Chapter 1 : Fundamentals
Functions of Military Deception
1-3.
Planners must have a thorough understanding of the functions and the scope of what deception can and cannot accomplish.
A deception plan serves as a part of the overall mission.
Every deception plan must clearly indicate how it supports the commander’s objectives.
The functions of deception include, but are not limited to—
Causing delay and surprise through ambiguity, confusion, or misunderstanding.
Causing the enemy to misallocate personnel, fiscal, and materiel resources.
Causing the enemy to reveal strengths, weaknesses, dispositions, and intentions.
Causing the enemy to waste combat power and resources with inappropriate or delayed actions.
Chapter 1 : Fundamentals
Functions of Military Deception
1-3.
Planners must have a thorough understanding of the functions and the scope of what deception can and cannot accomplish.
A deception plan serves as a part of the overall mission.
Every deception plan must clearly indicate how it supports the commander’s objectives.
The functions of deception include, but are not limited to—
Causing delay and surprise through ambiguity, confusion, or misunderstanding.
Causing the enemy to misallocate personnel, fiscal, and materiel resources.
Causing the enemy to reveal strengths, weaknesses, dispositions, and intentions.
Causing the enemy to waste combat power and resources with inappropriate or delayed actions.
From: FM 3-13.4 Army Support to Military Deception