Information Operation

In this discussion, two Army colonels delve into the concept of information operations, explaining how they are strategic plans designed to influence public opinion and achieve specific goals, such as overthrowing a government. They compare information operations to kinetic operations, emphasizing that the former aims to shape messages rather than using force. The colonels discuss the difficulty of executing such operations in the United States, citing the loyalty of the military, the prevalence of firearms among citizens, and the decentralized nature of law enforcement as factors that make a coup nearly impossible. They also touch on the challenges of executing information operations when the public is aware of them, referencing the 2016 Trump Russia collusion hoax as an example of a failed attempt. The conversation highlights the importance of vigilance and the resilience of democratic institutions against such threats.