psyop
psychological operations
n. a military operation performed by a unit specializing in psychological warfare
n. military actions designed to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals, groups, and foreign governments
n. a military operation performed by a unit specializing in psychological warfare
n. military actions designed to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals, groups, and foreign governments
The purpose of psychological operations (PSYOP) is to induce or reinforce behavior favorable to a nation's objectives. PSYOP can encourage popular discontent with the opposition's leadership and by combining persuasion with a credible threat, degrade an adversary's ability to conduct or sustain military operations.
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