Pentagon to sway media coverage of Iraq–in Iraq AND here at home

Pentagon to sway media coverage of Iraq–in Iraq AND here at home

The word that’s missing here is propaganda.

MCM

Pentagon tries to steer media coverage on Iraq
By WALTER PINCUS Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Pentagon may be sharply reducing its combat forces in Iraq, but the military plans to step up efforts to influence media coverage in that country — as well as here at home.

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Calling strategic communications "a vital component of operations in Iraq," the notice says one goal is "to effectively build U.S. decision makers' and the public's understanding of Iraq's current situation, future and strategic importance as a stabilizing presence and ally against terrorism in the Middle East."

The notice is a prime illustration of how the military is increasingly integrating information operations into the heart of its commands. The contractor team of 10 to 12 people is expected to provide work of "executive level quality, commensurate with that of a four-star military headquarters command." And, this being a military activity, the "personnel must display the highest degree of professionalism in appearance, personal behavior . . . with no more than one personal conduct incident occurring over the period of performance."

The contractor is to serve as "a media advisor/speechwriter for the USAF-I spokesman and shall provide support to the J9 STRATCOM media outreach section," including prepping military officers for news conferences.

http://markcrispinmiller.com/2010/05/pentagon-to-sway-media-coverage-of-iraq-in-iraq-and-here-at-home/

without perfuming the pig with their propaganda?


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