AOC CAPITOL CLUB: Recap from January Information Operations Classes
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The Capitol Club Chapter of the AOC hosted four Information Operations classes on January 20, 2015. The first class, an "Introduction to Information Operations," was taught by Dr. Leigh Armistead. "Fighting a War of Information like a Real War" was then taught by Dr. J. Michael Waller. "Russian Information Warfare" and "Ukrainian Information Warfare Initiatives" was taught by Joel Harding, and "Cultures and Values" was taught by Christine MacNulty. Twenty-five of 25 seats were reserved, the class started on time and the students included many senior IO personnel. The discussions were lively and energetic.Everybody, including the instructors, learned much more than expected.
To top it all off, four people joined the AOC as new members, on the spot! We hope this is an ongoing series of classes!
In addition to being a world class educational opportunity, this turned out to be an incredible networking event. Quite a few of the students were working in Information Operations positions, some very senior, some fairly junior. Quite a few of the students just had a very strong interest and when the AOC offered these classes, they jumped! The discussions were very strong and probing. Teachers prompted students, students questioned teachers, and everybody was included, nobody seemed to sit quietly.
For those of you interested in hosting such a class, feel free to contact the AOC Capitol Club so that we can accommodate special requests! In all seriousness, during the class we discussed serious deficiencies in the U.S. information spaces and system and would love to present to you and your employees, at your convenience, even in your facilities! All the classes were very unique, all the presenters were unbelievably and uniquely qualified, and you and your employees could benefit greatly from an opportunity to learn from these teachers. Even if your only interest is to get you and your employees current and up to date, we would be glad to help.
Joel Harding
http://toinformistoinfluence.com
(703) 362-8582
