US Army Considers Trim to PsyOps in Face of Foreign Influence Surge
The US Army is reportedly considering cutting info-warfare units, signaling a significant shift in modern warfare strategy.
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Israel Leaflet Campaign in Syria Warning Them to Stay Away From Iranian Bases
Israel launched a leaflet campaign designed to the civilian casualties from a string of airstrikes targeting Iranian bases inside Syria.
January 3, 1990, “Judgement Day”: Manuel Noriega Surrenders to the US
While the U.S. Government did exert political pressure on Noriega, it was a Psychological Operation, or PSYOP, that finally broke his spirit.
Section 230 is About Money and Influence, Not Free Speech
Section 230 is shrouded in talk of accountability, censorship and free speech. The truth is not nearly that simple.
Help keep Army Special Operations history alive
De Oppresso Liber – To Free the Oppressed Known as the quiet professionals, the Green Berets have been “freeing the oppressed” all over the world, for decades. Their extraordinary contributions in Vietnam alone, serve to remind us of their uniqueness as the ONLY presidentially appointed unit. Now, the Special Forces’ legacy is desperately calling upon […]
The Special Operations argument for a Civil Affairs tab
Symbols are important. Civilizations, organizations, corporations, and even an individual’s identity are built on and around symbols. They communicate values, demonstrate principles, express aspirations, declare intentions, assert purpose, affirm origins, and galvanize solidarity. Symbols are powerful because they instill pride, evoke camaraderie, and spur individuals to strive harder in their pursuits. The proud graduates of […]
Russia & China employ disinformation to degrade US democracy
This article seeks to explore the concept of disinformation, its impact on current events, and how average citizens can be cognizant of, recognize, and learn to avoid its harmful effects. Specifically, we will discuss the growing trend of state-sponsored disinformation campaigns, their goals, and several recent examples of them. This is an expansive and incredibly […]
Do’s and Don’ts for being a Republican or Democrat in the military
The below guidance is factual; however, the examples and stylized commentary belong to the writer and do not express the sentiments of the Department of Defense. This guidance is meant for Title 10 service members only as certain details differ for elements under other areas of the U.S. Code. Have you ever been unsure about […]
Army Special Operations Command closes museum and stirs controversy
”With the arrival of a new year, part of a new command vision will soon take place in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) footprint. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command initiated a plan to reinvigorate the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum” Whenever a command issues a statement like that, most […]
The History of U.S. Psychological Operations: World War 2
In part two, we discussed America’s entry in the “Great War” and the need for propaganda on both the enemy and domestic home front. The Great War was perhaps the first use of what we define as Psychological Operations in a modern sense. But with the Armistice taking effect on November 11, 1918, both the […]
The History of US Psychological Operations: World War One
In part one, we reviewed the basic definition of Psychological Operations and its relations to standard propaganda. Psychological Operations is actually a relatively modern concept but had roots long before the advent of the 20th century. The United States government and military, with a few exceptions, did not effectively utilize propaganda or public relations during […]
