British Army Creates Psy-Op Unit of Facebook Warriors

The 77th, which will be stationed in Hermitage — about 60 miles west of London — admits that it will employ the tactics of spreading both disinformation and truths across multiple social media platforms, according to reports.

This will not be the first time that a nation has openly engaged in psychological operations via social media. Both the United States and Israel have utilized the internet for years — covertly and publicly — to counteract reports that are unfavorable to their agendas. The IDF has a presence on 30 social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook. Israeli Defense Forces also apply the use of six languages to assist in spreading their political hyperbole globally. Fort Bragg in North Carolina also houses a segment of U.S. Psy-Op forces who partake in similar activities.