INTRO TO PSYOPS AIYJ 001 01 PSTC Template

INTRO TO PSYOPS AIYJ 001. 01 PSTC Template designed by Maj Mc. Queen Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

AIM To provide candidates with an understanding of CF Psychological Operations. Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

REFERENCES • B-GJ-005 -313/FP-000 CF Psychological Operations Joint Doctrine • B-GJ-005 -300/FP-000 CF Operations Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

MAIN TEACHING POINTS • • Definition Types/Categories of PSYOPS Principles Factors CF PSYOPS Counter PSYOPS Capabilities Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

INTRODUCTION Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

DEFINE PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS Your definition is? . . . pour le soutien de la paix Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation

PSYOPS DEFINITION • Planned Psychological activities using methods of communications and other means directed to approved audiences in order to influence perceptions, attitudes and behaviours, affecting the achievement of political and military objectives. Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

BASIC AIMS OF PSYOPS • Weaken the will of the enemy • Reinforce friendly support • Gain the support of the uncommitted Effectiveness of PSYOPS is only limited by imagination of PSYOPS personnel, the will of the commander and the support of his staff. Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

PSYOPS TYPES Grey White PSYOPS Black PSYOPS Clearly No Falsely Indicated Source Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

PERCEPTION IS KEY Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

CATEGORIES OF PSYOPS • Strategic Psychological Operations (SPO) • Crisis Response Psychological Operations (CRPO) • Combat Psychological Operations (CPO) Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

STRATEGIC PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS (SPO) Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

CRISIS RESPONSE PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS (CRPO) Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

COMBAT PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS (CPO) "THE TALIBAN'S REIGN OF FEAR. . . " ". . . IS ABOUT TO END" Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

PRINCIPLES OF PSYOPS • Mission • Research and Evaluation • Empathy • Coordination • Timeliness • Acknowledgement of the source • Credibility Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

FACTORS AFFECTING PSYOPS • Selection of a Suitable Target Audience • Selection and Development of Credible Themes • Coordination of Operations • Timeliness Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

ROLE OF PSYOPS IN CF OPERATIONS • Shall not be conducted in peace, crisis or war unless approved by CDS • CF Planners must understand potential of PSYOPS • May only be conducted within constraints of Canadian laws and policy Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

DOCTRINAL ORBAT Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

CF PSYOPS OPERATORS OFFICERS/PLANNERS ANALYSTS PRODUCTION TACTICAL OPERATORS Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

PSYOPS CYCLE Product Testing Staffing and Approval Product Development Full production run Target Audience Analysis Planning Commander’s Intent Evaluation and MOE Delivery and Dissemination Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

DISSEMINATION METHODS • Visual • Audio-Visual Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

• VISUAL METHODS OF DISSEMINATION • Posters • Leaflets • Handbills • Newspapers • Billboards • Internet • Graffiti Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

METHODS OF DISSEMINATION AUDIO • Radio Broadcasts • Loudspeaker Operations • CDs • Rumour Campaigns Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

METHODS OF DISSEMINATION AUDIO VISUAL • Face to Face • Television • Movies • DVDs • Internet • Theatre and Concerts Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

COUNTER PSYOPS • The aim of Counter PSYOPS is to safeguard audiences from hostile messages or lessen their impact. Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

COUNTER PSYOPS ANALYSIS OF PROPAGANDA Sources Content Audience Media selection Effectiveness Are done using subjective and objective methods. Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

PSYOPS ACROSS THE OPERATIONAL SPECTRUM “Combat Multiplier; Peacetime Contributor” Peace Crisis ŸSECURITY ASSISTANCE ŸHUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE ŸPEACEKEEPING ŸCOUNTER-DRUG OPERATIONS ŸCOMBINED EXERCISES Conflict • NON-COMBATANT EVACUATION OPERATIONS • INSURGENCY • COUNTERINSURGENCY • CONVENTIONAL WAR • INFORMATION WARFARE Stability Support • RESTORE ORDER • MINE AWARENESS • MIL PRESENCE • CIVIL SUPPORT Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

CF CAPABILITIES MILITARY OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR (MOOTW) • Modify the behaviour of selected TAs toward CF and coalition capabilities • Support the goals of CF, coalition or UN operations • Promote the ability of the host nation (HN) to defend itself • Avoid the employment of additional combat forces Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

CF CAPABILITIES MILITARY OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR (MOOTW) • Reduce the period of confrontation • Inform civilian population and refugees • Enhance the political, military, economic and informational elements of national power Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

CF CAPABILITIES PSYOPS IN SUPPORT OF WARFIGHTING • Arouse foreign public opinion or political pressures for or against a military op • Influence the development of adversary strategy and tactics • Amplify economic and other non-violent forms of sanctions against an adversary • Undermine confidence in the adversary leadership Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

CF CAPABILITIES • • PSYOPS IN SUPPORT OF WARFIGHTING Lower the morale and combat efficiency of adversary soldiers Increase the psychological impact of CF and coalition combat power Support military deception and security ops Counter hostile foreign PSYOPS efforts Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

NAVY/AIRFORCE Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

PERCEPTION VS EFFECT Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix

QUESTIONS PSTC Template designed by Maj Mc. Queen Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix