Integrate to Win From Competition Through Conflict: Create a Joint Force Information Warfare Component Commander

Authors

Tam N. Pham, College of Maritime Operational Warfare, U.S. Naval War College
Walter A. Berbrick, War Gaming Department, Center for Naval Warfare Studies, U.S. Naval War College

Abstract

Τhroughout the history of warfare, militaries have sought advantages by conducting information warfare (IW) to affect the perception and behavior of adversaries. Advances in IW capabilities are increasing the reach, speed, and effectiveness by which individuals, organizations, and systems can collect, process, disseminate, or act on information—and deny adversaries the same. The United States is not the only power to recognize the importance of IW in achieving national objectives. Russia and China have made great strides in improving and employing their IW capabilities to offset U.S. joint (and allied combined) forces in competition and conflict. Russia’s and China’s ability to employ synchronized IW capabilities rapidly and coherently to gain information advantages across the operational environment has allowed them, in some cases, to seize the initiative or exploit the information environment to counter U.S. military superiority.

Recommended Citation

Tam N. Pham & Walter A. Berbrick, "Integrate to Win From Competition Through Conflict: Create a Joint Force Information Warfare Component Commander," Joint Force Quarterly 114 (3rd Quarter 2024), https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol114/iss2/22.