Information Operations and Warfare

Catalog description

This course analyzes information warfare and information operations from theory to practice. It starts with a introduction to information warfare (IW) and then moves directly into influence operations. Close attention is paid to all aspects of IW, but especially social media operations, cyber-enabled influence operations, command and control operations, and electronic warfare. Special emphasis is placed upon how IW fits within kinetic conflict, the connection between intelligence and influence operations, and IW’s connection to cyber operations. Finally, this course examines U.S. policy and doctrine according to the literature and juxtaposed to U.S. adversaries, especially China and Russia. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Seminar Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.