Psychological warfare is incorporated in almost every aspect of military combat. Marching in formation is an excellent example of this. In modern times, there is really no plausible use for marching in formation other than it makes your army look disciplined and, therefore, a stronger foe. Another example is the weapons used by the United States military. The Massive Ordinance Air Blast (the largest conventional weapon on the planet) was developed not for the firepower, but for the psychological effect. Enemies who know that the United States can level almost a mile of land without the use of a nuke tend to be more afraid. Also the Sensor Fused Bomb was developed as a precision carpet bomb, but, moreso, a psychological weapon. When enemies can see that the United States can develop a weapon that seeks out and destroyed every individual in a crowd, they are afraid. Also, the explosion is intimidating.
Other psychological techniques involve propoganda. The United States often flies over a territory prior to an invasion, dropping fliers detailing the might of the US Military. They show off what they can do, intimidating the enemy further.
Finally, Music is a major psychological effect. In the Vietnam War, the United States Navy's helicoptors flew over enemy troops in formation blasting "O Fortuna" out of speakers mounted on the bottom. This was intended to intimidate the opponents. In the Middle East, the United States uses Heavy Metal Music to confuse and disorient the opponents.
Finally, there are several mind-altering chemicals that the United States planned to insert into their weapons, most of which were later abandoned. Prominent amongst these is the fabled "gay bomb," which caused the enemy to, upon inhaling the chemicals, have "intense homosexual urges."
There are other mental warfare techniques. If you are referring to psychic warfare, the United States does have a small and relatively unknown experimental division that uses supposed psychics, but is largely unsuccessful.
2007-12-01 03:51:54
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answered by baddius 3
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The United States has a Psysops unit that is an integral part of the Special Ops family. Noriega found out what it was like to have his mind messed with. Also, if you remember the Gulf War, and all the Iraqis surrendering. That is Psysops at its finest. There is also Civil Affairs units belonging to the Special Ops family that messes with the mind in a more passive role.
2007-12-01 03:01:58
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answered by RUESTER 5
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"how could on conduct such warfare* on someone who cannot be seen?"
*this bit doesn't make much sense
In answer to your none military related "question":
You will find many experts behind the walls of most psycho
hospitals and I don't mean the doctors.
2007-12-01 03:36:41
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answered by conranger1 7
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How?
With the ATM that read " Out of service"?
Decode this lyrics " Let your love grow"
In shaking and waking up the dead Mummy?
Ever wonder what can the dead Mummy do ?
Who was dead and buried was long gone with time can do for the living?
Luke 9.60
What do you think?
2007-12-01 03:43:02
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answered by Anonymous
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My wife could teach the CIA a few things.
2007-12-01 03:32:40
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answered by 2nd AD/ 4th ID 5
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Just logging onto this forum is mental warfare some days.
; )
2007-12-01 03:11:43
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answered by Smoker06 6
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Mulitmedia, concepts, books, scare tactics, religions, psychology. Just to name a few.
2007-12-01 03:07:01
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answered by Anonymous
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