Information Operations (IO) Organizational Design and Procedures

Multi National Force (MNF) operations recognize the existence of shared national interests in a specific geographic region. Furthermore, MNF operations seek to standardize some basic concepts and processes that will promote habits of cooperation, increased dialogue, and provide for baseline Coalition/Combined Task Force (CCTF) operational concepts. This thesis and its' recommendation for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) are aimed at improving interoperability and CCTF operational readiness. The SOP will focus on the spectrum of Information Operations (10) with regards to Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) and Small Scale Contingencies (SSC) during MNF operations. First, existing doctrine and cases will be analyzed to develop a foundation for this study. This thesis will seek to identify the existing 10 procedures to be utilized during MNF operations. Next, exercise observations and lessons learned reviews serve as the basis for 10 SOP Annex development to support the MNF SOP.Naval Postgraduate School Monterey CA is the author of 'Information Operations (IO) Organizational Design and Procedures', published 2004 under ISBN 9781423514930 and ISBN 1423514939.