Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix INTRO TO PSYOPS AIYJ PSTC Template designed by Maj McQueen

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 /FP-000 CF Psychological Operations Joint Doctrine B-GJ /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 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 Your definition is?... DEFINE PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS

Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix 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 White PSYOPS Clearly Indicated Source Black PSYOPS Falsely Indicated Source Grey PSYOPS No 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 " THE TALIBAN'S REIGN OF FEAR..." COMBAT PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS (CPO) "...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 PRODUCTION ANALYSTS TACTICAL OPERATORS OFFICERS/PLANNERS

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

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

Peace Support Training Centre / Centre de formation pour le soutien de la paix METHODS OF DISSEMINATION VISUAL 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 “Combat Multiplier; Peacetime Contributor” Peace Crisis Conflict StabilitySupport  SECURITY ASSISTANCE  HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE  PEACEKEEPING  COUNTER-DRUG OPERATIONS  COMBINED EXERCISES NON-COMBATANT EVACUATION OPERATIONS INSURGENCY COUNTERINSURGENCY CONVENTIONAL WAR INFORMATION WARFARE RESTORE ORDER MINE AWARENESS MIL PRESENCE CIVIL SUPPORT PSYOPS ACROSS THE OPERATIONAL SPECTRUM

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 McQueen