FM 3-13 — Information Operations
FM 3-13 governs the integration and conduct of information operations across the operations process and information environment.
- Publication number: FM 3-13
- Title: INFORMATION OPERATIONS
- Date: 12/06/2016
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It describes planning, preparation, execution, targeting integration, assessment, and brigade-and-below operations. It also addresses operational and information environments, roles and organizations, decisive action, combat power, and synchronization of information-related capabilities.
Applies to: FM 3-13 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Operational and information environments
- Information-related capabilities
- Weighted efforts
- Operations process integration
- Targeting integration
- Information operations assessment
- Brigade and below information operations
Questions and answers
What efforts make up information operations?
IO is comprised of three inter-related efforts: a commander-led staff planning and synchronization effort; a preparation and execution effort carried out by IRC units, IO units, or staff entities in concert with the IO working group; and an assessment effort carried out by all involved. (paragraph 1-24)
How do commanders prepare for information operations?
Operational and tactical commanders prepare for IO as part of their deployment preparations. (paragraph 1-1)
What must units do when establishing technical networks?
Technical networks have to be set up, engineered, tailored, and tested to meet the specific needs of each operation. (paragraph 5-28)
What does the tactical command post do during information operations execution?
The tactical CP directs IO execution and adjusts missions as required. (paragraph 6-11)
What is an essential task in information operations planning?
An essential task is a specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish the mission. (paragraph 4-42)