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  IW Element Objectives Targets
  Electronic Warfare Exploit, disrupt, deny, and degrade the en- C2 and RISTA assets and
  emy’s use of the electromagnetic spectrum. networks.
  Computer Warfare Disrupt, deny, or degrade the enemy’s C2 and RISTA assets and
  computer networks and information flow. networks (both civilian and
  military).
  Deception Mislead enemy decision makers. Key decision makers from
  political, military, economic,
  Cause confusion and delays in decision-
  and diplomatic elite.
  making process.
  Persuade adversary’s population and inter- General population and in-
  national community to support OPFOR ob- ternational media sources
  jectives. and Internet sites.
  Physical Destruction Destroy enemy’s information infrastructures C2 nodes and links, RISTA
  (both civilian and military). assets, telecommunications,
  and power sources.
  Protection and Security Protect critical assets. Enemy RISTA assets.
  Measures
  Perception Management Distort reality or manipulate information to RISTA assets, media
  support OPFOR goals. sources (international and
  domestic).
  Information Attack Objectives vary based on situational needs Information residing in net-
  and objectives of the attack. works, software, data re-
  positories, databases, and
  any other electronic source
  or conduit of communication
  or information.
  Figure 5-1. IW Elements, Planning Objectives, and Targets
  IW PLANNING AND EXECUTION
  5-64. An effective IW action demands the coordination of activities and capa-
  bilities into a single, focused plan. Any or all elements of IW may be effec-
  tively used in any given plan. Figure 5-1 provides examples of objectives and
  targets.
  5-65. OPFOR IW planning occurs at all levels of conflict and before and after
  conflict. At the strategic level, the initial focus is achieving State objectives
  and supporting the strategic campaign plan. Perception management, protec-
  tion and security measures, and computer warfare activities are critical at
  this level.