War on Terror United States propaganda comics

1 war on terror

1.1 afghanistan

1.1.1 meet yassin , kaka rawoof comics
1.1.2 afghan commandos


1.2 iraq

1.2.1 iraqi freedom/nation building comic books
1.2.2 sixth brigade 2008
1.2.3 iraqi police comic book psyop


1.3 philippines

1.3.1 barbargsa — blood of honorable

war on terror

in utilizing psychological warfare , comics in war on terror, u.s. military had alter approach. changed understanding of , constitutes superhero. stars , stripes article allison batdorff in september 2007 highlights point:

getting iraqi male mind-set requires shift in focus average american...for instance, wouldn’t self-aggrandize when recruiting iraqi men join local police force. lone-hero-with-badge-and-gun appeal wouldn t work here. talk how joining iraqi security forces reflect honor on families, tribes , community.

u.s. army capt. andrew duprey comments further on necessity alter image , concept of superheroes relatable, concept of honor paramount, , instead of emphasizing individual, it’s collective counts.

afghanistan

sixteen teachers pursue new classroom materials introduce colleagues atschools across kandahar city


meet yassin , kaka rawoof comics

meet yassin , kaka rawoof information programs coalition forces in afghanistan. comic discussed in coalition bulletin of january 2008. camp nathan smith held training workshop, in kandahar city, afghani educators on new educational texts , tools students , fellow teachers. educational materials included 6 comic books designed teach children rights , duties citizens of afghanistan. comic book series donated usaid , began dissemination on december 10, 2007 through january 20, 2008. during period of distribution, parallel radio , tv programs of same characters aired on tuesday , thursday evenings @ 7:00 pm. participating teacher commented on value of educational comics, stating, these comic books valuable young generation of afghanistan , them out know how seek cultural rights. education program targeted grades 1, 2, 3 , done in kandahar city.

afghan commandos

comic book given afghan soldiers 3rd commando kandak

the afghan commandos comic book conveys exemplary scenario afghan commandos apprehend taliban , protect civilians explosive. comic takes story of child hurt terrorist bomb , commandos arrive @ village assess happened , inquire people responsible. through conversation, important lessons conveyed, anonymity of identity of informants, fear of retaliation. commandos act upon information gathered , capture taliban members while villagers rejoice.

the afghan commandos, such 3rd commando kandak, traveled local schools engage children , provide community on level regular duties , missions. distributed comics school children. comics contain short stories life , purpose of afghan commandos , efforts protect citizens taliban.

iraq
iraqi freedom/nation building comic books

iraqi freedom/nation building comic books program originated united states central command. aspiration of comics create respect , harmony between iraqi forces (police , military) , iraqi civilians, children.

sixth brigade 2008

cover page of 6th brigade comic

sixth brigade comic book series has been put forth u.s. government in 2008. comic s purpose improve relationship between u.s. military , iraqi forces iraqi civilians while creating support , increased communication. secondary cause to

highlight professionalism of iraqi special operations forces (isof) , enhance public perception of iraqi security forces (isf) capable, well-trained, , professional fighting force iaw information operations objectives...

in response changing format of superhero characters, sixth brigade took collective superhero approach in connecting audience, outlined in army training guide:

the sixth brigade elite soldiers of iraqi special forces. fight insurgents , evil leaders support iraqi nationalism. superpowers based on teamwork conquests terrorism. show fighting iraq soldier defines honor , patriotism.

the lincoln group received contract produce , publish sixth brigade comics goal of 12 issues , 60,000 copies per issue.

iraqi police comic book psyop

the iraqi police comic book produced information operation 4th military information support group in 2005. comic written in arabic , targeted iraqi youth. in targeting youth, comics seek create respect , honor iraqi police. in building iraqi police through exemplifying respect , honor, comic seeks recruit iraqi youth police force. comic demonstrates mission , principles of iraqi police force, thereby making worthy service engages in noble activity. beyond recruitment, comics, provides opportunity iraqi youth learn lessons, develop role models , improve education.

philippines
barbargsa — blood of honorable

barbargsa — blood of honorable psyop comic developed philippines in response growing radical islam within sections of country. comic barbargsa conceived in 2006 military information support team joint special operations task force philippines mission , responsible inception , development of comic.

barbargsa — blood of honorable

in development of comic, creators understood target audience giving attention local tausug culture , sulu region in developing comic:

two years ago, 2 army officers decided create 1 scratch tell children of sulu islands story of happening in homeland… philippines military portrayed in positive , heroic light while villains terrorists or bandits. creators careful accurately illustrate sulu region, , use character names, clothing , mannerisms reflect culture of tausug ethnic group.

the main character ameer, student of kuntao, local martial art. ameer citizen vigilante vows protect lives of people threatened , affected terrorism after returns home working abroad , witnesses confluence of violence in hometown. actions of ameer shadow theme of comic, vs. evil, highlighted maj. edward lopacienski: in end see hero , community rising turn on terrorists. beyond placing ameer in local culture , settings, deals previous terrorist events of abu sayyaf group. of these events include sulu co-op bombing in march 2006 , basilan hostage crisis abu sayyaf group used schoolchildren body shields filipino police , military.

the comic book character ameer has become popular , local vendors have printed unauthorized shirts image. on 600,000 of 10-issue series have been distributed through island , in both english , local filipino dialect.