[IP] [Politics] Integration of Psy-Ops & Public Affairs in Iraq
James Basfords book also deals with this
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From: Eric Gross <e@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: December 1, 2004 9:21:57 AM EST
To: farber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Integration of Psy-Ops & Public Affairs in Iraq
The neocons now want to (and are) feed us exactly the same "news" that
they are trying to feed to the "insurgents"
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-
warinfo1dec01,0,321180.story?coll=la-home-headlines
e.
PR Meets Psy-Ops in War on Terror
The use of misleading information as a military tool sparks debate in
the Pentagon. Critics say the practice puts credibility at stake.
WASHINGTON On the evening of Oct. 14, a young Marine spokesman near
Fallouja appeared on CNN and made a dramatic announcement.
"Troops crossed the line of departure," 1st Lt. Lyle Gilbert declared,
using a common military expression signaling the start of a major
campaign. "It's going to be a long night." CNN, which had been alerted
to expect a major news development, reported that the long-awaited
offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Fallouja had begun.
In fact, the Fallouja offensive would not kick off for another three
weeks. Gilbert's carefully worded announcement was an elaborate
psychological operation or "psy-op" intended to dupe insurgents in
Fallouja and allow U.S. commanders to see how guerrillas would react if
they believed U.S. troops were entering the city, according to several
Pentagon officials.
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