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DOD Directive S-3600.1 – Information Operation (IO), December 9, 1996<\/a> [13 Pages, 4MB]<\/p>\nThis Directive reissues reference ( a ) to update IO and Information Warfare (IW) policy, definition, and responsibilities within the Department of Defense.<\/p>\n
The Department of Defense must be prepared for missions from peace to war to include military operations other than war (MOOTW) , such as peace -keeping and humanitarian operations, opposed by a wide range of adversaries including State and non – State actors. To meet this challenge, DoD activities shall be organized, trained, equipped, and supported to plan and execute IO . The goal of IO is to secure peacetime national security objectives , deter conflict, protect DoD information and information systems, and to shape the information environment. If deterrence fails, I seek to achieve U.S. information superiority to attain specific objectives against potential adversaries in time of crisis and \/ or conflict. The goal of IO is co promote freedom of action for U.S. forces while hindering adversary efforts.<\/p>\n
DOD Directive S-3600.1 – Information Operation (IO), December 9, 1996<\/a> [13 Pages, 4MB]<\/p>\n