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This course is the study and analysis of the Information Age and its impact on the nature of conflict and military operations. Students examine the fundamental concepts of military information operations, its various dimensions and interpretations, and possible application by military forces. Emphasis is on the base knowledge and conceptual framework required to understand current and future trends in the use of information as a military capability. Students study the views of the United States as well as that of peers, the Chinese and Russians. A short study is included on the conduct of several recent information operations.
| Book Title: | Strategic Appraisal: The Changing Role of Information in Warfare-E-book link provided inside classroom | |
| ISBN: | 0833026631 | |
| Publication Info: | Santa Monica, CA: The Rand Corporation, 1999. | |
| Author: | Khalilzad, Zalmay | |
| Unit Cost: | $60.00 | |
| Book Title: | In Athena's Camp: Preparing for Conflict in the Information Age-E-book link provided in the classroom. | |
| ISBN: | 0833025147 | |
| Publication Info: | Santa Monica, CA: RAND, 1997 | |
| Author: | Arquilla, John | |
| Unit Cost: | $33.25 | |
| Book Title: | Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available online and the location/access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice. | |
| ISBN: | Online Text Note | |
| Publication Info: | N/A | |
| Author: | N/A | |
| Unit Cost: | N/A | |
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