THE ARMY PSYOP ROLE Within DOD, the Army--because of its established psychological operations training base, assigned missions, and land-based operations--has the primary military role in PSYOP. As the service with the principal assets, the Army has the major role in assisting commanders of joint task forces and unified, specified, and combined commands to achieve PSYOP objectives. The Army develops PSYOP resources to operate in general, limited, and cold war In the field PSYOP elements are responsible for: Planning and conducting PSYOP in support of military operations. Developing in all Army personnel an appreciation of the role and value of PSYOP and an understanding of the psychological implications of military operations. Planning and conducting PSYOP to support US national objectives abroad. Interallied PSYOP policy is determined at the highest levels of government and command. At combined levels, PSYOP may be guided by standardization agreements; e g , NATO. Where operational control of designated US Army PSYOP forces is transferred to allied commanders, directives governing the use of US PSYOP forces and equipment will be provided to the appropriate commanders. Psychological operations are conducted by military forces under the operational control of the theater or unified command The Army PSYOP element is commanded by the theater Army commander PSYOP support may be initiated by PSYOP units in either CONUS or at an in-theater site, normally outside of the combat zone. Operations may be conducted concurrently from both areas. When initiated in CONUS, the theater commander provides input for the development of appropriate programs. #Biden