a.   Strategic  PSYOP.  Strategic  PSYOP  are directed  at  large  segments  of  the  target  na­tion’s  population  using  themes  which  exploit economic,  military  psychological,  and  political vulnerabilities.  They  are  usually  designed  to reduce  the  effectiveness  and  internal  control apparatus  of  the  target  government,  defame the  image  of  its  leadership,  destroy  the  mili­tary’s  will  to  fight,  and  exploit  morale  conditions  which  weaken  the  unity  and  strengths  of the  target  country.