Roles and Functions of Information Operations in Operations Planning

Abstract

Information Operations, just like other staff functions, play an important role in the Operations Planning Process, which can be understood better by examining the different versions of definitions, comparing the dispositions of the function in different staff structures and presenting the concept of effect based approach. During the Operations Planning Process the role of this staff function is to analyze, plan and assess information activities to achieve objectives, while integrating other experts in different working groups. Information Operations is represented in the Operations Planning Group and other working groups during the whole process of operations planning.