TC 53-03.1 — Tactical Psychological Operations Detachments And Teams Guide
TC 53-03.1 governs the organization and employment of Psychological Operations forces conducting tactical operations across military environments.
- Publication number: TC 53-03.1
- Title: TACTICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS DETACHMENTS AND TEAMS GUIDE
- Date: 02/16/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers tactical team organization, operational employment, movement, protection, communication, message delivery, and supplemental activities. It provides training guidance, planning considerations, and techniques for influence activities, security cooperation, and supported operations.
Applies to: TC 53-03.1 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard or National Guard of the United States, and he United States Army Reserve (USAR), Psychological Operations forces.
Topics covered
- Psychological Operations team organization
- Tactical operational environments
- Loudspeaker message delivery
- Aerial leaflet delivery
- Sonic deception
- Tactical questioning
- Adversary information analysis
- Targeting
Questions and answers
What are the two categories of targeting?
There are two targeting categories-deliberate targeting and dynamic targeting. (paragraph 5-64)
What does dynamic targeting prosecute?
Dynamic targeting prosecutes targets of opportunity and changes to planned targets or objectives. (paragraph 5-67)
What wind conditions can make a loudspeaker broadcast inaudible?
If surface winds are over 15 knots, a loudspeaker broadcast would likely be inaudible even if close to the target (a position that is infeasible except in only the most permissive environments). (paragraph 4-44)
What sequence does leaflet delivery follow?
Leaflet delivery follows a three-part sequence: pre-mission preparation, mission tasks, and post-mission tasks. (paragraph 4-66)
What is tactical questioning?
Tactical questioning is the field-expedient initial questioning for information of immediate tactical value of a captured or detained person at or near the point of capture and before the individual is placed in a detention facility (JP 3-31). (paragraph 5-37)