The integrated employment, during military operations, of information-related capabilities in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp the decision-making of adversaries and potential adversaries while protecting our own. Also called IO. Source: DoD JP 3-13
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The integrated employment, during military operations, of information-related capabilities in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp the decision-making of adversaries and potential adversaries while protecting our own. Also called IO. Source: DoD JP 3-13
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Information Operations (io). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-operations-io
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