Information Operations Planning

by Patrick D Allen

Overview

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. This authoritative resource provides military professionals with a current and comprehensive understanding of information warfare operations planning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580535175
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/28/2006
Series:	Artech House Information Warfare Library
Pages:	323
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Patrick D. Allen is senior lead systems engineer at General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University. Dr. Allen holds an M.S. in operations research from the University of California, Berkeley, an M.S.S. from Army War College, and a Ph.D. in operations research and mineral economics from the Colorado School of Mines.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Information Operations Planning - Information Operations and Its Role in Security and Conflict. The Increasing Importance of IO in Military Operations. Characteristics of IO Planning. Section 2: The IO Planning Process - Categories of IO Planning. Planning Methodologies and Technologies for Attack Missions in IO. Planning Methodologies and Technologies for Influence Missions in IO. Planning Methodologies and Technologies for Defense Missions in IO. Monitoring and Replacing During Execution. Planning Tools and Technologies. Planning for IO Logistics, Training and Acquisition. Section 3: The Future of IO Planning - The Future of Information Conflict. Planning for Succeeding in a New Age.