More Cowbell: A Case Study in System Dynamics for Information Operations

The following analysis deconstructs joint doctrine provided to the information operations planner for synchronizing their efforts with the overall Joint Planning Group. The analysis shows that while doctrine often calls for "more cowbell," seldom does it explain how to incorporate such mea...

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Published inAir & space power journal Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 20 - 35
Main Authors Atkins, Will, Cho, Donghyung, Yarroll, Sean
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Maxwell AFB Air Force Research Institute 22.06.2020
Air University Press
Subjects
Audiences
Case studies
Chinese foreign relations
Decision making
Diplomacy
Foreign policy
Information warfare
Management
Military aspects
Military deployment
Missile defense
Objectives
Planning
South Korean foreign relations
System dynamics
Systems analysis
United States foreign relations
United States
South Korea
China
United States > US
North Korea
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Summary:The following analysis deconstructs joint doctrine provided to the information operations planner for synchronizing their efforts with the overall Joint Planning Group. The analysis shows that while doctrine often calls for "more cowbell," seldom does it explain how to incorporate such measures into the overall plan. To develop an integrated, synchronized information operations plan, this analysis suggests a four-step process based on systems analysis to achieve unity of effort; gain synergies throughout the joint planning process; and avoid unintended consequences, information fratricide, and strategic surprise. Therefore, in addition to the proposed recommendations, several areas for further research related to joint planning and the integration of information operations into the planning process are also provided.
ISSN:1555-385X
1554-2505