Valuing Psychological Operations

Psychological Operations—targeting not just the physical capabilities of an opponent but the psychological dimensions as well—is a key military consideration. The direct and almost instantaneous communication available with today's technology provides an even greater potential for exploiting th...

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Published in:Military operations research (Alexandria, Va.) Va.), 2001-03, Vol.6 (2), p.45-65
Main Authors: Kerchner, Philip M., Deckro, Richard F., Kloeber, Jack M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Air forces
Intelligence
Military air facilities
Military doctrines
Military operations
Modeling
Operations research
Radio broadcasting
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Summary:Psychological Operations—targeting not just the physical capabilities of an opponent but the psychological dimensions as well—is a key military consideration. The direct and almost instantaneous communication available with today's technology provides an even greater potential for exploiting the vulnerabilities and susceptibilities of the mind and will of the adversary. This effort develops a model for evaluating PSYOP products using multi-objective decision analysis and Value Focused Thinking. The model allows the Psychological Operations Detachment Commander to quantify the potential of proposed PSYOP products in meeting the psychological objectives.
ISSN:1082-5983
2163-2758
DOI:10.5711/morj.6.2.45