. Actions executed to deliberately mislead adversary military decision makers as to friendly military capabilities, intentions, and operations, thereby causing the adversary to take specific actions (or inactions) that will contribute to the accomplishment of the friendly forces mission. Also called MILDEC. See also deception. (This term and its definition are provided for information and are proposed for inclusion in the next edition of JP 1-02 by JP 3-58) (Jt Pub 3-13)
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. Actions executed to deliberately mislead adversary military decision makers as to friendly military capabilities, intentions, and operations, thereby causing the adversary to take specific actions (or inactions) that will contribute to the accomplishment of the friendly forces mission. Also called MILDEC. See also deception. (This term and its definition are provided for information and are proposed for inclusion in the next edition of JP 1-02 by JP 3-58) (Jt Pub 3-13)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Military Deception. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/military-deception
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