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Sun Tzu
by Ryan Clow
Introduction
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PSYCHOLOGICAL
OPERATIONS:
THE NEED TO
UNDERSTAND THE
PSYCHOLOGICAL
PLANE OF WARFARE
Background
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CWM 19730004-040
CWM 19790385-151
Propaganda was a key Psychological Warfare instrument of both the Allied and the Axis powers
during the Second World War, as embodied in the following propaganda posters
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CWM 19710132-007
CWM 19710135-079
CWM 19720121-015
CWM 19810934-002
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Psychological Operations
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P h o t o g r a p h VA 0 0 1 4 6 7 D o u g l a s P i k e C o l l e c t i o n , T h e V i e t n a m A r c h i v e , Te x a s Te c h U n i v e r s i t y
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Measures of Effectiveness
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...rigorous and
iterative MOEs
are critical in
demonstrating
ongoing effectiveness
to the military
chain of command.
Qualitative
Measures.
Techniques
such as focus groups are invaluable
to complement quantitative measures.
While a poll may provide a statistical indication
that a certain opinion exists, a focus group can
provide the opportunity to delve into why trends
exist. Focus groups are also excellent tools since
they are generally less resource-intensive; using
a representative sampling means that valid
conclusions can be drawn from a much smaller
group. However, qualitative measures are not
without their own biases that can include language
barriers, personality conflicts, and the trepidation
of the respondents whereby they answer as
they feel the administrator wishes them to
do, particularly if the administrator is wearing
a uniform and carrying a gun. Simple solutions
exist to limit the shortcomings, such as using
local employees, interpreters, and controlled
settings such as being kept away from the prying
eyes of peers.
Conclusion
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