FROM INFORMATION TO THE WAR OF INFORMATION

The term information is used universally, and its meaning does not raise any doubts. However, despite the common use of the term, the information of attempts to define causes a number of difficulties. In many scientific studies, a solution is sought through the analysis of information content, information features, sources of its creation or areas of practical use.

Information is defined in connection with thought objects that reflect various forms of news, knowledge about current events. Thus, information is a factor that makes a person or device conduct more efficient and purposeful action. In the theoretical solutions, the dominant view is that information determines the level of knowledge, and therefore has a close relationship with the consciousness of people and animals and provides for the effectiveness of automatons, which man has enabled the ability to perceive information in specific formats (sound, image).

Based on the conclusions obtained from the analysis of the literature on the subject, it can be stated that in the aspect of organization and management theory, the information is a factor determining the effectiveness of action, therefore in the military aspect determines the efficiency of the decision-making process.

The above conditions constituted the main inspiration of the author, whose aim was to present information as an important factor of success on the modern battlefield.

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