Interplay of the TRIAD

(OJ2, OJ3, and OJ7) in

the Effective Execution
of Public Affairs Operations
(In the Context of a Mission Command System)
References:
 AFPM 7-00 Civil-Military Operations (2014)
 PAM 7-01 PA Public Affairs Manual (2008)
 AFPM 3-14 Information Operations
 ADP & ADRP 6-0 Mission Command (2012)
 FM 6-0 Commander and Staff Organization
and Operations (2012)
 ADP 5-0 The Operations Process
 ADRP 3-0 Unified Land Operations
Objective

 Toseek and retrace lost connections

and relive the importance of seamless
information sharing in a fast-paced
information environment.
Mission Command System
Networks Facilities
& Equipment
Social Networks Personnel
Vehicles
Signal Commander TAC CP
Nodes Civil
LandWarNet Deputies leaders
Command
CSMs
Posts
Mobile
SIPERNET GIG Command
Subordinate Group
leaders Staffs

Software
The mission command
MDMP
system is the systematic
Computers arrangement of personnel,
Battle rhythm
networks, information systems,
Cell Phones
Ops Process processes and procedures, and
Video facilities and equipment that
Conference SOPs
enable commanders to conduct
Information Processes
& Procedures operations (ADP 6-0).
Systems
 Mission Command System: Personnel

• Commanders base their mission command

system on human skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Key personnel dedicated to mission command
are:
• Seconds in command
• Command sergeants major
• Staffs (J2, J3, J6, J7,… Spokesperson)
 Mission Command System: Networks
• Networks enable commanders to communicate
information and control forces
• Commanders establish networks to connect people
• Two types of networks:
• Social – individuals and organizations interconnected by a
common interest
• Technical – allow sharing of resources and information

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 Mission Command System: Information Systems
An information system consists of equipment that collects, processes,
stores, displays, and disseminates information. This includes computers–
hardware and software–and communications, as well as policies and
procedures for their use.
ADP 6-0

• Information systems enable information sharing

• Staffs use information systems to:
• Collect data or information
• Process data or information
• Store information
• Disseminate information
 Mission Command System: Processes & Procedures

• Processes and procedures organize activities

• Processes are series of actions directed to an end state
• Procedures are standard, detailed steps that describe
how to perform specific tasks to achieve a desired end
state
• Processes and procedures can:
• Minimize confusion and misunderstanding
• Increase organizational efficiency or tempo
Mission Command System: Facilities & Equipment

• Commanders arrange facilities and

equipment to support operational needs
• Facilities range from command post
vehicles and tentage to hardened
buildings
• Equipment includes vehicles,
radio or signaling equipment,
to generators and lighting
 Mission Command Warfighting Function
Mission command warfighting
function is the related tasks and
systems that develop and integrate
How we those activities enabling a
integrate & Mission Command Warfighting commander to balance the art of
synchronize Function command and the science of control
in order to integrate the other
warfighting functions (ADRP 3-0).

Tasks Systems
Resources
What we do available

Enables
 Commander Tasks

• Commanders are the central figures

• Commanders balance time between providing purpose and direction
to the force and leading staffs
• Three primary tasks:

Drive the operations process Develop teams,

through their activities of understanding, both within their own organizations and
visualizing, describing, directing, leading, with joint, interagency, and multinational
and assessing operations partners

Inform and influence audiences,

inside and outside their organizations

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 Commander Task: Drive the Operations Process

The Operations Process

The framework for exercising mission command is the operations process—
the major mission command activities performed during operations: planning,
preparing, executing, and continuously assessing the operation.
Central idea…
Commanders, supported by their staffs, use
the operations process to drive the
conceptual and detailed planning necessary
to understand, visualize, and describe their
operational environment; make and
articulate decisions; and direct, lead, and
assess military operations.

• Commanders, assisted by staffs, integrate activities across the force

• Commanders use the operations process to synchronize forces and
warfighting functions
See ADP 5-0 for information on the
operations process.
 Commander Task: Develop Teams

• Mission command relies on teams and teamwork

• Teams can be:
• Informal groups or structured, hierarchical groups
• Formed in advance or gradually as the situation develops
• Pre-existing (such as host-nation and
civilian organizations)
• Effective commanders use teams to:
• Synchronize efforts towards a
common goal
• Foster greater understanding of the
operational environment
• Promote the exchange of ideas, creativity, and development of
collective solutions

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 Commander Task: Inform & Influence
Inform and influence activities are the integration of designated information-
related capabilities in order to synchronize themes, messages, and actions
with operations to inform and influence desired or targeted audiences, and
affect adversary and enemy decisionmaking.

• Through inform and influence activities, commanders:

• Ensure actions, themes, and messages compliment and reinforce each
other to accomplish objectives
• Assist in creating shared understanding and purpose inside and
outside the organization and with affected audiences
• Synchronize words and actions
• Commanders can inform and influence through:
• Soldier and leader engagements
• Operations briefs
• Radio programs
• Unit website posts and others

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 IO Cell/Working Group
Participants

The IO Cell/WG synchronizes and J2 J3 J6

J7 TJAG
integrates a broad range of IO
CRSAFP
actions and related activities that AFPCC
PAO
contribute to accomplishing the Chief, IO CSG

mission CEISSAFP
IO CELL/WG AFPPDC

J1 J5
Integrated Planning
Products J8 and Synchronization J4
Execution
IO Synchronization Matrix & Target Folders
NGA Rep JSOG
Themes / Messages / Talking Points
IO Guidance for plans and operations Chaplain ISAFP
IO Assessments from operations and activities
IO Inputs for Targeting Board & other
Working Groups Permanent
Non- Permanent
Foremost Role of Public Affairs Officer

• To protect the integrity of the

military as an institution
overall by ensuring that it is
recognized as the most
reliable source for official
military information among
all other competing sources.
Synergy is the Key
• For seamless information
sharing in an era of
continuing information
revolution
• By way of constant
coordination, collaboration,
consultation, networking
and linkaging
• To ensure that the whole is
more than the sum of its
parts.
Question?

COL MONICO E ABANG

Chief IO Div, OJ3, GHQ, AFP
monics91@yahoo.com