There is no doubt that the terrorist is today’s enemy. The
global violence stretching from Paris to San Bernadino, CA is proof positive of
this. Modern day PSYOP has proven generally ineffective in dealing with this
amorphous and ruthless enemy.
We all quote the adage “We’re always ready to fight the last
war.” How can we approach PSYOP for Counter-Terrorism?
Consider the following:
“Measuring the
effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts requires detailed problem analysis to
quantify the specific behavioral problem sets and to identify the
enablers (i.e., conditions, who is doing what, etc.) The goal is to gain a better understanding of the
problem, so precise solutions (both preventions and interventions)
can be developed for implementation. Program goals that are measurable
end-states help assess the
impact the program is intended to have, while supporting PSYOP objectives focus
on the measurable means to attain them. Series objectives
provide the comprehensive strategies necessary to achieve the
goals and objectives by focusing on the knowledge, belief and intermediate
behaviors required from each of the identified target audiences”
The author is a rare
combination: PSYOPer and Scholar. MAJ Seese’s work, like that of COL (R) Al
Paddock, COL, (R) Bob Schoenhaus and others can provide food for thought as we
move through the 21st century.
Check out: https://independent.academia.edu/GregSeese
There is a crying need
for independent research and analysis in the PSYOP community. It would be
appropriate for the “Schoolhouse” (JFK Special Warfare Center and School) to
act as a catalyst, sponsor and repository for this needed research.
Reader input on ways we
can expand our intellectual horizons in these challenging times is very much
appreciated.
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