tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841819670822716434.post2949641097060407385..comments2023-11-29T16:57:15.811-08:00Comments on PSYOP Regimental Blog: Smith-Mundt Modernization Proposed For Department of StateLawrence Dietzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04048092221343162724noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841819670822716434.post-80980273340575703052012-06-04T14:22:07.035-07:002012-06-04T14:22:07.035-07:00And while all that is fine and dandy, the answer i...And while all that is fine and dandy, the answer is not to further blur the lines between PAO and PO, but to give PAO the capacity to work in a tactical environment. <br /><br />The fact is, units outside of PO have Loudspeakers - LRADs and Bullhorns are all over the place. <br /><br />PAO should be creating the capability to reach domestic audiences in times of distress.<br /><br />Or simply create the ability to task org PO to PAO for the express purpose.<br /><br />The lines relegating PSYOP away from PAO need to be harder and clearer, if we are going to remain relevant and effective as we move further into the 21st c.Voodoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841819670822716434.post-54177623293424103722012-05-30T16:18:33.231-07:002012-05-30T16:18:33.231-07:00CAIS is an acronym without need. All we had to say...CAIS is an acronym without need. All we had to say was MISO can disseminate public information in support of domestic operations. Public information is a doctrinally defined term that did not need another acronym to satisfy our need to be special.<br /><br />Support to military = MISO/PSYOP<br />Support to embassy = DSPD<br />Support to conus agencies = Public InformationSoldier-Cynicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841819670822716434.post-29545990068547888682012-05-30T08:40:09.625-07:002012-05-30T08:40:09.625-07:00MISO capabilities can be used to disseminate publi...MISO capabilities can be used to disseminate public information (not to conduct MISO) in support of designated lead Federal departments or agencies responding to natural disasters or security crises within the United States and its territories. It is known as Civil Authority Information Support (CAIS).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com