 37; Part II The IO Planning Process and Tools; 4 Categories of IO Planning 57; 5 Planning Methodologies and Technologies for Attack Missions in IO 73; 6 Planning Methodologies and Technologies for Influence Missions in IO 109; 7 Planning Methodologies and Technologies for Defense Missions in IO 133

8 Monitoring and Replanning During Execution 1559 Planning Tools and Technologies 181; 10 Planning for IO Logistics, Training, and Acquisition 223; Part III The Future of IO Planning; 11 The Future of Information Conflict 257; 12 Planning for Success in a New Age 283; Appendix IO Attack Desired Effects Definitions 307; List of Leading Quote References 313; About the Author 315; Index 317

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-58053-523-2

OCLC:

437208187