FM 3-13 (Information Operations)

FM 3-13 (Information Operations) is a military manual that outlines how armed forces use information to achieve strategic objectives. It covers ways to shape perceptions, influence opinions, and counter misinformation through tactics like propaganda, cyber activities, and psychological operations. The goal is to ensure friendly forces maintain an advantage by controlling the flow of information while disrupting or degrading adversaries' understanding. Essentially, it guides military efforts to use information as a strategic tool, shaping the environment to support mission success in complex, modern conflicts.