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  5-30. The OPFOR can successfully conduct invasive computer warfare activities
  from the safety of its own territory, given the distributed ability to reach targeted
  computers anywhere in the world (as long as they are connected to the Internet).
  The OPFOR can continuously exploit the highly integrated information
  systems of an adversary.
  DECEPTION
  5-31. OPFOR deception activities include measures designed to mislead ad-
  versaries by manipulation, distortion, or falsification of information. The aim
  of deception is to influence opponents’ situational understanding and lead
  them to act in a manner that favors the OPFOR or is prejudicial to their own
  interests. Deception measures are a part of every military operation, and are
  also used to achieve political and economic goals. The international media
  may be a target for deceptive information at the operational level, being fed
  false stories and video that portray tactical-level actions with the goal of in-
  fluencing operational or even strategic decisions.
  5-32. The OPFOR applies all forms of deception in support of IW. These
  range from physical decoys and electronic devices to operational activities.
  The OPFOR can even use its own information systems to pass misleading
  or false information in support of deception activities. Such information
  may cause the adversary to analyze incorrectly OPFOR capabilities and
  intentions.
  5-33. Because of the number and sophistication of sensors available to an ex-
  traregional adversary, the OPFOR recognizes that a multispectral effort is
  required to deceive him. This includes providing false or misleading thermal,
  visual, and electronic signatures.
  5-34. Successful deception activities depend on the identification and ex-
  ploitation of enemy information systems and networks, as well as other
  “conduits” for introducing deceptive information. Knowing how the conduits
  receive, process, analyze, and distribute information are priority intelligence
  requirements for the OPFOR.
  PHYSICAL DESTRUCTION
  5-35. Physical destruction, as an element of IW, involves measures to destroy
  critical components of the enemy’s information infrastructure. The OPFOR
  integrates all types of conventional and precision weapon systems to conduct
  the destructive fires, to include fixed- and rotary-wing aviation, cannon
  artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and surface-to-surface missiles. It can
  also utilize other means of destruction, such explosives delivered by special-
  purpose forces (SPF), insurgents, terrorists, or even co-opted civilians.
  5-36. The OPFOR may integrate all forms of destructive fires, especially ar-
  tillery and aviation, with other IW activities. Physical destruction activities
  are integrated with jamming to maximize their effects. Specific missions are
  carefully timed and coordinated with the IW plan and the actions of the sup-
  ported units.