Orientation and Foundations
Introduction to Psychological Operations ( PSYOP) doctrine and mission scope.
History
Psychological warfare and influence operations.
Ethics and Law
Geneva Conventions and Domestic law.
Intelligence
Emotional intelligence and leadership development
Psychological Theory & Influence Techniques
Behavioral psychology and cognitive biases
Persuasion models
Operations aim to alter perceptions and motivate action, whether it be for military objectives or broader strategic goals.
Narrative construction and framing
Manipulate information to create specific viewpoints, promote desired actions, and undermine adversaries.
Group dynamics, identity, and tribalism
Deeply influence how individuals identify with various social groups, leading to strong in-group/out-group distinctions.
Influence in high-stress and crisis environments
Establish trust, reduce anxieties, and foster resilience among populations under duress.
Media and Digital Warfare
Social media manipulation and virality engineering
Platform-specific tactics (TikTok, Telegram, X, YouTube)
Counter-misinformation and bot detection
Meme warfare and visual propaganda
Cyber-psychology and digital footprint analysis
Cultural and Linguistic Immersion
Language training (target region-specific)
Cultural anthropology and sociopolitical dynamics
Roleplay simulations with native speakers
Case studies: Cultural missteps in past operations
Intelligence Integration and Targeting
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) and sentiment analysis
Audience segmentation and psychographic profiling
Integration with HUMINT, SIGINT, and cyber units
Mission planning using MDMP and targeting cycles
Interagency and Civil-Military Coordination
Joint operations with USAID, State Department, NGOs
Strategic messaging in disaster relief and civil unrest
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Public diplomacy and information support
Real-World Simulation and Red/Blue Teaming
Red/Blue Team challenges and adversarial testing
Psychological stress inoculation
Decision-making under ambiguity and pressure
Evaluation and Deployment Prep
Final mission planning and execution exercise
Feedback loop and performance metrics
A/B testing of influence strategies
Graduation and deployment readiness
