Round shaped, brass colored coin, 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • Psychological Operations Task Force - Iraq
Location
Coin Location: 8G6
Deployment: Iraq
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

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Location: 8G6

Coin: Unit - Deployment

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Round shaped, brass colored coin, 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

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Psychological operations are planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals.

The purpose of United States psychological operations (PSYOP) is to induce or reinforce behavior favorable to US objectives. They are an important part of the range of diplomatic, informational, military, and economic activities available to the US. They can be utilized during both peacetime and conflict.