Ch. 1: Information Operations Overview

The effort to plan and synchronize information-related capabilities to gain advantages, typically through a commander-led staff process.

The practical implementation of the IO plan, involving the deployment and use of Information-Related Capabilities (IRC) to achieve desired effects.

The process of evaluating whether the intended effects of IO were achieved and adjusting future activities as needed.

The officer responsible for managing and coordinating a unit's Information Operations (IO).

A group of specialists dedicated to planning and managing a unit's Information Operations (IO), typically including representatives from different functional areas involved.

Supporting joint force missions by either being directly tasked or by developing a specific IO plan aligned with the Army or land component's objectives.

The coordination and synchronization of information-related actions across different military services working together.

These operations are recurring military activities that aim to build and maintain positive relationships with other countries and domestic authorities.

This process ensures all service-specific information related components work together effectively to achieve a unified goal in the information environment.

A group or team that provides guidance and recommendations for information operations, often working across different branches of the military.

This board is crucial for planning and coordinating the use of intelligence and information across military operations.

This capability provided by J-39 ensures all service-specific information related components work together effectively to achieve a unified goal in support of the joint force.

This refers to the diverse range of operations that military forces may conduct, from peacetime engagements to full-scale conflict.

These operations are short-term and focused on responding to emergencies or specific situations.

These are complex operations that involve large-scale military forces and are likely to be sustained over a long period.

All military operations, even those focused on physical aspects, have an impact on the information environment. This includes influencing perceptions, shaping narratives, and managing the flow of information.

It refers to the use of military capabilities to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp adversarial information and communication systems, including their networks and critical infrastructure.

These operations use military capabilities to conduct non-kinetic warfare against an adversary's electromagnetic spectrum, using methods such as jamming, spoofing, or deceiving enemy sensors.

This involves coordinating communication strategies to ensure they align with the commander's overall plan, ensuring a clear message and consistent narrative across different channels.

These operations involve using military capabilities to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp adversary space systems, such as satellites or space launch vehicles.

These operations involve employing specialized technical skills and equipment to achieve specific mission objectives. This can include reconnaissance, surveillance, and other clandestine activities.

This refers to the communication of information and coordinating activities between military and civilian authorities, often taking place in foreign countries.

Military operations have a defined structure that progresses through various stages, from initial planning to final post-conflict activities.