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[Politics] Integration of Psy-Ops & Public Affairs in Iraq
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 11:47:10 -0500
James Basfords book also deals with this Begin forwarded message: From: Eric Gross <e () ericgross com> Date: December 1, 2004 9:21:57 AM EST To: farber () cis upenn edu Subject: Integration of Psy-Ops & Public Affairs in IraqThe 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 TerrorThe 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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