ATP 3-13.1 — The Conduct Of Information Operations (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 3-13.1 governs the conduct, analysis, synchronization, targeting, and assessment of information operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-13.1
- Title: THE CONDUCT OF INFORMATION OPERATIONS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 10/04/2018
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View ATP 3-13.1 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers information environment analysis, information-related capabilities, intelligence support, targeting integration, assessment, strategic roles, and training. It requires IO personnel to analyze and understand the information environment, synchronize capabilities, coordinate intelligence support, integrate IO into targeting, and assess IO within the operations assessment process.
Topics covered
- Information environment analysis
- Information-related capabilities
- Information operations synchronization
- Intelligence support to information operations
- Targeting integration
- Information operations assessment
- Army strategic roles
- IO training
Questions and answers
At what Army echelons does information operations support operations?
IO supports operations from company level to Army Service component command (ASCC) level and above; however, the conduct of IO differs at each level. (paragraph 1-5)
What are the two categories of information-related capabilities?
Two broad categories of IRCs exist: intrinsic and extrinsic. (paragraph 3-4)
What are intrinsic information-related capabilities?
Intrinsic IRCs are those capabilities internal to or embedded in an Army unit. (paragraph 3-4)
What are extrinsic information-related capabilities?
Extrinsic IRCs are those capabilities that exist outside the unit, such as those available at or through higher or other headquarters or that are joint, interagency, non-governmental, or belong to other unified action partners. (paragraph 3-4)
How often is the combined information overlay updated?
As such, it never becomes a final product; it is continually updated as new information arises and as time and staffing permits. (paragraph 2-51)