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handle is hein.crs/crsuomaaaam0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Distributed by Penny Hill Press BT-1017 Updated Dec. 9, 2003 Congressional Research Serice 1,o 3http:lpennyhill.com Cyberwa rfa re Clay Wilson Isse Definition Military planning is shifting toward the view that combat power can be enhanced through increased use of computers, communications networks, and digital information, Several policy issues raised by cyberwarfare, or information warfare activities include (1) does reliance on computer technology and the civilian communications critical infrastructure create unacceptable vulnerabilities for the U.S. military; (2) should the U.S. engage in covert psychological operations affecting audiences within friendly nations; (3) does the use of cyber weapons by the military invite similar retaliation by others; and, (4) should the US. pursue international agreements to harmonize cyber crime legislation to help quickly identify and pursue cyber attackers? As tools for cyberwarfare become available, appropriate and more effective, a key issue for Congress is whether the disabling effects of cyber weapons can be properly controlled to avoid damaging non-military critical computer systems or other systems belonging to friendly nations that may be near military targets. Current Situation The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) uses the term Information Operations to describe military information warfare activities. Information Operations encompasses five capabilities: Psychological Operations, Military Deception, Operational Security, Computer Network Operations, and Electronic Warfare. The Joint Information Operations Center (JIOC) within the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) manages information warfare activities. Computer Network Operations include offensive and defensive aspects of information warfare; however, most of the military's resources and efforts devoted to information warfare are focused on defensive measures. National Security Presidential Directive 16, signed in July 2002, provides guidance for determining when and how the United States would launch computer network attacks against foreign adversary computer systems. It is intended to clarify circumstances under which an attack by DOD would be justified and would identify who has authority to launch a computer attack. Polky Analysis A large percentage of U.S. military administrative information is currently routed through the civilian Internet. Some observers believe that the

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