Table of Contents: Module A: Mediate a Dispute Negotiate an Agreement Communicate through an Interpreter Brief a Supported Commander Establish Linkup with Supported Commander Analyze Propaganda Module A Practical Exercises Mediate a Dispute Negotiate an Agreement Communicate through an Interpreter Brief a Supported Commander Establish Linkup with Supported Commander Analyze Propaganda Module B: Adjustments to Culture Characteristics and Components to Culture Comparison of Types of Culture Cultural Elements of Communication Theory Cultural Literacy and Competency Islamic Culture Islamic History Islamic Religious Divisions Laws and Principles of Human Behavior Radicalization of Islam Tenets of Islam The Qur’an and other Islam Texts Module B Practical Exercises Adjustments to Culture Characteristics and Components to Culture Comparison of Types of Culture Cultural Elements of Communication Theory Cultural Literacy and Competency Islamic Culture Islamic History Islamic Religious Divisions Laws and Principles of Human Behavior Radicalization of Islam Tenets of Islam The Qur’an and other Islam Texts Module C: Introduction to System of Systems Analysis Physical Environment Social System Political System National Security System Economic System Information System Infrastructure and Technology Module C Practical Exercises Introduction to System of Systems Analysis Physical Environment Social System Political System National Security System Economic System Information System Infrastructure and Technology Module D: Gather PSYOP relevant Information Series Development Target Audience Analysis Develop Supporting PSYOP Objective Develop Product Action Concept Ph IV Design Visual Product Prototype Design Audio Product Prototype Design Audio Visual Product Prototype Test Products and Actions Module D Practical Exercises Gather PSYOP relevant Information Series Development Target Audience Analysis Develop Supporting PSYOP Objective Develop Product Action Concept Ph IV Design Visual Product Prototype Design Audio Product Prototype Design Audio Visual Product Prototype Test Products and Actions

Long considered to be the standard reference work in this area, this three-volume set describes more than 8,000 courses offered between January 1990 and the present by various service branches and the Department of Defense. Long considered to be the standard reference work in this area this three-volume set describes more than 8,000 courses offered between January 1990 and the present by various service branches and the Department of Defense.

Written as a Top Secret US Army procedural manual and released under the Freedom of Information act this manual describes the step-by-step process recommended to control and contain the minds of the enemy and the general public alike. Within these pages you will read in complete detailed the Mission of PSYOP as well as PSYOP Roles, Policies and Strategies and Core Tasks. Also included are the logistics and communication procedures used to insure the "right" people get the "right" information.

Jerry Thigpen's study on the history of the Combat Talon is the first effort to tell the story of this wonderfully capable machine. This weapons system has performed virtually every imaginable tactical event in the spectrum of conflict and by any measure is the most versatile C-130 derivative ever produced. First modified and sent to Southeast Asia (SEA) in 1966 to replace theater unconventional warfare (UW) assets that were limited in both lift capability and speed the Talon I quickly adapted to theater UW tasking including infiltration and resupply and psychological warfare operations into North Vietnam. After spending four years in SEA and maturing into a highly respected UW weapons system the Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) chose the Combat Talon to lead the night low-level raid on the North Vietnamese prison camp at Son Tay. Despite the outcome of the operation the Talon I cemented its reputation as the weapons system of choice for long-range clandestine operations. In the period following the Vietnam War United States Air Force (USAF) special operations gradually lost its political and financial support which was graphically demonstrated in the failed Desert One mission into Iran. Thanks to congressional supporters like Earl Hutto of Florida and Dan Daniel of Virginia funds for aircraft upgrades and military construction projects materialized to meet the ever-increasing threat to our nation. Under the leadership of such committed hard-driven officers as Brenci Uttaro Ferkes Meller and Thigpen the crew force became the most disciplined in our Air Force. It was capable of penetrating hostile airspace at night in a low-level mountainous environment covertly to execute any number of unconventional warfare missions.

"The purpose of this book is to share Army special operations soldier stories with the general American public to show them what various elements accomplished during the war to drive the Taliban from power and to destroy al-Qaeda and Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan as part of the global war on terrorism. The purpose of the book is not to resolve Army special operations doctrinal issues, to clarify or update military definitions, or to be the 'definitive' history of the continuing unconventional war in Afghanistan. The purpose is to demonstrate how the war to drive the Taliban from power, help the Afghan people, and assist the Afghan Interim Authority (AIA) rebuild the country afterward was successfully accomplished by majors, captains, warrant officers, and sergeants on tactical teams and aircrews at the lowest levels ... This historical project is not intended to be the definitive study of the war in Afghanistan. It is a 'snapshot' of the war from 11 September 2001 until the middle of May 2002"--Page xv.