MCWP 8-10 — Information In Marine Corps Operations

MCWP 8-10 governs how Marine Corps forces conduct information and assess activities that generate information advantages.

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  • Publication number: MCWP 8-10
  • Title: INFORMATION IN MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS
  • Date: 29 Feb 2024
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers information fundamentals, specialized information activities, information planning, and command and control. It states that assessors should connect logic-model elements to specific measures and indicators.

Topics covered

  • Informational power
  • Information environment
  • Influence capabilities and activities
  • Electromagnetic spectrum operations
  • Cyberspace operations
  • Information planning
  • Information direction and control
  • Information assessment

Questions and answers

How should assessors measure logic-model elements?

Assessors should tie each element of their logic model, particularly the outcomes and objectives, to several specific measures. (paragraph 1-2)

How many measures or indicators should be sought for important elements?

The more important to the overall process the element is, the more measures or indicators should be sought. (paragraph 1-2)

How can behavioral intent be measured?

Behavioral intent can be measured by asking the target about their plans in a survey or interview; however, in many kinds of operations initiating that kind of engagement with the target audience may not be possible. (paragraph 1-2)

What should Marines conducting assessments record?

Marines conducting assessments should keep a record of validated and potential measures and indicators related to their programs and capabilities. (paragraph 1-2)

What are links in a system?

The links are the conduits through which communications and actions flow and are directly targetable to weaken or strengthen a system. (paragraph 6)

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